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Malcolm Gladwell on “Annals of Innovation: Social Media & Social Change”

August 16, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from one of Malcolm Gladwell‘s essays for The New Yorker. In it, he explains why social media cannot provide what social change has always required. To read all of the essay and check out other…

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Dane Atkinson (chief executive of SumAll) in “The Corner Office”

August 16, 2013

Adam Bryant conducts interviews of senior-level executives that appear in his “Corner Office” column each week in the SundayBusiness section of The New York Times. Here are a few insights provided during an interview of Dane Atkinson, chief executive of…

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Jac Fitz-enz on “Tell Your Story”

August 15, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jac Fitz-enz for Talent Management magazine in which he explains how and why every successful organization is based on a blend of vision, brand and culture. These are essential ingredients when…

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The Chocolate Conversation: A book review by Bob Morris

August 15, 2013

The Chocolate Conversation: Lead Bittersweet Change, Transform Your Business Rose Fass Bibliomotion (2013) Unless and until you communicate clearly and honestly with yourself, you probably won’t be able to do so with others. As I began to read this book,…

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Millennial Women Aren’t Opting Out; They’re Doubling Down

August 15, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Sarah Green and Walter Frick for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for…

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Jeffrey M. Stibel: An interview by Bob Morris

August 14, 2013

Jeff Stibel writes about the intersection of science, technology and the complex networks that influence people’s lives. He is the Chairman and CEO of The Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corporation and Chairman of BrainGate, as well as serves on boards…

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Frank Kalman on “Breaking the Chain: The Benefits of Flat Leadership”

August 14, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Frank Kalman for Talent Management magazine during which he explains why implementing horizontal leadership doesn’t necessarily mean breaking with hierarchy, but it does require a shift in leaders’ mindsets.. To read…

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Revolutionary Summer: A book review by Bob Morris

August 14, 2013

Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence Joseph J. Ellis Alfred A. Knopf (2013) How and why “the political and military experiences” from May to October in 1776 “were two sides of the same story” True to form, in the…

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Why Angela Ahrendts Believes That Energy Can Transform Companies and Communities

August 14, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Angela Ahrendts for LinkedIn. To read the complete article and watch her TED presentation, please click here. * * * My greatest challenge and I’m sure it’s the same for…

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Six Traps That Destroy Collaboration

August 13, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Joel Garfinkle for Talent Management magazine. To read the complete article, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and/or Chief Learning Officer magazines…

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