Sat.Jul 30, 2011

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50 Psychology Classics: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

50 Psychology Classics: Who We Are, How We Think, What We Do; Insight and Inspiration from 50 Key Books Tom Butler-Bowdon Nicholas Brealey Publishing (2006) An excellent guide to sources that can help us to “make a real difference” in our lives Note: This is one of volumes in the 5o Classics series, each available [.].

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12 Tips for Making Marriage Fun Again (Revised)

Ron Edmondson

I previously posted this several years ago, before we were empty-nesters. I believe more in it today than I did then. Sadly, as someone who studies marriages, I see more and more marriages that are just going through the routines of marriage without really enjoying the journey. At the same time, I do know couples who have learned how to make their marriage work for the good of both spouses and are truly enjoying life together.

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You Haven’t Finished Reading A Book Until You Do This… (Wishful Thinking Vs. Execution)

First Friday Book Synopsis

When I present one of my book synopsis presentations, I like to read some of the key quotes from the book and then ask folks to “turn to the person next to you and tell them which quote most resonated with you.” It always sparks some lively and useful conversations. Here’s the next step – [.].

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Leadership and Innovation

You're Not the Boss of Me

Steve Jobs once said, “ Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower ”. It made me think that success in any endeavour today depends on our ability to create new things, embrace new ideas, experiment, risk… and change. Without this, business, large and small, loses its competitive edge and customers drift away, looking for the next best thing.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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A Window into Mozart

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here’s a recent post by the folks the Drucker Exchange (the Dx) that hosts an ongoing conversation about bettering society through effective management and responsible leadership. It is produced by the Drucker Institute, a think tank and action tank based at Claremont Graduate University that was established to advance and build on the ideas and [.].

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Building a House

Ron Edmondson

The wise woman builds her house…. (Proverbs 14:1). If you want to build a house… It takes a plan…. It takes diligence…. It requires the right materials…. It takes time…. It involves sleepless nights… It requires discipline… It’s not done in front of the television or computer… It’s not cheap…. It will stretch your heart…in various directions… It will not always make you the popular parent… It will require sacrifice… It’s not easy&

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Scripture Memorization, Week 31

Ron Edmondson

What if this week, instead of taking the problems of this world as your own, you saw them as temporary problems…momentary bumps on an eternal road…??? What if you chose not to dwell on the tragedy of life, but on the triumph of eternal life? What if you memorized this verse? Here is this week’s memory verse: But our citizenship is in heaven.

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If You Want the Best for Your Teen, Teach the Importance of Hard Work

Building Personal Strength

Parents instinctively want the best for their kids. During the past several decades, this has translated into spending a lot of money on them, as if parents aren't sure about how else to go about it. If money is no object, this kind of indulgence can lead to a horrible outcome I've called "the silver spoon syndrome." I came across a terrific online article by Blaire Briody on The Fiscal Times website: "Rich Baby, Poor Baby: Overspending on Kids Is a Waste.