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Kenny Rogers on Strategy

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

But in the process of watching them learn to play, I gained some fascinating insights both about how novices approach poker and, by analogy, how many companies appear to approach strategy. It didn’t take too long for my children to get a grasp of the basic rules and hand rankings (three of a kind beats two pair, etc.),

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A New Way To Think For Business Leaders

Eric Jacobson

In the book, authored by Roger L. Martin , he urges business leaders to toss out the old ways of thinking, and instead try new models in every domain of management – from competition and customers to strategy, data, culture, talent, mergers and acquisitions, and everything in-between.

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The Einstellung Effect: Unlocking Your Potential To Deliver Breakthrough Success

Rich Gee Group

We often rely on proven strategies and approaches that have brought us success. The Einstellung Effect represents the mental rut formed by our preferred methods and successful strategies. He combined his training with scientific understanding, employing new training techniques and strategies. seconds.

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First Look: Leadership Books for December 2018

Leading Blog

Master Your Mind : Counterintuitive Strategies to Refocus and Re-Energize Your Runaway Brain by Roger Seip and Robb Zbierski. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Chief Joy Officer : How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear by Richard Sheridan.

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0409 | Two Strategy Questions That Matter

LDRLB

Strategy is a heavy topic. If you’re trying to build a solid strategy, then there are a number of resources you can draw from. No matter what tools you use, ultimately you’re strategy has to answer two questions, brilliantly posed by Roger Martin and A.G. Strategy is a heavy topic. and "How will we win?"

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The Key to Change is a People Focus

Lead Change Blog

I believe the book, written by Roger Plant, is now out of print, but you may pick up an old copy via the hyperlink. Roger introduced me to the concept of the organisational iceberg. Some time into my career, I came across a concept that helped me to understand—and then counteract—this lemming-like behaviour.

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0706 | How Transformation Works with Roger Martin & Sally Osberg

LDRLB

Strategy guru Roger L. Martin and Skoll Foundation President and CEO Sally R. Osberg are co-authors of Getting Beyond Better: How Social Entrepreneurship Works.

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