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Surviving and Thriving in Uncertainty: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Surviving and Thriving in Uncertainty: Creating the Risk Intelligent Enterprise Frederick Funston and Stephen Wagner John Wilkey & Sons, Inc. 2010) Risk unmanaged is risk exacerbated I am among those who find a wealth of excellent advice every time I pick up my copy of The Art of War and re-read a passage or two [.].

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When Leadership, Ingenuity and Humanity Won the Day

Next Level Blog

A few weeks ago, I received a nice comment on LinkedIn about one of my blog posts from David Hoey who shared that he’s been a regular reader since 2010 when I wrote about the leadership lessons offered by the Chilean mine rescue. I appreciated David’s note for both the kindness he showed and for bringing the memory of the rescue back to mind.

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Beyond Uncertainty

Women in the LEAD

» Beyond Uncertainty   More so than ever before in the last fifty years, uncertainty is a part of everyday life.     By understanding our purpose and ourselves, we can be confident in the face of the world’s uncertainty.   So, ask yourself where your greatest bout of uncertainty lies.

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Building Trust Through Behavioral Integrity

Great Leadership By Dan

According to Deloitte’s 2010 Ethics & Workplace Survey, one-third of employed Americans planned to look for a new job when the economy stabilized. Two research studies have noted this “age of mistrust.” Of this group, 48 percent say that a lack of honest communication from company leaders was their primary reason for that decision.

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StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Hiring Uncertainties.

Strategy Driven

The issue at the heart of this uncertainty involves limited access to capital at a time when banks are reluctant to lend. Recent healthcare reform is also adding to economic uncertainty for small businesses. The increase in private sector jobs suggests that retail and factory jobs will continue to climb.

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10 Ways To Stop Worrying About Your Job.

Rich Gee Group

Let’s be honest — the only reason why they are still in business is because they sensationalize and titillate to get your attention and spread fear, doubt and uncertainty. Stop reading newspapers, watching TV news, and surfing news sites. Keep Your Options Open. Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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10 Gifts For You To Succeed In 2011.

Rich Gee Group

As my holiday gift to you, here are my TEN most read & requested posts from 2010: Set Your 2011 Goals In Two Steps. The funny thing is, you wouldn’t believe the myriad of ways the fear, uncertainty, and doubt took over in my mind to stop me from doing this. It’s December 2011. Same template (modified), same process, same delivery.

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