Commentaries

Open data: Unlocking innovation and performance with liquid information

October 31, 2013

Here is an excerpt from the executive summary of a report co-authored by James Manyika, Michael Chui, Diana Farrell, Steve Van Kuiken, Peter Groves, and Elizabeth Almasi Doshi for the McKinsey Global Institute. To check out the report and other…

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Why do writers write?

October 30, 2013

As you would expect, the answer depends on which writer is asked. Ernest Hemingway once responded, “to get it out.” However, you may be interested in what is provided in Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why…

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Madeleine Albright: “Women Are On The Right Path.”

October 30, 2013

Madeleine Albright, fformer U.S. Secretary of State, delivered a rousing speech at the United Nations that praised the gains of women around the globe. The Beast reprinted the text of the speech on the occasion of her reception of the…

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Darnell Lattal on “How to Create a Culture of Succession Readiness”

October 29, 2013

Is your organization ready to bridge the knowledge gaps retiring baby boomers will leave behind? Here is an excerpt from an article written by Darnell Lattal for Talent Management magazine. To read the complete article, check out all the resources,…

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Susan Lucas on “The top reason people leave their jobs”

October 29, 2013

Here is an article written by Suzanne Lucas for CBS MoneyWatch, the CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the website’s newsletters, please click here.…

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A Better Way to Assess Employee Personalities

October 28, 2013

Here is an article by David Gee for Human Capitalist, a new blog covering the (busy) intersection of people and technology in the 21st-century workplace. Founded originally by Jason Corsello and sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand, Human Capitalist features the insights…

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Maria Popova shares perspectives on the perils of the “OK Plateau”

October 27, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Maria Popova for her website, Brain Pickings. As she explains, “The core ethos behind Brain Pickings is that creativity is a combinatorial force: It’s our ability to tap into the…

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Tim Ferriss on “Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes”

October 26, 2013

Here is an excerpt from a blog post by Tim Ferriss who explains that increasing reading speed is a process of controlling fine motor movement—period. To read the complete article, please click here. Photo: Dustin Diaz * * * How…

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Pat Lencioni’s Latest Point of View: The Lost Art of Simplicity

October 26, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from Pat Lencioni‘s latest Point of View. To read the complete article and check out other resources, please click here. * * * This is going to be a difficult POV to write, because making…

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The 6 Types of Thinkers to Seek for Your Team

October 25, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Katya Andresen for LinkedIn. To read the complete article and check out others, please click here. Photo via the Human Capitalist, a blog on human resources. * * * For me,…

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