Commentaries

Josh Linkner on “Why saying NO is so easy”

January 22, 2013

Here is Josh Linkner‘s latest blog post in which he again shares his insights concerning a familiar subject that is infrequently discussed: self-appointed “idea police” who defend the status quo. To check out his website, please click here. To read…

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The 6 Most Frequently Quoted Brain Facts (That Are Total BS)

January 22, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by J.N. Chaney for Cracked.com, the most visited humor website in the world, with over 300 million monthly page views. The award-winning site was founded in 2007 by Jack O’Brien and…

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Why do only long-term, high-impact books become business “classics”

January 21, 2013

  We seem to live in an age of instant gratification during which the average attention span resembles a strobe light blink and most people are only interested in (often obsessed with) the latest, “the best,” what’s new, the biggest, the…

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Daniel Goleman on what makes a great leader

January 21, 2013

The most valuable business insights never become out-of-date. They retain their relevance from one generation to the next. For example, consider this brief excerpt from an article written by Daniel Goleman for Harvard Business Review (June 1996) in which he explains what distinguishes great leaders from…

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Stan Goldberg on “The 10 Rules of Change”

January 19, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Stan Goldberg for Psychology Today magazine. He acknowledges that change isn’t easy, but is convinced that it is almost always possible. He suggests ten rules that, if followed diligently, can…

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Don’t Sacrifice Long-Term Growth Just to Hit Your Forecast

January 18, 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. * * * When you realize the forecasts you set for the quarter…

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Five Keys to Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence

January 17, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Preston Ni for Psychology Today magazine. He notes that at least 90% of peak performers possess high emotional intelligence (EQ or EI). To read the complete article, check out other…

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If Peter Thiel and Garry Kasparov Are Right About the Innovation Crisis, Then We’re In Trouble

January 17, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Kenneth Rogoff and featured in an issue of BusinessInsider. To read the complete article, please click here. * * * CAMBRIDGE – As one year of sluggish growth spills into…

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Three Secrets to Make a Message Go Viral

January 17, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Dan and Chip Heath, featured in an issue of Fast Company a few years ago. As you’ll see, it has timeless relevance. To read the complete article, please click here. *…

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Quotations of Timeless Relevance

January 16, 2013

o “Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you will realize that they were the big things.” – Source Unknown o “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” – Douglas Adams o…

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