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Over several decades, I have helped dozens (hundreds?) of companies to set up a business book club. Here are the essentials: 1. Someone to focus on logistics. 2. Someone to lead the discussion. 3. Somewhere to meet, preferably around a…
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With all due respect to Yogi Berra, Samuel Goldwyn (1879-1974) is notorious for his misuses of the language. He was a Jewish Polish American film producer. He was most well known for being the founding contributor and executive of several…
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Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * Does this sound familiar? You know you have a bad…
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On the centennial of the birth of Andrew Wyeth, a fellow artist and lifelong friend offers this one-of-a-kind remembrance. Here is a brief excerpt from an excellent article by Peter Ralston that was featured in Yankee Magazine. When I enrolled…
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Years ago, Joe Thiesman (then QB of the Washington Redskins) was angered when someone referred to “dumb jocks.” His earnest response: “We can’t all be Fred Einstein.” True. But the sports world can also generate some thoughtful observations. Here are…
Read MoreHere is a brief excerpt from an article written by Steven Aronowitz, Aaron De Smet, and Deirdre McGinty for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They examine how and why companies will better integrate their people, processes, and…
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Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Peter Dahlström, Liz Ericson, Somesh Khanna, and Jürgen Meffert for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more…
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After President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin met for several days with President Jimmy Carter, the “Camp David Accords” were announced. Sadat and Begin were asked how their countries were able to reach the agreements after…
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How to Be an Inspiring Leader
Here is an excerpt from an article written by Eric Garton for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…
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