This is a very timely, inspiring, and practical book for leading in turbulent times. In the turbulent times after 9/11, they talked further about their strong sense that "uncertainty is permanent, chaotic times are normal, change is accelerating, and instability will likely characterize the rest of our lives." Sounding familiar? MORE >>

Some fences that can confine our thinking: Titles Labels Procedures Policies Precedents Bias Passion Fatigue Time Resources Priorities Peers Status Criticism Ideology Distance Architecture Appearance Assumptions Speed MORE >>

Every sales person knows how important good communication is in building business relationships. But have you ever thought about what it takes to build instant rapport with anyone? One time I was on a business trip, and due to a series of events I had to get a hotel room with no reservation. James From early childhood, Dr. Matthew B. MORE >>

What is Transdiciplinarity? The Institute for the Future and the University of Phoenix Research Institute list transdisciplinarity as #7 in a list of skills critical for Workforce 2020. They define it as "understanding concepts across multiple disciplines.". MORE >>

Every week I select five excellent posts from this week's independent business blogs. This week, I'm pointing you to posts on helping people through change, why some people shouldn't be leaders, getting the most from a coach, creating an adaptable team, and barriers to communication. Leadership Reading MORE >>