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Managing and Leading…Lessons from Gilbert & Sullivan

You're Not the Boss of Me

This 1999 production tells a story of Gilbert and Sullivan. Then, they discover something new, as Gilbert is reluctantly dragged, (by his long-suffering wife), to see some Japanese entertainers perform. It is there, that The Mikado is conceived. They set the tone for the rest of the company who followed suit without question.

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A Year in Review…and a Hint at What's Next

You're Not the Boss of Me

Managing & Leading…Lessons from Gilbert & Sullivan was really fun to write. And, it helps if you are a Gilbert & Sullivan fan too. Managing Your Personal Impact…One Boss’s Story will show you what I mean. So here’s another look at Four Reasons Why Civility in the Workplace is a Must. I Love to tell stories.

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Taking Inventory & A Model For Making It Meaningful

You're Not the Boss of Me

Managing and Leading…Lessons from Gilbert & Sullivan → September 6, 2010 · 12:55 am ↓ Jump to Comments Taking Inventory & A Model For Making It Meaningful Labour Day weekend always feels to me like a harbinger of renewal. Announces Social Media, Branding & Diversity Strategies" by @ bizshrink.

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Message to New Leaders – Bring Your Courage to Work

You're Not the Boss of Me

Announces Social Media, Branding & Diversity Strategies" by @ bizshrink. When have you had to step up? Care to share?

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Why Inspiration Matters

Harvard Business Review

The writer Elizabeth Gilbert rightly expresses this concern in her inspiring TED talk. I agree with Gilbert that one should not put pressure on oneself to become inspired. Another incredibly important, and often overlooked trigger of inspiration is exposure to inspiring managers, role models, and heroes.

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Make IT Delightful, and Other Ways to Enchant Your Employees

Harvard Business Review

Yes, smart companies still must invest in fair compensation, diversity, family-friendly HR policies, work-life integration, playful environments and activities, perks, and a more holistic notion of well-being, as well as nurturing a values-based, purpose-driven culture that motivates people to work together for a greater cause.

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How to Revive a Tired Network

Harvard Business Review

By managing the three key properties of networks that either propel you forward or hold you back—breadth, connectivity, and dynamism—you can develop a stronger network and use it as an essential leadership tool. This article will show you how to reinvent your network, by managing these three critical dimensions.

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