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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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Freedom to Fail

LDRLB

In his new book , Peter Sims discusses how companies and leaders that produce breakthrough ideas often do so by placing many “little bets” and building off of small discoveries. But most leaders are afraid to open the door up to failure. The “little bets” are designed to push the creativity and innovation further (Sims, 2011).

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The Marvelous Connector

Women on Business

Mercer knows 60 commands that include turning on lights and opening doors. Shea‘s first book began as several entries in her diary that her mother Megan discovered. But getting a book to market and then publicizing it is no easy task; especially with no extra money to support this venture.

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Freedom to Fail

LDRLB

In his new book , Peter Sims discusses how companies and leaders that produce breakthrough ideas often do so by placing many “little bets” and building off of small discoveries. But most leaders are afraid to open the door up to failure. The “little bets” are designed to push the creativity and innovation further (Sims, 2011).

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Freedom to Fail

LDRLB

In his new book , Peter Sims discusses how companies and leaders that produce breakthrough ideas often do so by placing many “little bets” and building off of small discoveries. But most leaders are afraid to open the door up to failure. The “little bets” are designed to push the creativity and innovation further (Sims, 2011).

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Leadership & Influence Summit | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. Sounds like an interesting event and line up. As always I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Mark.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. These tenets are discussed at length by Vineet Nayar of HCL Technologies, in his book ‘employees first, customers second’ [link] mikemyatt Hi Kavita: Thanks for your comment. On with the exam… Section I: Character.

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