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A Refresher on Storytelling 101

October 21, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by JD Schramm for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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We Need Better Managers, Not More Technocrats

October 7, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Didier Bonnet and George Westerman for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive…

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The Tim Ferriss Interview of Peter Thiel

September 19, 2014

“Freedom lies in being bold.” – Robert Frost I am grateful to Tim Ferris for so many reasons, including his published works and his on-going blog. He is a thought leader, to be sure, but also an active participant in…

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Jim Harter (chief scientist and engagement expert at Gallup) on The Value of Engagement

September 16, 2014

Here is a portion of an interview of Max Mihelich’s interview of Jim Harter, chief scientist and engagement expert at Gallup Organization. He explains how and why engagement has become one of the more recognizable, buzz-worthy measurements in human resources.…

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Josh Bersin on “Putting the ‘Strategic’ into Strategic HR (and Management)”

September 12, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Josh Bersin for LinkedIn Pulse. To read the complete article and check out others, please click here. * * * One of the buzzwords we often use in the talent world…

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Being a Hero for Women at Work

September 12, 2014

Here is a portion of an interview by Kate Everson of software developer SAP’s chief learning officer, Jenny Dearborn that appeared in Talent Management magazine. Dearborn discusses what women need to reach the chief executive spot and what they can…

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Josh Bersin’s Interview of Reid Hoffman: “Managing Talent In The Networked Age”

September 10, 2014

Here is a brief portion of Josh Bersin’s exclusive interview of Reid Hoffman, Chairman of LinkedIn and Author of The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age for LinkedIn Pulse. To read the complete article and check out others, please…

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Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work

September 9, 2014

I have read and reviewed Liz Wiseman’s previously published books — notably Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools — and am now reading Rookie Smarts, published by HarperBusiness (October 2014). In it,…

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Monique Valcour on “Crafting Sustainable Careers”

September 8, 2014

Work and Life is a radio program hosted by Stew Friedman, director of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project, on Sirius XM’s Channel 111, Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School. Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM EST, Stew speaks with everyday…

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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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