Commentaries

10 Forces Shaping the Workplace of the Future

October 27, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Daniel W. Rasmus for Talent Management magazine. To check out all the resources and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and/or Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec,…

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When It Isn’t Just Business

October 27, 2011

Here is a recent article from the Drucker Exchange (the Dx), an online resource that hosts an ongoing conversation about bettering society through effective management and responsible leadership. It is produced by the Drucker Institute, a think tank and action…

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Conquer Your Challenges: 12 Great Ways to Do Things Differently

October 26, 2011

Here is an article written by Jeff Haden for BNET, The CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the BNET newsletters, please click here. *    …

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10 Funniest Commercials of All Time

October 26, 2011

Sure, humor is subjective—but some advertising over the years has been undeniably hilarious. Featured in an article by Tim Nudd in the June 20, 2011, issue of AdWeek magazine, here are its editors’ picks for the 10 funniest mainstream commercials…

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Stop Procrastinating…Now

October 25, 2011

We all know what a problem procrastination can be on our productivity. According to Dr. Edward M. (“Ned”) Hallowell, “we procrastinate because we all have too much to do, and we want to dodge things we don’t like.” A Harvard Business…

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Ask for a Favor

October 25, 2011

  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. Entrepreneurs or executives often hesitate to ask for help because they worry…

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Scott Weiss on Following the Leader

October 24, 2011

Only recently did I become aware of Scott Weiss and what has been his especialy interesting career thus far. You can click here to read an article about him. And here is an excerpt from a recent blog at his website.…

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Four Ways to Leverage Weak Connections

October 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an excellent article eritten by Stuart E. Jackson and featured online by Bloomberg Businessweek. To read the complete article, check out other resources, sign up for free email alerts, and obtain subscription information, please click here. *    …

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How to Prepare for a Black Swan

October 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from another outstanding article written by Matthew Le Merle, featured in strategy+business magazine, polished by Booz & Company. Disrupter analysis can help assess the risks of future catastrophic events. To read the complete article, please click…

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Four Ways Women Stunt Their Careers Unintentionally

October 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to…

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