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From Values to Action: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint (2011) How and why leadership is about the growth and positive change that almost anyone can bring about while working with others All organizations need effective leadership at all levels and in all areas of their operations. [.]. Jansen Kraemer Jr.

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Terry R. Bacon’s The Elements of Power: A book review by Bob Morris

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Bacon AMACOM (2011) Bacon explains his own model of power and influence: “There are five sources of power that stem from your position and participation in an organization: role power; resource power; information power, network power; and reputation.” The Elements of Power: Lessons on Leadership and Influence Terry R.

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HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategy: A book review by Bob Morris

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HBR’s Ten Must Reads on Strategy Various contributors Harvard Business Press (2011) How to create “a unique and valuable position” by deciding what to do…and not do This volume is one of several in a new series of anthologies of articles that initially appeared in the Harvard Business Review, in this instance from 1960 until [.].

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Hugh MacLeod on Earth Day

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Earth Day 2011 I’ve been thinking about Earth Day a lot this year. Which means affecting the people around you in a positive way. How do we make the planet a better place, environmentally or otherwise? By making the world we actually live in a better place. Which means changing their lives for the better, [.].

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Wealth Matters: A book review by Bob Morris

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Snook No Limit Publishing (2011) “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re probably right.” Unlike the word “abundance” that can have negative as well as positive connotations (e.g. , Makeover Edition Muzafer Najf and Chris J. ” Henry Ford Of course wealth matters.

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“Representing The Institution and Bringing A Vision” – Christine Lagarde Describes her Role at the IMF

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Christine Lagarde, a candidate for the position of the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement to the IMF Executive Board on June 23, 2011. Before she was selected as the new Managing Director, Ms. You can read her entire letter here. Here are some key highlights. As a candidate, [.].

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Amazon, the Company That Ate the World

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Here is an excerpt from an article featured by Bloomberg Businessweek online (October 3, 2011) in which Brad Stone points out that Jeff Bezos’ new tablet, the Kindle Fire, is cheap, pretty, and puts Amazon in perfect position to take a bite out of Apple—and every online transaction we make. To read the complete article, [.].

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