First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 29, 2011

So, here’s the thing. You will fail. You will be left behind, forgotten. You cannot rely on yesterday’s successes. People will forget them far too quickly. What are you doing this week – this day – now? That’s how you will be judged. But… the good news is a second (or third, or fourth) act [.].

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Succession Blog 93

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 29, 2011

Everyone seems to have lots of opinions about Steve Jobs. I never met him or worked for him. I’ve seen videos of him, notably his commencement address at Stanford. Also, I know people who knew him and worked for him. Among my friends are those who have written books and articles about him. It would [.].

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Video Article Books Magazine 89

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 29, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Heidi Grant Halvorson, first featured by HRM Today and then by her personal blog, The Science of Success. To read the complete article and check out all the other resources, please click here. * * * You just have too much on you plate. Chances are, [.].

Productivity 85

Productivity Products Blog Article 85

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 29, 2011

A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative? Roger von Oech Business Plus, 25th Anniversary Edition (2008) Note: When preparing for some interviews, I re-read several books on the creative process and remain convinced that all are still among the best. This one is indeed a business classic. This [.].

Rogers 80

Rogers Books Creativity Review 80

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 29, 2011

Long before almost anyone else, Teresa Amabile began to think about and write about creativity and innovation in business. Perhaps only her associates at Stanford, Michael Ray and Rochelle Myers, staked an earlier claim as pioneers in what has since become one of the most dynamic fields of research. Amabile is the Edsel Bryant Ford [.].

Creativity 80

Creativity Innovation Conference Education 80

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 29, 2011

It takes a mix of leaders and talent to pursue a variety of growth strategies simultaneously. Few executives can do it all. Here is an excerpt from another outstanding article featured online by McKinsey & Company’s Quarterly magazine, co-authored by Katharina Herrmann, Asmus Komm, and Sven Smit. To read the complete article, check out other [.].

Strategy 75

Strategy McKinsey Magazine Article 75