Commentaries

Richard Rumelt on three biases that can corrupt any strategy

April 25, 2022

In his latest book, The Crux, Richard P. Rumelt explains how leaders can become strategists, for better or worse. In Chapter 18 (Pages 294-296), he  examines three biases that can corrupt any strategy. Optimism bias “means that people tend to…

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The power of storytelling: What nonprofits can teach the private sector about social media

April 24, 2022

Here is an excerpt from another “classic” article written by  Jennifer Aaker and Andy Smith for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up…

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5 Strategies to Become a More Creative Thinker

April 22, 2022

Here is an excellent article by Rod Judkins for TIME magazine. * * * As a creative consultant I used to be only called into advertising and design agencies to deliver my workshops. But now I am also called into banks,…

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Ethics and AI: 3 Conversations Companies Need to Have

April 22, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Reid Blackman, and Beena Ammanath for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR…

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Persuading Your Team to Embrace Change

April 21, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Bill Taylor for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please…

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Excellent advice on training dogs of all ages

April 19, 2022

Here is a direct link to a source of information about training dogs of all ages. If you or someone you know needs assistance, I highly recommend it. * * * Dear Reader: A number of readers — as well…

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Strategic Thinking: Key Points

April 18, 2022

Here is some essential information provided by the MasterClass staff. To check out other valuable resources, please click here. * * * What Is Strategic Thinking? Strategic thinkers excel at problem-solving, decision-making, and developing realistic action plans to achieve specific…

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Ask an Expert: How Do I Deal with Being Average?

April 13, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ravi Venkatesan for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please…

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Bob Uecker: “Mr. Baseball”

April 11, 2022

A multi-talented personality, Bob Uecker enjoys a special place in the world of baseball. Starting off his career as a baseball player, he later served as a baseball commentator, television host, wrestling ringside announcer, comedian, and a television and film…

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What sets the world’s best CEOs apart

April 7, 2022

Here is an excerpt from the transcript of a podcast sponsored by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * * * Are…

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