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Reinvent: A book review by Bob Morris

July 9, 2023

Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era   Faisal Hoque Fast Company Press (July 2023) “What got you here won’t get you there.”  Marshall Goldsmith I agree with Marshall Goldsmith. In fact, I take his insight a step further: What…

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Mark Goulston: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

September 28, 2022

In his career as an organizational consultant, relationship counselor, and hostage-negotiation trainer, Mark Goulston has found what works, consistently, to reach all kinds of people in any type of situation. In his book Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain…

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What I’ve learned from watching Jeff Bezos make decisions up close

November 14, 2021

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Tom Aberg for Fast Company magazine. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Photo credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images * * * In…

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Amy Jen Su on becoming the leader you want to be: An interview by Bob Morris

February 12, 2020

For almost two decades, Amy Jen Su has worked with CEOs, executives, and rising stars in organizations to sustain and scale their “highest and best” as they lead organizational change and transformation. A seasoned coach for industries such as biotechnology,…

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Denise Lee Yohn on the power of organizational fusion: An interview by Bob Morris

May 8, 2018

Denise Lee Yohn is the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand speaker and consultant, and an influential writer. Denise is the author of the bestselling book, What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles that…

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Mary Wells Lawrence (1966): One of 10 Female Founders Whose Inspirations Inspire

March 16, 2018

It may come as a surprise to you that, from the computer to an ice-cream maker, some of the most important discoveries and inventions were by women. We’ve all heard of famous inventors such as Thomas Jefferson (Monticello’s Great Clock),…

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Jean Nidetch (1963): One of the female pioneers whose innovations inspire

March 14, 2018

It may come as a surprise to you that, from the computer to an ice-cream maker, some of the most important discoveries and inventions were by women. We’ve all heard of famous inventors such as Thomas Jefferson (Monticello’s Great Clock),…

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Gillian Tett: When Involved with Silos, Think Like an Anthropologist

October 24, 2017

In The Silo Effect, Gillian Tett explores “the peril of expertise and the promise of breaking down barriers. ” As she explains, the word originated in ancient Greece and referred to a “corn pit.” Over time, the word has referred…

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Jen Shirkani on the liberating power of EQ: An interview by Bob Morris

August 4, 2017

Jen Shirkani is a nationally recognized expert on emotional intelligence and a featured speaker at national and state conferences, universities, government agencies, and at business organizations around the world. She is the author of Ego vs EQ and Choose Resilience.…

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Andy Molinsky on Reaching Beyond the Comfort Zone: An interview by Bob Morris

February 12, 2017

Andy Molinsky is a Professor of International Management and Organizational Behavior at Brandeis University’s International Business School, with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology. He is the author of the new book Reach: A New Strategy to Help…

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