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GC24: Killer Gamification: Engaging for Impact

Engaging Leader

The term “gamification” gained popularity in 2010; by the end of 2012, it had reached mega-trend status. The term “gamification” gained popularity in 2010; by the end of 2012, it had reached mega-trend status. Burnham, David (2002), “Inside the Mind of the World-Class Leader” Kim, Amy Jo (2012), “Social Engagement: Who’s playing?

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Be a Positive Force

Lead Change Blog

(Tom Rath and Jim Harter, The Economics of Wellbeing , Gallup Press, 2010 and Shawn Achor, Positive Intelligence , Harvard Business Review, January-February 2012). There are five pillars of well being: five areas that we humans need to invest time and energy in to boost positive well being regularly.

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The Hard-Knock Valuation of Brand Equity Growth | In the CEO.

In the CEO Afterlife

For example, if 35% of folks thought Hogwash Detergent was “best at getting clothes white” in 2010, that number needs to go up in 2012 to prove an improvement in brand equity. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches. Simple enough? Not so fast.

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How GE Is Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Global Talent

Harvard Business Review

Results from a new study, 2012 GE Global Innovation Barometer , indicate a more collegial and personal view of leadership and business now rising through the workforce. What kind of leaders will be most effective in this novel and shifting landscape?

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Three Creativity Challenges from IDEO’s Leaders

Harvard Business Review

This 2012 HBR article outlines some of the approaches we use, as does our new book, Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All. What, if any, latent human needs emerge? . One of our top recommendations? What insights or conclusions can you draw from what you’ve written down.

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Disengaged Employees? Do Something About It

Harvard Business Review

A 2012 report on human capital from McKinsey added to the evidence, noting that organizations with top scores in employee motivation are about 60% more likely to be in the top quartile for overall business health. In other words, people generally do well when they are empowered to make choices and decisions for themselves.