Results for Leadership

Article: The Importance of First Line Leaders

First line leaders are the brave people on the front lines of organizational leadership. They are called upon day in and day out to lead a team.

Article: Building a Professional Community

Vibrant communities combine face-to-face meetings with an online hub for sharing resources and coordinating events.

Article: Team Building across Cultures

In addition to national cultures, corporate and functional/professional cultures will influence your team.

Article: Learning to Have a Difficult Conversation

We all face conversations at work that we dread such as giving someone negative feedback. However, every interaction can also be a "learning conversation."

Article: A Reminder for Turbulent Times: Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers

When we worry, we activate the same stress responses that we evolved to respond to acute physical danger. Over the long run, this can make us sick.

Book Review: Good to Great by Jim Collins

What does it take for a mediocre company to become a star performer? That’s the question that author Jim Collins investigated with his team. The answers are informative and enjoyable.

Book Review: The Art of Innovation by Tom Kelley

Kelley, general manager at the design firm IDEO, describes his company’s angle on innovation and the processes that support it.

Book Review: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

The best-designed products and services allow the user to experience flow. This classic book from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi remains a useful guide for designers in their attempt to create flow with their products and services.


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How to Present, Part 1: Show the Numbers

Most business presentations contain charts and tables. Numbers are central for measuring success, identifying opportunities and making informed decisions.
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