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Today's Workforce in the Global Marketplace

Coaching Tip

NO FEAR, an innovative business leadership book by Pekka A. They constantly generate new innovations; they use new networks to solve problems in an innovative manner, provided their interest is piqued. Can I identify with the leadership of the company to the degree that I am ready to ride into battle with them?

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You Need a Community, Not a Network

Harvard Business Review

Consider Ashoka , which provides start-up funding and support for social innovators worldwide. In our emerging super-networked economy, the next-generation leaders will increasingly be mobilizers, not directors. Informal leadership Managing people'

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The Art of HR: Building REAL Social Networks

LDRLB

Handy was mostly correct in his predictions, but even he probably did not foresee the explosion and extent of the technology and networks that would make this possible. Social acumen is essential to innovation, and requires a unique blend of tact, perseverance, skills and internal alliances.