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Focus (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series): A book review by Bob Morris

July 9, 2019

“You don’t get results by focusing on results. Focus on doing what produces results.” Mike Hawkins HBR Press offers a series of anthologies (thirteen volumes thus far) of articles in which contributors share proven research that explains how our emotions…

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Tackling bias in artificial intelligence (and in humans)

July 9, 2019

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Jake Silberg and James Manyika for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription…

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Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills

July 8, 2019

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman 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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What it really takes to scale artificial intelligence

July 8, 2019

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Tim Fountaine, Brian McCarthy, and Tamim Saleh for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm,…

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The Power of Nimble Leadership

July 7, 2019

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Deborah Ancona, Elaine Backman, and Kate Isaacs for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information,…

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Mindful Listening (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series): A book review by Bob Morris

July 6, 2019

“There is a huge difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.”  Simon Sinek HBR Press offers a series of anthologies (thirteen volumes thus far) of articles in which contributors share proven research that explains how our emotions…

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Artificial Intelligence for the Real World

July 6, 2019

 Here is an excerpt from an article written by Thomas H. Davenport and  Rajeev Ronank 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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It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work: A book review by Bob Morris

July 5, 2019

It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson HarperBusiness (October 2018) How smarter choices can avoid or eliminate chaos in the workplace This is Jason Fried and David Heinemeier’s fourth collaboration on a book…

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7 Ways to Set Up a New Hire for Success

July 5, 2019

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Michael D. Watkins 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 click…

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump often is wrong about military matters

July 4, 2019

Today, the current occupant of the Oval Office will seize the opportunity to celebrate himself — rather than American Independence — in the best way he knows how: lying. Here is an excerpt from an article by Calvin Woodward, Hope…

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