Our natural inclination is to resolve the paradoxes of organizational life. Before trying to eliminate opposing tensions, however, I would encourage you to consider the option of maintaining the tension as a normal requirement of growth and life. *. frontpage MORE >>

Here are five choice articles from the business schools, the business press and major consulting firms to start off your work week. I'm pointing you to articles about managing in a connected world, productivity, economic protests that changed history, the most powerful motivator, and "Optimizationism.". Leadership Reading MORE >>

George Beahm has compiled a collection of Steve Jobs quotes in I, Steve. Organized by topic, this is a great (and sourced) collection. Here are a few: • I would trade all my technology for an afternoon with Socrates. My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to make them better. People judge you by your performance, so focus on the outcome. MORE >>

I have always liked Andy Rooney’s essays.  They were so well-written. One quote that has popped up throughout the weekend, after his death, is this one. He described his work this way: “I’m a writer who reads what he’s written.” ” This is your presentation tip of the day. This is what Andy Rooney did.  His [.]. MORE >>

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! There's no theme this month, no cute nicknames, no commentary, just a straightforward list of 45 of the best posts submitted for your reading pleasure. The fried clams won. I've had readers ask "Why so many? Could you pare it down for us?". When in doubt, try 'em all! MORE >>