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Alan E. Shelton: An interview by Bob Morris

July 7, 2012

Alan Shelton has lived a seemingly dual life of developing into a quintessential corporate manager while simultaneously engaging in the seeker’s quest. Born in California, Alan grew up within the sixties’ vision of infinite possibility. In his twenties, he worked tirelessly to master the nuts and…

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Tom Butler-Bowdon: A second interview, by Bob Morris

June 12, 2012

A graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of Sydney, Tom Butler-Bowdon was working as a political advisor in Australia when, at 25, he read his first personal development book, Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Captivated…

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David Zinger: An interview by Bob Morris

January 27, 2012

David Zinger founded and hosts the Employee Engagement Network (EEN), a 4500 global member community devoted to employee engagement.  David is an author, educator, and speaker. He wrote over 1400 blog posts and authored two books on work – Zengage:…

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Smile Guide: A book review by Bob Morris

January 20, 2012

Smile Guide: Employee Perspectives on Cullture, Loyalty, and Profit Paul Spiegelman Brown Books Publishing Group (2012) How and why a values-based company can make the world a better place by enhancing the lives of those who work there. Those who…

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Paul Leinwand & Cesare Mainardi: An interview by Bob Morris

December 19, 2011

Paul Leinwand is a Partner at Booz & Company based in the firm’s Chicago office. He advises organizations on the topic of strategy, growth, and capability building, with a focus on the consumer product and retail sectors. He also serves as chair of the…

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The Communicators: A Book review by Bob Morris

September 5, 2011

The Communicators: Leadership in an Age if Crisis Richard S. Levick with Charles Slack Watershed Press (2010) Effective leadership as demonstrated by mindset-guided and values-driven behavior Written by Richard Levick with Charles Slack, this is definitely not an “easy read”…

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50 Self-Help Classics: A book review by Bob Morris

July 27, 2011

50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life Tom Butler-Bowdon Nicholas Brealey Publishing (2003) A brilliant introduction to the “literature of possibility” Note: This is one of five volumes in the 5o Classics series, each available in a…

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Elements of Influence: A book review by Bob Morris

July 25, 2011

Elements of Influence: The Art of Getting Others to Follow Your Lead Terry R. Bacon AMACOM (2011) “Despots coerce; managers control; leaders influence.” First and foremost, Bacon insists that leaders must be authentic. Otherwise, they will be unable to attract…

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Michael Ray: An interview by Bob Morris

March 9, 2011

  Michael Ray was selected to be the first John G. McCoy-Banc One Corporation Professor of Creativity and Innovation and of Marketing  (Emeritus) at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He is a specialist in new paradigm business, creativity, innovation,…

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