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Bing Gordon (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) in “The Corner Office”

June 5, 2011

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 Bing Gordon, a partner at the…

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The Entertainment Economy: A book review by Bob Morris

June 4, 2011

The Entertainment Economy: How Mega-Media Forces Are Transforming Our Lives Michael J. Wolf Crown Business (1999) Note: I read this book when it was first published and recently re-read it, curious to know how well its core concepts have held…

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The Secret Weapon of Great Leaders

June 4, 2011

Every so often, I watch a video of exceptional interest and value. That certainky describes what Melba J. Duncan shares in a video I urge you to check out. Please click here. She is CEO of  the Duncan Group, founder…

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In Pursuit of a Better Boss

June 4, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to…

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The Top Five Habits of Effective Network Builders

June 4, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article featured online by MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and sign up for free email alerts, please click here. “Open-source projects and grassroots collective action are…

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48 U.S. Companies Named “Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles”

June 3, 2011

Here is the first portion of an article featured by Talent Management magazine. To see the list of 48 companies, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to the Talent Management and Chief Learning Officer…

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Beyond Mass Customization

June 3, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by B. Joseph Pine II for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts,…

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Redesigning Leadership: A book review by Bob Morris

June 3, 2011

Redesigning Leadership: Design, Technology, Business, Life John Maeda with Becky Bermont The MIT Press (2011) “Ue ni wa ue ga aru” is a Japanese aphorism that epitomizes the nature of excellence: “Above up, there is something even higher above up.”…

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Flying Without a Net: A book review by Bob Morris

June 2, 2011

Flying Without a Net: Turn Fear of Change into Fuel for Success Thomas J. DeLong Harvard Business Review Press (2011) A new model for anxiety management by “high-need-for-achievement professionals” In the Preface, Thomas J. DeLong observes, “The old model for…

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Give Compassionate Criticism

June 2, 2011

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. Even skilled managers loathe giving critical feedback. Keep in mind that telling someone…

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