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Lessons from the Simmons Leadership Conference

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article contributed by Liz O’Donnell, founder and creator of the HelloLadies.com website, to 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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How to be a Damn Good Developmental Manager

Great Leadership By Dan

A manager that took an interest in your career, challenged you to be your best, and believed in your potential to grow? We will, but the rest of the tips won’t work as well if your employees don’t trust that you have their backs or you’re not using development as a hammer. OK, so when are we going to get to the pragmatic “hows”?

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Leaders and the Learning Organization | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

There is a proverb that says, “ If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail&#. And while attending the Pegasus conference (a systems thinking organization that puts on an awesome annual conference) I learned about it through my clients – a principal and a superintendent.

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A Great Negotiator’s Essential Advice

Harvard Business Review

During his remarkable career, described in detail here , Koh played central roles in some of the most complex international negotiations ever held.

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