Commentaries

Adrian Gostick and Chester Felton on how to establish clear accountability

August 17, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Adrian Gostick and Chester Felton in which they share their thought s about one of management’s greatest challenges: Instilling a sense of personal accountability within those who comprise a workforce.…

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Malcolm Gladwell on “Annals of Innovation: Social Media & Social Change”

August 16, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from one of Malcolm Gladwell‘s essays for The New Yorker. In it, he explains why social media cannot provide what social change has always required. To read all of the essay and check out other…

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Jac Fitz-enz on “Tell Your Story”

August 15, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jac Fitz-enz for Talent Management magazine in which he explains how and why every successful organization is based on a blend of vision, brand and culture. These are essential ingredients when…

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Millennial Women Aren’t Opting Out; They’re Doubling Down

August 15, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Sarah Green and Walter Frick for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for…

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Frank Kalman on “Breaking the Chain: The Benefits of Flat Leadership”

August 14, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Frank Kalman for Talent Management magazine during which he explains why implementing horizontal leadership doesn’t necessarily mean breaking with hierarchy, but it does require a shift in leaders’ mindsets.. To read…

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Why Angela Ahrendts Believes That Energy Can Transform Companies and Communities

August 14, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Angela Ahrendts for LinkedIn. To read the complete article and watch her TED presentation, please click here. * * * My greatest challenge and I’m sure it’s the same for…

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Six Traps That Destroy Collaboration

August 13, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Joel Garfinkle for Talent Management magazine. To read the complete article, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and/or Chief Learning Officer magazines…

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Can Marissa Mayer Save Yahoo?

August 13, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Brad Stone for Bloomberg Businessweek. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Photo illustration by 731; Photos: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo(1); Getty Images(3)…

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Where to think: Inside or Outside the Box?

August 12, 2013

Opinions are divided — sometimes sharply divided — about where the best thinking occurs, “inside the box” or “outside the box.” Whenever I’m asked, my answer is “Yes.” There is much to be said about either location but [begin italics]…

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How to Influence Others by Listening to Them

August 12, 2013

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. * * * People don’t like being pushed, or even nudged, to do…

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