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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. They make productive what they can do.”

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The Evolution of HR

LDRLB

Peter Drucker wrote that personnel administrators are preoccupied with “gimmicks” and consistently complain that they lack status. Drucker wrote that almost 60 years ago and many other authors have echoed his assertions in the decades since. Just look at some of these essay titles: “Does Human Resources have a future?”

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The Evolution of HR

LDRLB

Peter Drucker wrote that personnel administrators are preoccupied with “gimmicks” and consistently complain that they lack status. Drucker wrote that almost 60 years ago and many other authors have echoed his assertions in the decades since. Just look at some of these essay titles: “Does Human Resources have a future?”

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Developing Leaders to Drive Business Results

Coaching Tip

The chief human resources officer must take the lead in developing leadership programs, processes, and events to ensure that leaders are ready and effective. According to Drucker, effective leaders do the following: Ask, “What needs to be done?”. Ask, “What is right for the enterprise?”.

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6 Key Elements of a Healthy Culture

Skip Prichard

This is a compelling vision, and after reading the book I reached out to two of the four authors, ACHIEVE CEO, Randy Grieser, and ACHIEVE Managing Director, Eric Stutzman, to learn more about their thoughts. We agree with the phrase attributed to Peter Drucker: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

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My Name Is Marshall Goldsmith…

Marshall Goldsmith

Goldsmith is the author or editor of 34 books, which have sold over two million copies, been translated into 30 languages and become bestsellers in 12 countries. He served on the Board of the Peter Drucker Foundation for ten years. Marshall’s books include: Succession: Are You Ready? –

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Top 16 Books for Human Resource and Talent Management Executives

Chart Your Course

This list includes books that have been selected because they are either extremely popular, frequently referred to, or groundbreaking in business literature. It is hands-down the most popular leadership book of all time. A book that is a favorite among consultants. Listed in no particular order. 2) Begin with the end in mind.