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

Skip Prichard

” -Henry Mintzberg. Leadership Tip: Great managers are great communicators. What’s just one “Peter Economy” interview tip? My #1 tip for interviewing a prospective new employee is to do your homework. Because they are more innovative than companies with management teams that are not diverse. 4) Support.

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How are leadership development programs contributing to a more balanced society?

Coaching Ourselves

Our co-founder Henry Mintzberg, has long been proclaiming this need for change. He traces the tipping point for our current imbalance to 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell, signaling the end of the communist regime in Eastern Europe. This change is now happening at lightning speed. In his book Rebalancing Society , he writes: “Enough!

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The Making of an Innovation Master

Harvard Business Review

A workshop attendee asked me this seemingly simple question: "So, what else should I read to learn more about innovation?". But in thinking it through, I did eventually end up with a highly personal list I call " The Masters of Innovation " (which appears in my latest book ). To see my selections, click here. So what makes a Master?