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Blogging on Business Update from Bob Morris (Week of 4/15/13)

First Friday Book Synopsis

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Flat Army: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization Dan Pontefract The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation Jon Gertner To Save Everything, Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism Evgeny Morozov [.].

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The Culture of Business: How a Great Culture Can Grow Your Company

Chart Your Course

So how have these companies fared so well in creating a culture that promotes hard work, an emotional bond with co-workers and product, as well as new and innovative ideas? Cities are melting pots of creativity, innovation and ambition. Here are some ways you can do the same for your business.

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How Conflicting Work Personalities Drive Team Success

Chart Your Course

They’re likable people, but their preference for bonds confuses the goal-oriented driver. The Pioneer – Pioneers are the innovators. Not too concerned with data, results or deadlines, this person prefers building relationships with others. They value emotional connection and intelligence.

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Connection is defined as a bond that exists among a group of people based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self–centered individuals toward group-centered membership. Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. why is everyone smiling?

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Partners, Not Employees

Marshall Goldsmith

Talent management is a field that requires a healthy dose of leadership on the part of its practitioners, who must be innovators and influencers. And despite the apparent novelty of the concept of “talent management,” that’s always been true. originally published in Talent Management Magazine).

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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? When you take part in gossip you do none of these things. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

A leader who fails to understand this will never create the trust bond necessary to lead effectively. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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