Here's a review of my writing on leadership and talent development this week. There were posts on moral fog at Penn State, bosses who only do part of the job, and how talent alone is not enough. There were also posts of pointers and comment and tips for bosses. Leadership Reading MORE >>

John Baldoni is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, author and educator. He has taught what it means to inspire at the top of a mountain in the Canadian Rockies. At sea level in Orlando, Florida, he spoke to nearly one thousand USAF/JAG commissioned and non-commissioned officers on leadership and communication. MORE >>

The old saying goes “opportunities are all around us.” There are times when that statement is true for all of us, but the opportunities usually are not apparent. Opportunities come in different ways. Some are easy to spot and gladly accepted (getting that promotion at work). If the old saying is true, how do you spot opportunities? Make a plan. MORE >>

Here is the New York Times Hardcover Business Books Best Sellers List for November, 2011.  The new Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson made the immediate jump to number 1, and it is also number 1 on the Nonfiction list.  For most of the past week, it has been #s 1, 2, and 3, with [.]. MORE >>

It is that time of the year when corporates queue up at colleges to recruit (or rather, shortlist and book!) students for their organisations. And placement activities at campuses are at their zenith. As is the norm, the smart students are spoilt for choice as far as job offers are concerned.  the FREEDOM TO FAIL!!! forever! MORE >>