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How to Deploy Network Talent to Drive Innovation

September 9, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Rob Cross and Chris Ernst for Talent Management magazine. In agree with them: For companies to continuously innovate, they must first redesign how jobs are structured to discover and communicate new…

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Kate Everson on “How to Use Design Thinking to Develop Better Leaders”

September 6, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Kate Everson for Talent Management magazine. Saying, “here’s what we have” rather than “here’s what we need to fix” could be the key to better leadership and higher performance. This story…

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Susana Rinderle on “Why Treating Others With Respect and Dignity Doesn’t Work”

September 5, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Susana Rinderle for Talent Management magazine. When giving feedback, follow the Platinum Rule: do unto others as they would have done unto them. To read the complete article, check out all…

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Marshall Goldsmith on “The Power of Asking the Right Questions”

August 31, 2014

Here is another brief, remarkably thoughtful article written by Marshall Goldsmith for Talent Management magazine. He suggests and I agree that mentors — and especially supervisors — should ask questions that probe for understanding to create a more insightful dialogue.…

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Mindfulness: A Key to Productivity at Work

August 11, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Kellye Whitney for Talent Management magazine. She points out that, according to Sharon Salzberg, author of a recently published book, it might be time to reconsider the power of mindfulness to…

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Brady Mick on “The Power of Social Dynamics at Work”

July 19, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Brady Mick for Talent Management magazine in which he states the obvious: There are significant differences between a manager and a leader. “Group behaviors fused within an organization’s culture can be…

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Finding People Has Never Been Easier, But Recruiting Has Never Been Harder

July 5, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Elaine Orler 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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Frank Kalman on “Employers Engage on Engagement”

June 22, 2014

Here is an excerpt from another excellent article written by Frank Kalman for Talent Management magazine. He explains how and why companies lean heavily on recognition, work-life balance, and wellness to promote engagement, yet undervalue such factors when it comes…

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Big Potential for Risk With Big Data

May 29, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Max Mihelich for Talent Management magazine. Big data represents increased efficiency and deeper talent pools for organizations. But one talent analytics expert, Al Adamsen, says the potential risks may outweigh the…

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Yvonne Sell and Georg Vielmetter on “A Changing of the Guard”

May 18, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Yvonne Sell and Georg Vielmetter for Talent Management magazine. In it, they explain why a business landscape transformed by today’s global megatrends will require a different kind of leadership. To read…

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