Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2018

“The world is more malleable than you think and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape…That’s what this degree of yours is — a blunt instrument. Develop a mutual mentoring program. Developing these could lead you to your calling. rawpixel/unsplash. So, go forth and build something with it.”

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

No doubt many would argue that is indeed the case, and will point to the way technologies from the smartphone to CRISPR are opening up new ways of living and working. The problem is, these technologies don’t appear to be making a difference to productivity figures, or subsequently the wages and wellbeing of people.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2011

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. Written for all leaders who need to develop and renew their leadership skills.

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CEO How To Venture Capitalist Follow-up 57

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Courtesy of Blast Books . ” Courtesy of Blast Books . “There were catchphrases that had to be hammered into the head of the employees, just like advertising does to the general public.” From a 1966 Chrysler Corporation conference, courtesy of Blast Books . “The Bathrooms are Coming! .”

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 20, 2017

Hammering home the point, the client added, “It’s probably a good time to terminate our contract.” On the plus side, his company’s healthy book of accounts receivable indicated that if he could stop the cash burn quickly, he stood a chance to walk away with a tidy sum. Not a viable option, he concluded.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2018

“I did talk to that leadership development firm last year,” he said. Indeed, his 360 had been eye-opening. “Because you never booked it!” “Besides, lots of experts say that too many people view comp as a hammer and every problem as a nail. ” They both sat quietly for a minute.

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Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Government is like a sledge hammer. In the words of Cheap Trick in their opening song from the At Budakon album: "Ain't That a Shame." It all started with the "I Want You to Want Me" song that I first heard blaring at a gas station in South Carolina while on vacation. Having trouble reading this image?

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. If one approach isn’t working, try another rather than continuing to hammer away fruitlessly. ” I hear sentences like these repeatedly from coaching clients.

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Productivity Products Tips Self-aware 9

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. If one approach isn’t working, try another rather than continuing to hammer away fruitlessly. ” I hear sentences like these repeatedly from coaching clients.

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