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Two Books to Better Organizational Results

Kevin Eikenberry

Acting Up Brings Everyone Down: The Impacts of Childish Behavior in the Workplace by Nick McCormick I hesitate to call this book cute, even though it is, because calling it that would mask its value. The whole book can be read in a very short time (only about 90 easy reading pages), but the lessons will last far longer.

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The Collective Wisdom of Relationship-Centered Networks

Michael Lee Stallard

For those of you who read Robert Morris’ book review and interview, you will see why I believe he is among the very best at what he does. Check out his book reviews and interviews at this link and you’ll see what what I mean. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out.

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It Takes a Team

The Recovering Engineer

Writing the book was a collaborative effort involving Kevin and me, but it doesn’t stop there. We have a publishing team at Jossey-Bass that knows the book publishing business. Angie, Katie, Becky, Brett, Parker, and Kim have all done work to support the successful launch of our book. And the list goes on and on.

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To Impart Your Values

Michael Lee Stallard

During the time the group discussed one chapter in a leadership book they were reading together. Studying great books is an ideal way to learn and grow, and to bring the team together. Read books and watch movies together that reinforce what you believe and point out behavior that is at odds with your values. Great idea.

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Strengthen Your “Critical Connections” at Work

Michael Lee Stallard

How we feel about people has a impact on trust and cooperation. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out. Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Copyright © 2010 Michael Lee Stallard An Emotional Connection is how you feel about an individual and how they feel about you.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB! Sarah [link] mikemyatt Hi Sarah: Thanks for the comment and mentioning Susan Scott's Book. Thanks again.

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John Wooden: What the Obituaries Missed

Michael Lee Stallard

I profiled Wooden as a role model who we can all learn from in my book Fired Up or Burned Out. The character values, or blocks of the pyramid, were: industriousness, enthusiasm, friendship, loyalty, cooperation, self-control, alertness, initiative, intentness, condition, skill, and team spirit. Military Gamification in Everything?

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