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The Law of Reciprocity

Coaching Tip

Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). What is a reciprocity advantage and how can an organization achieve this? Scale it when you find a new business that is Desirable, Viable, and Ownable (you know how to win when the market matures). Cialdini spot market Wayne Baker William Morrow'

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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

Leading Blog

In this uncertain environment, including the mounting global economic concerns, a humble mindset will be the only thing that will unlock the most promising business, social and economic innovations. Adam Grant demonstrates how originality, can and should be taught and nurtured. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Buy-In – The Imperative Strategy

Strategy Driven

Business Improv: Experiential Learning Exercises to Train Employees to Handle Every Situation with Success by Val and Sarah Gee The secret to business growth is right before your eyes – it’s the creativity and innovation percolating in each one of your employees every minute of every day. Business Improv !

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12 Reads for 2012

LDRLB

Influence by Robert Cialdini. This is the classic text on how to persuade others and resist persuasion yourself based on solid research into psychology. The Heath Brothers lay down well-researched but entertaining instruction on how to change things when change is hard. Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. Adapt by Tim Harford.

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A Consultant’s Guide to Firing a Client

Harvard Business Review

Here’s how to recognize when it’s time for your business relationship to end. Even Best Buy, the originator of the innovative “Results Only Work Environment” program, later rescinded it.) How to be more productive at work. When you’re doing work you no longer want to do. You and Your Team.

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11 Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Harvard Business Review

I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. Robert Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Richard Tedlow, Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built. Covey's book represents the best in self-help.

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11 Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Harvard Business Review

I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. Robert Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Richard Tedlow, Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built. Covey's book represents the best in self-help.

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