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The Age of Outrage: A Book Review by Bob Morris

January 4, 2025

The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World Karthik Ramanna Harvard Business Review Press (October 2024) “Cherish those who seek the truth. Beware of those who find it.”  Voltaire To what does the title of this book…

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Job Crafting: A Book Review by Bob Morris

January 3, 2025

Job Crafting Benjamin Laker, Lebene Soga, Yemisi Bolade-Ogunfodun, and Adeyinka Adewale MIT Press (April 2024) “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”  AristotleEmployers should carefully consider the relevance of Aristotle’s observation, both now and in years to come.…

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8 of the Worst Business Decisions Ever Made

January 3, 2025

Here is an article written by Charlotte Giver and featured by Ladders. * * * Even the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies can miss the mark when it comes to the decision of whether to cash in or cash out…

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Design Work to Prevent Burnout

December 21, 2024

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Sharon K. Parker and fCaroline Knight for the MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out others,  sign up for email alerts, and obtain subscription information, please click here.…

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Human + Machine: A Book Review by Bob Morris

December 20, 2024

Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI Paul R. Daugherty and H. James Wilson Harvard Business Review Press (September 2024) Welcome to the era of generative AI, powered by foundation models This is an updated and expanded…

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The Demand Revolution: A Book Review by Bob Morris

December 19, 2024

The Demand Revolution: How Consumers Are Redefining Sustainability and Transforming the Future of Business Andreas Von Der Gathern, Nicolai Bfoby Eckert, and Caroline Kastbjerg MIT Press (October 2024) Sustainability is no longer sustainable. Now What? As I began to work my…

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The Stoic Virtues and Code of Honor

December 19, 2024

Here is an excerpt from an excellent article written by Donald J. Robertson and featured at the Medium.com website. * * * What might a code of conduct based on Stoicism look like? Something about the chivalric codes of the…

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HBR 10 Must Reads, 2025: A Book Review by Bob Morris

December 18, 2024

HBR’s 10 Must Reads, 2025: The Definite Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review Various Contributors in Collaboration with HBR Editors Harvard Business Review Press (October 2024) Timeless and Timely Business Insights HBR  This is the latest volume in…

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Lead with We

December 18, 2024

Lead with We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future Simon Mainwaring Matt Holt (November 2021) “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb The global business world is…

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How to Make Learning Part of Your Daily Routine

December 18, 2024

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis 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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