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How Do You Know a Great Person When You See One?

July 16, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by William C. Taylor 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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How to Become Ubiquitous

July 16, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Dorie Clark 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, please…

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Surviving the Serengeti: A book review by Bob Morris

July 16, 2011

Surviving the Serengeti: 7 Skills To Master Business and Life Stefan Swanepoel John Wiley & Sons (2011) A parable for success that sometimes requires a perilous journey of self-discovery Fables may well be among the earliest forms of storytelling and…

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The Key Element Your LinkedIn Profile Is Probably Missing

July 15, 2011

Here is an article written by Jeff Haden for BNET, The CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the BNET newsletters, please click here. *     *    …

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40 Business Lessons to Learn from Southwest Airlines.

July 15, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article featured in the July issue of Southwest Airlines’ Spirit magazine. These are the first five business lessons and the last two. To read the complete article, a “must read,” please click here. *    …

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3 Ways to Think like a Designer

July 15, 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. Good designers see the world differently. Their unique views enable them to…

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Workforce of One: A book review by Bob Morris

July 14, 2011

Workforce of One: Revolutionizing Talent Management Through Customization Susan M. Cantrell and David Smith Harvard Business Press (2010) According to Susan M. Cantrell and David Smith, the single most important factor contributing to superior business results is how supported employees…

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Manager Redefined: A book review by Bob Morris

July 14, 2011

Manager Redefined: The Competitive Advantage in the Middle of Your Organization Thomas O. Davenport and Stephen D. Harding Jossey-Bass (2010) A brilliant exploration of neglected opportunities in the management “ecotone” In Thomas O. Davenport’s latest book, co-authored with Stephen D.…

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Is “Excessive Subjectivity” Sabotaging Your Career?

July 14, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ann Daly for the “Ask-A-Career-Coach” series featured by The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. “Visit us daily to discover issues that…

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Janet Malcolm, The Art of Nonfiction No. 4: An Interview

July 14, 2011

Not everyone is aware of the fact that there is a wealth of priceless intellectual capital available at the website of The Paris Review. If you are seeking delicious brain food, look no further. “Founded in Paris by Harold L.…

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