Commentaries

The funniest brief video I have seen in decades….

July 24, 2011

Without introduction other than to say that this is the funniest brief video I have seen in decades…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw  

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“All Together Now” with Peter Drucker

July 24, 2011

Here is another thought-provoking article featured by the the Drucker Exchange (the Dx), a website 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 tank based…

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Time to Hire? Six Signs to Help You Decide

July 24, 2011

Here is an article written by Robert Hosking for Talent Management magazine. To check out all the resources and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec, please click here. *    …

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How to Build a Great Team

July 23, 2011

In Leading Teams: Setting the Stage for Great Performances, published by what was then Harvard Business Press (2002), J. Richard Hackman sets out five basic conditions that leaders of companies and other organizations must fulfill in order to create and…

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Schmooze Like a Pro: 5 Expert Tips on Networking

July 23, 2011

Here is an article written by Camille Reyes (New York City) 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, and plan…

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How Much Feedback Is Too Much? Finding The Sweet Spot

July 23, 2011

Here is a recent post by Heidi Grant Halvorson at her website, The Science of Success. To read the complete article, sign up for a free newsletter, and check out the wealth of other resources, please click here. *     *    …

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Good Leaders Acknowledge What Can’t Be Done

July 22, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jeffrey Pfeffer 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, please…

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Build Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

July 22, 2011

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

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Can You Train Yourself to Be the Next Steve Jobs?

July 22, 2011

Here is an article written by Donna Fenn for BNET, The CBS Interactive Business Network. Ignore the dumb title. Only Steve Jobs can train himself to be the next Steve Jobs. He remains a work-in-progress, exploring and embracing (sometimes celebrating)…

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Be a Realistic Optimist

July 22, 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. If you believe you will succeed, you will. Right? Not quite. Research…

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