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John Wooden: What the Obituaries Missed

Michael Lee Stallard

In the summer of 2003, the ninety-two year-old Wooden traveled to the White House, where he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. He required even the best players to clean up after themselves in the locker room and not to expect the student managers to do it. why is everyone smiling?

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June Leadership Carnival

Michael Lee Stallard

posted at Utpal Writes where he shares a great story about a leader beyond his title who chose the road less traveled by assuming responsibility and making a difference. Utpal Vaishnav presents Contribute Beyond Your Title With Assumed Responsibility And Take The Right Decision! why is everyone smiling?

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A Penny for Your Privacy?

Harvard Business Review

Whether we're consulting it or not, the app is tracking our travel preferences, travel patterns, quite possibly our religious affiliation through our meal choice, and even our present location. We sell our privacy to the airlines when we download an airline app to our smartphones to receive better customer service.

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What U2 and the US Navy Have in Common: Connecting with Core Employees

Michael Lee Stallard

When he traveled to commands and bases around the world, Admiral Clark only infrequently held “all hands” calls, preferring to meet with leaders to share with them what he expected. He not only met with Commanding Officers but also met with Master Chiefs (who are the leaders of the enlisted class). why is everyone smiling?

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The Missing Market for Failure

Harvard Business Review

The idea was that many homes had space and a mattress, while many travelers were looking for cheap lodging. Airnb aimed to complete this missing market for matching those homes with travelers. The idea has grown and expanded to include more than just a mattress on a floor, and Airnb is now a broader player in the travel space.

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Free Your Staff to Think

Harvard Business Review

Employees can manage their own careers and schedules, using on-line benefits management, job posting systems, training, email, scheduling, and so forth. Create knowledge intermediaries. This is good. It puts the user in charge. The Myth of Self-Service. One has been around a long time.

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Why People Really Quit Their Jobs

Harvard Business Review

In the first week on the job, managers sit down with their new hires and ask them about their favorite projects they’ve done, the moments when they’ve felt most energized at work, the times when they’ve found themselves totally immersed in a state of flow, and the passions they have outside their jobs.

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