Commentaries

Lessons to be learned from Steve Jobs

August 29, 2011

Everyone seems to have lots of opinions about Steve Jobs. I never met him or worked for him. I’ve seen videos of him, notably his commencement address at Stanford. Also,  I know people who knew him and worked for him.…

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Do we now live in a CliffsNotes world?

August 28, 2011

There is a mental state far more important than “getting it”….it’s getting what you don’t get. Over the years, it has been my great pleasure as well as privilege to associate with dozens of men and women who possess superior…

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For those who’ve complained that Steve Jobs was an autocrat….

August 27, 2011

            “Visionaries usually are. Because some visionaries cannot explain to the rest of us what they see, they have to depend on command.” –Peter F. Drucker, 1983

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Joe’s Journal: On Turning Failure to Success

August 27, 2011

Here is the latest post by Joseph A. Maciariello featured in the Joe’s Journal series at the Drucker Exchange (Dx) sponsored by the Drucker Institute. The Drucker Exchange (the Dx) is a platform for bettering society through effective management and…

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Steve Jobs and Apple: A Rare Life in Rare Photos

August 25, 2011

On his last day as CEO, Steve Jobs announced that “Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it.” That may be, but with the passing of the torch to former COO Tim Cook, it’s safe to say that…

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3 Ways to Spot a Liar

August 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. In today’s business world, there is no shortage of lies. People tell them…

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Managing Yourself: How to Cultivate Engaged Employees

August 25, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Charalambos A. Vlachoutsicos that appears in the September (2011) issue of Harvard Business Review. To read the cmplete article, please click here. *     *     * Successful managers depend on the capabilities…

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How to Prevent Self-Inflicted Organizational Disasters

August 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an outstanding article written by Eric Kronenberg and featured by strategy+business magazine, published by Booz & Company. To read the complete article, check out a wealth of resources, and obtain subscription information, please click here.…

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How Transformational Leaders Manage a Really, Really Bad Day

August 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Henna Inam (a CEO Coach) for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. “Visit us daily to discover issues that matter, share experiences,…

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How to Identify and Stop Workplace Bullying

August 24, 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. There is a difference between leaders who aggressively push for results and bullies…

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