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I am reminded almost every day of the Dawkins observation as I observe the courage of first responders throughout the world who struggle to help those stricken by the coronavirus. Many of these heroines and heroes also become victims and…
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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica have written a series of mini-biographies. Here is an excerpt from the Editors’ profile of Ernest Shackleton. To learn more about him and others, please click here. * * * Ernest Shackleton, in full Sir…
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I now share a recent head’s up from Jim Collins in the form of a brief YouTube video during which he explains one of his most important concepts: The Stockdale Paradox. Here is a direct link. To check out a…
Read MoreHere is a brief excerpt from Guy Winch‘s thoughtful commentary featured by IDEAS.TED.COM. ***** We’ve all felt lonely from time to time. But sometimes, things can get out of hand. Psychologist Guy Winch lays out some straightforward tips to deal…
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Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ashley Whillans 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,…
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Here is an excerpt from an article written bySabina Nawaz 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…
Read MoreMost people don’t know that back in 1912 Hellman’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of…
Read MoreOriginals: How Non-Conformists Move the World Adam M. Grant Viking/An Imprint of Penguin Random House (2016) How and why originality starts with creative thinking, is driven by a vision, and can eventually have global impact Adam Grant wants to “debunk…
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In Entrepreneurial Leadership, Joel Peterson offers several examples of people who “are able to launch something new, turn around a failing enterprise, and anticipate and make changes before they have to. In an age of disruption, fickle consumers, fast-moving markets,…
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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. * * * Good presenters know how to connect with their audience…
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