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A vast treasure of intellectual capital awaits you….

First Friday Book Synopsis

Many people are unaware that among the invaluable resources that Harvard Business Review makes available at no cost online are more than 100 videos — each about five minutes in length – that have been excerpted from conversations during which eminent thought leaders share their insights. Here’s a partial list. FYI, I am using a [.].

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Janet Malcolm, The Art of Nonfiction No. 4: An Interview

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Not everyone is aware of the fact that there is a wealth of priceless intellectual capital available at the website of The Paris Review. If you are seeking delicious brain food, look no further. Founded in Paris by Harold L. Humes, Peter Matthiessen, and George Plimpton in 1953, The Paris Review began with a simple [.].

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The Global Innovation 1000 (2011): Why Culture is Key

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Tom Stewart is Booz & Company’s Chief Marketing & Knowledge Officer. In a recent email update, he asks several intriguing questions: Are there CEOs anywhere in the world who want their companies to become less innovative? Is anyone calling on employees to do a better job of thinking inside the box?

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The 4 Types of Teams All Leaders Need to Understand

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Here is an article written by Thomas A. Stewart for BNET, The CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the BNET newsletters, please click here. * * * You saw it last night: UConn’s Kemba Walker is the best college [.].

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Apple’s Secret Sauce: The Real Ingredients

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Here is an excerpt from article written by Thomas A. Stewart for BNET (March 22, 2011), The CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the BNET newsletters, please click here. To read the complete article, please click here. * * [.].