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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on…Making Strengths Productive (Peter Drucker)

The Practical Leader

One of the first management books I read when I became a supervisor at Culligan Water in the mid-seventies was Peter Drucker’s slim and wisdom packed book, The Effective Executive. Chapter 4; “Making Strengths Productive,” was especially helpful. ” “Effective executives lead from strength in their own work.

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Dave Ulrich: A third interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Dave Ulrich is a Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL Group, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. He studies how organizations build capabilities of leadership, speed, learning, accountability, and talent through leveraging human resources.

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The Evolution of HR

LDRLB

Peter Drucker wrote that personnel administrators are preoccupied with “gimmicks” and consistently complain that they lack status. Drucker wrote that almost 60 years ago and many other authors have echoed his assertions in the decades since. Just look at some of these essay titles: “Does Human Resources have a future?”

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Developing Leaders to Drive Business Results

Coaching Tip

Highly effective leadership is needed throughout every organization, from the first-level managers to the CEO. The chief human resources officer must take the lead in developing leadership programs, processes, and events to ensure that leaders are ready and effective. Ask, “What is right for the enterprise?”. Source: Jack J.

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The Evolution of HR

LDRLB

Peter Drucker wrote that personnel administrators are preoccupied with “gimmicks” and consistently complain that they lack status. Drucker wrote that almost 60 years ago and many other authors have echoed his assertions in the decades since. Just look at some of these essay titles: “Does Human Resources have a future?”

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6 Key Elements of a Healthy Culture

Skip Prichard

Most organizations are not completely healthy or entirely unhealthy, but rather lie somewhere in the middle. We agree with the phrase attributed to Peter Drucker: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” We describe culture as being on a spectrum between healthy and unhealthy. Don’t miss: Turn Your Mistakes Into Gold.

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My Name Is Marshall Goldsmith…

Marshall Goldsmith

His work has been recognized by nearly every professional organization in his field. He served on the Board of the Peter Drucker Foundation for ten years. Dr. Goldsmith’s Ph.D. is from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management where he was recognized as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.