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Blogging on Business Update from Bob Morris (Week of 2/25/13)

First Friday Book Synopsis

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Global Tilt: Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift Ram Charan The AIG Story Maurice R. Greenberg and Lawrence Cunningham Global Tilt: Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift Ram Charan HBR’s [.].

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The Ten Most Important Business Challenges and Which Book to Consult for Each

First Friday Book Synopsis

Whenever asked to recommend business books, I immediately inquire, “What is the single greatest challenge that you and your organization now face?” ” Of course, responses vary but over time, these seem to be the ten challenges most frequently cited, followed by the book(s) I think will be most helpful.

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How to Really Listen to Your Employees

Harvard Business Review

” Su had a client who was strong, passionate, and innovative. Without first recognizing the influence of your early years, it’s difficult to change. Ram Charan. “There are personality traits that lend themselves to more empathic listening ,” explains Riordan. Further Reading. The Discipline of Listening.

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How the Best CEOs Differ from Average Ones

Harvard Business Review

Ram Charan spoke to HBR about this several years ago in the context of “making tough calls.” ” Great CEOs have a “nose” for what are the most significant issues, challenges, threats, and opportunities facing an organization.

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