Commentaries

Givers take all: The hidden dimension of corporate culture

April 19, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Adam Grant for The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. In it, Grant explains how and why, by encouraging employees to both seek and provide help, rewarding givers, and…

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How to Strike the Right Tone in Your Writing

April 19, 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. * * * Getting tone right takes work — but it’s critical to…

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Robin Williams on Jonathan Winters: “A Madman, but Angelic”

April 18, 2013

Jonathan Winters always was and forever will be my favorite humorist. Here is a brief excerpt from Robin Williams‘ tribute to him, featured in The New York Times. To read the complete article, please click here. * * * My…

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Why Big Companies Can’t Innovate

April 18, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Maxwell Wessel 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 a subscription to HBR…

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Evolution of the networked enterprise: McKinsey Global Survey results

April 17, 2013

Here is an excerpt from another McKinsey Global Study during which executives indicate that the adoption of social-media tools at their companies is high—and that this usage could spur additional benefits. To read the complete report, check out other resources,…

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To Innovate, Find What’s Hiding in Plain Sight

April 17, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Vijay Govindarajan and Srikanth Srinivas 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 a…

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Employee Engagement: Key Insights

April 16, 2013

In recent years, we have observed a tsunami of books, articles, and events that focus on employee engagement. Much of the content they provide and discuss is based on research by highly reputable firms. In Flat Army: Creating a Connected…

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John Boudreau on “The Physics of Talent”

April 16, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by John Boudreau for Talent Management magazine. In it, he asks, “Have you given your people the right opportunity to perform?” To read the complete article, check out all the resources, and…

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Why Ron Johnson Was Ousted As JCPenney CEO

April 16, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Robert Passikoff and featured by the CustomerThink website. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * * * In 2000…

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The Creative Mindset: Classic Insights

April 15, 2013

These are among my personal favorites. Please share yours. o “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas (left) o “What moves men of genius, or rather what inspires their work, is not new…

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