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The yoga of business

July 11, 2013

Here is an article written by Michael Hess for CBS MoneyWatch, the CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the website’s newsletters, please click here.…

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One Man’s Opinion: The Best Films About Leadership

July 11, 2013

I am frequently asked to recommend films, most recently those from which valuable lessons about leadership can be learned. Listed in chrono order with a few brief comments, here are ten selections: Twelve O’clock High (1949): A burned-out bomber group…

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Dustin Hoffman on His Tootsie “Epiphany”

July 11, 2013

The American Film Institute’s 1998 video clip of Dustin Hoffman speaking about his experience making Tootsie has gone viral. In just a few days, his heartfelt interview has touched millions of viewers around the world, sparking dialogue among individuals and…

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Your Assumptions About Cultural Adaptation Are Probably Wrong

July 10, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Andy Molinsky 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 a subscription to HBR…

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Contagious: A book review by Bob Morris

July 10, 2013

Contagious: Why Things Catch On Jonah Berger Simon & Schuster (2013) “What causes certain products, ideas, and behaviors to be talked about more?” That’s what this book is all about…and much more. According to Berger, “The first issue with all…

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Josh Linkner on “The Past Is Dead”

July 10, 2013

There is a quotation among those that I have collected, “The past is dead. Tomorrow will become whatever decision you make it,” that may be from one of St. Paul’s letters. (So far, I have been unable to verify its…

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The Power of Mornings: Why Successful Entrepreneurs Get up Early

July 10, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Lisa Evans for Entrepreneur magazine. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Image credit: Shutterstock * * * When running a business,…

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How to Re-Energize Your Tired Brain

July 9, 2013

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. * * * If you’re stressed out and tired, it’s hard to learn…

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Pedro Baranda (Otis Elevator) in “The Corner Office”

July 9, 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 Pedro Baranda, president of the…

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Don’t Rely on Employees’ (Not So) Common Sense

July 9, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Deanna Hartley 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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