Wed.Aug 03, 2011

First Friday Book Synopsis

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35 Under 35: Stephanie Niven (Javelin Capital)

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from a profile of Stephanie Niven written by Cleo Thompson (London), founder of The Gender Blog, for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. “Visit us daily to discover issues that matter, share experiences, and plan networking, your career and your life.” [.].

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As One: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

As One: Individual Action and Collective Power Mehrdad Baghai and James Quigley Portfolio/Penguin (2011) How and why “As One behavior” can accomplish almost anything There is so much to be said about what this book offers. Where to begin? Perhaps my purposes are best served by providing a series of five key points: 1. Mehrdad [.].

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Why Being Certain Means Being Wrong

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ted Cadsby for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts, please click here. * * * Of all the headwinds we face as decision-makers, the power of [.].

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Reagan on Leadership: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Reagan on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Great Communicator James M. Strock Serve to Lead Press (2011) Up front, I need to acknowledge that I do not share James Strock’s high regard for Ronald Reagan’s performance as governor of California and then as president of the United States. I certainly don’t agree with Tom Peters [.].

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Can You Find A Person at the Top – A Single Person – Who Has Truly Learned from the Mistakes that Led Up to the 2008 Crash? Even One? (Reflecting on the Movie Inside Job, and the Writing of Diane Ravitch)

First Friday Book Synopsis

“What can we believe in? There’s nothing we can trust anymore.&# (from the movie, Inside Job). ———- (Sorry about the long title on this blog post – I could not figure out how to shorten it). I watched the move Inside Job last night. (Yes, I know I’m late to this). It tells what happened [.].

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