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It Takes Courage And Character To Unify People

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In the 6th century BC, Aesop told a fable about the Lion and The Four Oxen. A lion used to prowl around a field where four oxen dwelled. Many times he would try to eat them but whenever he approached the four oxen would back their tales up to each other with their bodies pointed [.].

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Cultivating Idea Leadership—Views From an IBM Fellow

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Wondering how to rekindle creativity in your workplace? Meet IBM Fellow John Cohn, Ph.D., an idea powerhouse who has been at IBM for 29 years. He shares six observations about how to keep innovators engaged and on board.

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Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

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Nothing is so powerful as insight into human nature… What compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action… If you know these things about a man you can touch him at the core of his being. – William Bernbach (1911-1982) They surround us. People who do or say things that drive us crazy, and [.].

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The 5 Be’s of Motivation

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It’s not true in every organization, but it is true in many. Managers (leaders) often don’t understand their employees. They don’t know how to motivate, inspire, and correct people effectively. As I work with my clients, I hear the same questions repeatedly: “How do I get my employees to … Quit complaining?” Do more than [.].

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Don’t Dash Off – Give Change a Chance

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“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi This quote was in our office cafeteria this week. Change is about the only guarantee we have, along with death and taxes. Change is a source of fear and anxiety for many people. It is easy to fall into the trap of being [.].

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You can’t have an omelet without first breaking the eggs.

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The guide was a Belgium citizen that had became a political prisoner when the Nazi’s invaded France and spent time in a concentration camp. His simple response was delivered with a spirit of gratitude and understanding… “You can’t have an omelet, without first breaking an egg.”.

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Cultivating Idea Leadership—Views From an IBM Fellow

Lead Change Blog

Wondering how to rekindle creativity in your workplace? Meet IBM Fellow John Cohn, Ph.D., an idea powerhouse who has been at IBM for 29 years. He shares six observations about how to keep innovators engaged and on board.