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Peter F. Drucker on Management Essentials: A book review by Bob Morris

June 8, 2021

Peter F. Drucker on Management Essentials, Peter F. Drucker, Harvard Business Review Press, “So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work”, Drucker’s widely quoted comment helps to explain why so many organizations…

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How to Make Friends with Your Inner Imposter

June 7, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Amantha Imber 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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Why You Should Invest in Unconventional Talent

June 6, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Debbie Ferguson and Fredrick (“Flee”) Lee 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…

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Choosing Courage: A book review by Bob Morris

June 5, 2021

Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work Jim Detert Harvard Business Review Press (May 2021) A thorough analysis of “natural human tendencies in the face of common opportunities for courage” As Jim Detert explains in Chapter 1,…

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The Big Benefits of Employee Ownership

June 4, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Thomas Dudley and for Harvard Business Review’s The Big Idea Series / Getting Serious About Stakeholder Capitalism and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth…

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A New Model to Spark Innovation Inside Big [and Other] Companies

June 3, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Nitin Nohria and Hemant Taneja 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…

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The Seven Basic Plots Throughout the History of Storytelling

June 2, 2021

In their recently published book, The Imagination Game, Martin Reeves and Jack Fuller explain how to spark new ideas and create your company’s future. In Chapter Six, they examine the seven basic plots throughout the history of storytelling. Briefly: VOYAGE…

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Shankar Vedantam on the power and paradox of self-deception

June 1, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an interview of Shankar Vedantam by Raju Narisetti for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email…

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The Myth of the CEO Hero

May 31, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Mary Johnstone-Louis and Charmian Love for Harvard Business Review’s The Big Idea Series / Getting Serious About Stakeholder Capitalism and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out…

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Brilliant insights from the wonderful world of sports

May 30, 2021

Years ago, Joe Thiesman (then QB of the Washington Redskins) was angered when someone referred to “dumb jocks.” His earnest response: “We can’t all be Fred Einstein.” But the sports world can also generate some thoughtful observations. Here are some…

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