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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on…Making Strengths Productive (Peter Drucker)

The Practical Leader

One of the first management books I read when I became a supervisor at Culligan Water in the mid-seventies was Peter Drucker’s slim and wisdom packed book, The Effective Executive. Chapter 4; “Making Strengths Productive,” was especially helpful. ” “Effective executives lead from strength in their own work.

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Gautam Ghosh on Organizations 2.0 : Innovation and HR's Quest to be Strategic -  There is a seemingly endless drumbeat of calls for the human resources function to be more strategic.

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Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobson

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, dig deep for ideas.

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Do Exit Interviews

Eric Jacobson

The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Research: What CEOs Really Want from Coaching

Harvard Business Review

Two-thirds of CEOs don''t receive any outside advice on their leadership skills, and yet almost all would be receptive to suggestions from a coach. The survey also reveals that nearly two-thirds of CEOs do not receive coaching or leadership advice from outside consultants. What''s behind that?

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New Thinking About Employee Retention

Eric Jacobson

For example: Traditional Thinking : Human Resources-driven programs like pay and recognition are essential for retention. One section compares traditional thinking versus new ways to think about retention and the vital role supervisors play in retaining employees. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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