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Business lessons to be learned from a business giant: Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

May 7, 2018

In the latest volume of his 50 Classics series, Tom Butler-Bowdon provides what he characterizes as “a mix of intriguing theories, real-life examples, and salutary stories aimed at getting you thinking more deeply about business. From genuine historical classics that…

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Amazon’s Alexa – your next Chief Talent Officer?

May 7, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Carla Arellano, Scott Keller and Kelli Moles 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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During a Difficult Conversation, Own Your Perspective

May 6, 2018

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. * * * When you and a coworker are discussing a conflict you’ve…

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Friend of a Friend: A book review by Bob Morris

May 6, 2018

Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career David Burkus Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (May 2018) How and why “your friend of a friend is your future,” for better or worse According to…

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Marty Neumeier on “The Five Ps of Design Thinking”

May 5, 2018

Over the years, Marty Neumeier has published eight bestsellers and his ninth —SCRAMBLE — will be published in October. There is no other business thinker I hold in higher regard. Marty’s mind reminds me of a Swiss Army knife. For…

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How a Robotics Pioneer Uses A.I. to Enhance Rescue Bots

May 5, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an article paid for and reported by Texas A&M for the New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * At Texas…

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Human + Machine: A book review by Bob Morris

May 4, 2018

Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI Paul Daugherty and James Wilson Harvard Business Review Press (March 2018) Here is a roadmap for understanding and navigating the AI revolution According to Paul Daugherty and James Wilson, “the…

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During Vacation, Don’t Check Email Unless You Really, Really Have To

May 4, 2018

  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. * * * When you go on vacation, ideally you should disconnect…

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“What is your core business?”

May 3, 2018

I continue to be amazed by the number of business executives who do not know what their core business is. ServiceMASTER has several divisions/brands: Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMASTER Restore, ServiceMASTER Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic, and AmeriSpec. Years ago,…

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To Fight Your Burnout, Take Control of It

May 3, 2018

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. * * * When you’re burned out and exhausted, it’s easy to think…

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