Commentaries

The Secret Weapon of Great Leaders

June 4, 2011

Every so often, I watch a video of exceptional interest and value. That certainky describes what Melba J. Duncan shares in a video I urge you to check out. Please click here. She is CEO of  the Duncan Group, founder…

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In Pursuit of a Better Boss

June 4, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback 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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The Top Five Habits of Effective Network Builders

June 4, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article featured online by MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and sign up for free email alerts, please click here. “Open-source projects and grassroots collective action are…

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48 U.S. Companies Named “Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles”

June 3, 2011

Here is the first portion of an article featured by Talent Management magazine. To see the list of 48 companies, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to the Talent Management and Chief Learning Officer…

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Beyond Mass Customization

June 3, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by B. Joseph Pine II 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 HBR email alerts,…

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Give Compassionate Criticism

June 2, 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. Even skilled managers loathe giving critical feedback. Keep in mind that telling someone…

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A must read article: “The Economic Rebound: It Isn’t What You Think”

June 1, 2011

Here is an excerpt from a lengthy “must read” article written by Adam Davidson with additional research by Cameron Bird and Jess Jiang. It is featured in the June (2011) issue of WIRED magazine (Pages 121-143 and 160). It is…

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The world’s ten best cities in which to work and live The world’s ten best cities in which to work and live

June 1, 2011

Here is the introduction to an article written by Kimberly Weisul 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…

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3 Things to Avoid when Scheduling Meetings

June 1, 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. Scheduling meetings is hard. Finding a time that works for 15 people in…

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How highest-performing labs use the best talent-management practices

May 31, 2011

Here is an excerpt from another outstanding article now available at the website of The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. It was co-authored by Wouter Aghina, Marc de Jong, and Daniel Simon. They include three exhibits: Exhibit 1:…

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