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Bedtime Stories For Managers

Eric Jacobson

Nights this month, unplug from your mobile phone and both enjoy and learn from Henry Mintzberg ’s 42 former blog posts compiled into his new book, Bedtime Stories for Managers. The stories teach you how to transform an organization from one that: Functions as collections of Human Resources to communities of human beings.

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Does a Mentor have to Breathe?

In the CEO Afterlife

Human Resources. Prahalad and Henry Mintzberg joined me as silent colleagues. By applying Jacobs Suchard’s brands and businesses to HBR’s models, I was able to pin-point weaknesses and bring clarity to missing opportunities. But shortly after rising to the corporate throne, people and culture became my mantra.

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Wait, I’m the Boss?!? The Guide for New Managers to Succeed

Skip Prichard

s “Leadership Guy” because of his many articles on that platform. How I wish we had an entire day to talk about management and leadership. ” -Henry Mintzberg. Leadership Tip: Great managers are great communicators. He’s also known as Inc.’s I spoke to him about his work. 4 Things Great Managers Do. 4) Support.