Commentaries

The Unique Challenges of Exponential Leadership

January 10, 2015

The term “exponential” refers to a sequence or process by which desirable results are achieved. As Salim Ismail explains in his eponymous book, written with Michael S. Malone and Yuri van Geest, an exponential organization (ExO) “is one whose impact…

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Seattle Seahawks and the contemporary workplace

January 9, 2015

In an article written for the Wall Street Journal (Thursday, January 8, 2015), Kevin Clark suggests that total candor is the Seattle Seahawks’ competitive edge. Here is a brief excerpt. To read the complete article, check out others, obtain subscription…

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John Hagel on “The Big Shift in Strategy, Part 1”

January 8, 2015

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by John Hagel, featured by LinkedIn Pulse. To read the complete article, check out others, and sign up to receive email alerts, please click here. * * * In an exponential world,…

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How to Set Boundaries to Protect Your Time

January 8, 2015

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. * * * We’re all too busy. And we can’t stand people who…

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Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg Explain How Google Works

January 7, 2015

The Computer History Muesum (CHM) sponsors the “Revolutionaries Speaker Series,” videotaped conversations that involve thought leaders such as Paul Allen, Walter Isaacson, Jane McGonical, Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, and Mark Zuckerberg. Google Executive Chairman and ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former…

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Internet of Things—Unlocking the Business Value of Connected Devices

January 7, 2015

In a report they co-authored for Deloitte’s Center for the Edge, co-founders John Hagel III and John Seely Brown share their insights concerning of the most promising and yet least understood shifts in disruptive technology: the “Internet of Things.” To…

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Don’t Overlook the Value of Smart Follow-Up Questions

January 6, 2015

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. * * * Whether you’re deciding who to hire, who to trust, or…

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5 Secret Powers of Eye Contact

January 6, 2015

Here is a brief article featured in Psychology Today magazine during which Ronald E. Riggi, M.D., examines surprising reasons why “the eyes always have it” during most (if not all) face-to-face interactions with others. Photo credit: g-stockstudio/Shutterstock * * *…

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What every executive needs to know about design

January 6, 2015

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Prashant Agarwal, Mahin Samadani, and Hugo Sarrazin for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They explain how and why meeting ever-increasing consumer expectations requires senior executives to place…

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Why Learning Is the Most Celebrated and Yet Most Neglected Activity in the Workplace

January 5, 2015

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Gianpiero Petriglieri 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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