Commentaries

The power of asking & answering the right questions

December 15, 2010

Among the most important and yet often neglected core competencies are (1) asking the right questions, (b) obtaining the right answers to them, and then (3) taking appropriate action. Peter Drucker asserts that decision-makers should focus only what is most important…

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How to Deal With a Passive-Aggressive Peer

December 15, 2010

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out other articles and resources, and/or sign up for a free subscription…

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7 toxic co-workers you have to avoid

December 15, 2010

Here is an article written by Steve Tobak 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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The Best Motivational Videos of 2010

December 14, 2010

Here is an article written by Geoffrey James 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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Three Ways to Make Your Team Smarter

December 13, 2010

Here is an article written by Margaret Heffernan 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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Six Social Media Trends for 2011

December 13, 2010

Here is an excerpt from an article written by David Armano for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out other articles and resources, and/or sign up for a free subscription to Harvard Business Review’s Daily…

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10 Ways to Motivate Your Team and Be a Better Manager

December 12, 2010

Here is an article written by Steve Tobak 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. Up…

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Readings for leadership development

December 11, 2010

  Each month, I receive dozens of inquiries from those who request recommended readings for leadership development. I now offer these: The Right Values The Executive’s Compass by James O’Toole The Highest Goal by Michael Ray The Heart Aroused by…

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Jason Fried on why the office is the worst place to work

December 10, 2010

Here is a special article prepared by Jason Fried for CNN. To watch a video of Jason Fried as he discusses why the office is the worst place to work, please click here. *     *     * Editor’s note: TED is…

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Eric Berlow on “the other side of complexity”

December 10, 2010

During a program presented on July 2010 in Oxford, England, Eric Berlow shared his thoughts and feelings about how to reach what Oliver Wendell Holmes once characterized as “the other other side of complexity.” To watch a video of his…

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