Tue.Jan 17, 2012

First Friday Book Synopsis

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Steve Jobs; The 3rd Alternative; Dozens More – Keep Learning with our 15 Minute Business Book Synopses

First Friday Book Synopsis

These synopses are now available at our companion site, 15minutebusinessbooks.com. Click on the Book Cover Image to order our synopsis, with handout and audio, of the book. (This will take you to our home page — scroll to the bottom of the page to see the image). ————— Problem: So many books, so little time. [.].

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Hiring for Attitude: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Hiring for Attitude: A Revolutionary Approach to Recruiting Star Performers with Both Tremendous Skills and Super Attitude Mark Murphy McGraw-Hill (2012) With rare exception, attitude determines altitude Long ago, I became convinced that most human limits are self-imposed. This is what Henry Ford had in mind when observing, “Whether you think you can or think [.].

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How to Admit You Don’t Know All the Answers

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. Leaders who insist on making all the decisions often find themselves with disengaged employees. If people aren’t taking charge in your organization, your leadership style might be [.].

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A Bias Toward Favored Treatment For Men – a Problem that Has Not Gone Away

First Friday Book Synopsis

Women don’t ask. They don’t ask for raises and promotions and better job opportunities. They don’t ask for recognition for the good work they do. They don’t ask for more help at home. In other words, women are much less likely than men to use negotiation to get what they want. Linda Babcock and Sara [.].

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One Key to Collaboration and Engagement: Selfishness

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from a highly unorthodox, certainly thought-provoking article written by Mike Prokopeak for Talent Management magazine. To check out all the resources and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and/or Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec, please click here. * * * Encourage leaders to think more about [.].