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The Origin of (almost) Everything Graham Lawton and his colleagues at New Scientist Nicholas Brealey (October 2018) Once upon a time…give or take a few million years As I began to read this book, I asked myself “Why hasn’t someone…
Read MoreIn his Foreword to Trillion Dollar Coach, Adam Grant notes some significant differences between business mentors and business coaches: “Whereas mentors dole out words of wisdom, coaches roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. They don’t just believe…
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Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation Gary Shapiro William Morrow/An imprint of HarperCollins (December 2018) How to navigate unfamiliar and perilous new territory as tech silos shift to tech landscapes To what extent is this…
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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. * * * It’s not always obvious how to improve your emotional intelligence…
Read MoreDo Good: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit Anne Bahr Thompson AMACOM (November 2017) How and why purpose and profit can be a winning combination for everyone involved Note: I recently re-read this book, curious to know…
Read MoreHere is a brief excerpt from a major survey report featured by the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information, and register to…
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In Africa’s Business Revolution, Acha Leke, Mutsa Chironga, and Georges Desvaux point out that the African continent will account for one-fifth of humanity by 2025 and will see its population double by the middle of this century. That will make…
Read MoreHere is an excerpt from an article written by Ron Carucci 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 here.…
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Some people are just genetically tougher. But you can train your brain to better handle stress. Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Richard A. Friedman for The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out…
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When Churchill Dissed America
Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Andrew Powers and featured in the Smithsonian magazine, based on Powers’ recently published biography of Winston Churchill. According to the magazine’s editors, “Our exclusive first look at the diaries of King…
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