Commentaries

The 12 cognitive biases that prevent us from being rational

December 12, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by George Dvorsky for io9, “a daily publication that covers science, science fiction, and the future. Time to get ready for tomorrow.” To read the complete article, check out other resources, and…

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing With a Slacking Co-Worker

December 12, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Kerry Patterson for Talent Management magazine. In it, he acknowledges that most workers are familiar with working with a colleague who may not always hold up his or her end. Dealing…

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Life Lessons for My Younger Self

December 11, 2013

Here’s a brief excerpt from an article by Naomi Simpson for LinkedIn. To read the complete article and check out others, please click here. * * * I remember my parents trying to impart wisdom upon my younger self –…

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Doug Conant: Why These Are My Favorite Leadership Books

December 11, 2013

Thinking about giving books as holiday gifts? Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Doug Conant for LinkedIn during which he discusses seven of his favorite books about leadership. To read the complete article and check out others,…

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Andrew Sobel on “How to create a great client experience”

December 11, 2013

For the guests of his hotels, César Ritz focused on consistently providing superior service that he characterized as “invisible.” According to Andrew Sobel, there are five dimensions to a great client experience. Here is a brief excerpt from his monthly…

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Naked Launch

December 10, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an outstanding article written by Nathan Heller for The New Yorker. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. *     *     * One Tuesday in January, 2007,…

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How to Grow a Great Company: 4 Tips on Hiring

December 10, 2013

Special thanks to Red Caffeine Marketing for the design of this infographic. * * * I have posted information previously about a very important organization, the Inc. Small Giants Community and its Center for Values Driven Leadership. “How to Develop…

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When Ads Look Like Content: FTC Examines Issues Around “Sponsored Content”

December 9, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article by William Launder for The Wall Street Journal in which he examines a recent and rapidly developing opportunity to combine knowledge leadership with digital marketing. To read the complete article, check out others,…

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Mobilizing your C-suite for big-data analytics

December 9, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Brad Brown, David Court, and Paul Willmott for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. In it, they explain how leadership-capacity constraints are undermining many companies’ efforts. New management…

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The Brain’s Crowdsourcing Software

December 7, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Alison Gopnik for the Wall Street Journal. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Image credit: Magoz * * * Over the…

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