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HOW TO GET OUT OF THE BUSINESS-AS-USUAL TRAP

BY Arnold BeekesWed Nov 18, 2009 at 5:32 AM

One of the main constraints that managers and executives face is time and related to that priority. The day-to-day business and its challenges, small fires and other problems are consuming all their energy and time. They are ...READ»

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HOW TO GET OUT OF THE BUSINESS-AS-USUAL TRAP

BY Arnold BeekesWed Nov 18, 2009 at 5:31 AM

One of the main constraints that managers and executives face is time and related to that priority. The day-to-day business and its challenges, small fires and other problems are consuming all their energy and time. They are ...READ»

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Cut Yourself Some Slack, Willya?

BY George DennisSun Nov 15, 2009 at 9:23 PM

If this year has taught many in business anything, it is how failure can reach out and grab even the most successful enterprise. Yes we all have been reminded that failure is a fact of life but we may have forgotten that failure is ...READ»

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Transformational Speaking

BY Seth KahanFri Nov 13, 2009 at 11:08 PM

Do you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways ...READ»

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REFRESH YOUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

BY Arnold BeekesThu Nov 12, 2009 at 7:44 AM

Most organizations do have a fix set of partners. They cover many ...READ»

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Driving Dramatic Progress through Touchstone Events

BY Seth KahanTue Nov 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM

The original touchstone was basanite. It is a smooth, black stone used to test the quality of gold and silver. It was rubbed across the precious metal and the authenticity could be determined by the color of the streak ...READ»

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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone - Why are job seekers are afraid to change?

BY Phil RosenbergSun Nov 8, 2009 at 4:08 PM

How can candidates break free from the vicious cycle of fear of change?READ»

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6 Steps to a Breakthrough

BY Seth KahanWed Nov 4, 2009 at 5:59 AM

Get your scope right. Identify the area you will address. This will determine what is relevant and what is not as you move forward, untangling inter-dependent relationships. Identify your Most Valuable Players Now you are looking ...READ»

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CHANGING? YOU FIRST……….!

BY Arnold BeekesTue Nov 3, 2009 at 3:16 AM

It is an open door to talk about all the change that is necessary and all the change programs that are work in process. However, there is also plenty of evidence (McKinsey, IBM) that the majority of the changes ...READ»

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“Something’s got to change….”

BY Stephanie FrankFri Oct 30, 2009 at 6:05 PM

Every year about this time, I start thinking about what my theme word will be for next year. Then, in December, I will take the last 2 weeks and reflect, review and clean up whatever I need to in order to keep thing rolling.READ»

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The Change Leader's MVPs

BY Seth KahanThu Oct 29, 2009 at 7:59 PM

A select group of people brings any change initiative to life. I call these people, the Most Valuable Players (MVPs). They are not always friends. They do not always have clout, political power, or ...READ»

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WHAT KIND OF INNOVATOR ARE YOU?

BY Arnold BeekesTue Oct 27, 2009 at 4:59 AM

In the book ‘Old Masters and Young Geniuses’ by David Galenson there are two types of innovators researched. His analysis of the life cycles of creativity has considered painters, sculptors, poets, novelists and ...READ»

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The Change Leadership Team

BY Seth KahanFri Oct 23, 2009 at 9:11 PM

Assemble a Change Leadership Team to champion your initiative everywhere it's important for your presence to be felt. The members of the Change Leadership Team are drawn from your Most Valuable Players - the people who will bring ...READ»

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HOW TO CLOSE THE CORPORATE GAP? BRIDGE BUILDERS NEEDED!

BY Arnold BeekesTue Oct 20, 2009 at 10:33 AM

It looks like the gap, the divide is getting bigger instead of getting smaller. Which gap? Well, between on one hand the Corporate leaders and managers who are not open to change, who continue to do business as they have done for ...READ»

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Change is Personal

BY Donna KarlinMon Oct 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM

When organizations inform staff about massive change, transition, cut backs, re-engineering or whatever label they place on it with the assurance that "It's not personal" that they have to change how their organization operates to work within the current economic climate, keep up with competitors etc, and it's not about them, the take away is "It's about me. It's all about me." READ»

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HIRING FOR AWESOMENESS OR FOR AVERAGENESS

BY Arnold BeekesTue Oct 13, 2009 at 4:00 AM

Most recruiting companies list in their job requirements exactly what experience the candidate should bring. They prefer to hire someone who has done exactly the same job in another company, but in the same ...READ»

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The Future of Health Care Is Social [slideshow]

BY Jennifer Kilian and Barbara PantusoThu Oct 8, 2009 at 9:17 AM

Read the feature article: The Future of Health Care is Social Join in the conversation this Thursday October 8 at noon eastern, when frog design holds a discussion about the future of health care on Twitter (follow @frogdesign ...READ»

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Hamel: Time for Management 2.0

BY Seth KahanWed Oct 7, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Gary Hamel's message at the World Business Forum today is that your organization is not fit for the future unless it is fit for human beings. Hamel is a globally recognized expert in business strategy and performer extraordinaire ...READ»

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Royal Dutch Shell's 3-Pronged Vision for the Future

BY Seth KahanWed Oct 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Peter Voser began his work as CEO, Royal Dutch Shell, July 2009. Formerly he was the CFO. When he addressed the World Business Forum today in New York City he spoke about Shell's priorities in the years ahead supplying energy for the ...READ»

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"There is No Such Thing as a Lost Cause... Unless You Give Up"

BY Seth KahanWed Oct 7, 2009 at 8:41 AM

George Lucas, the filmwriter, producer, and director known best for his Star Wars and Indiana Jones series, was interviewed at the World Business Forum in Radio City Music Hall yesterday.READ»

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Rubenstein's Sobering Tour de Force

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 3:35 PM

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlisle Group, a global private-equity firm managing more than $84.5B of equity capital, delivered a non-stop monologue today at the World Business Forum in New York City. His delivery was ...READ»

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Lencioni Teaches Team Engagement

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 2:30 PM

Patrick Lencioni is an expert in team performance. He is the author of eight best-selling books with over 2.5 million copies sold. After six years in print, his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team continues to be on national ...READ»

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Bill Conaty Sidesteps Issues, Plays it Safe at World Business Forum

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM

The opening sequence this morning at the World Business Forum highlighted the turmoil, crisis, and upheaval our business world has faced over the last year. It was ominous, one newspaper after the other headlining the dire events that ...READ»

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We’re Saving Big Business. We Need to Focus on Small Business.

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Bill George’s core competency is his deep experience, in-depth understanding of America’s major players and the intricacies of business economics. He led Medtronics, joining as CEO in ’91. He grew Medtronic’s market ...READ»

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The Future of Health Care Is Social

BY Jennifer Kilian and Barbara PantusoTue Oct 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Too many of us are too busy to be healthy--not because we lack awareness. It's finding the time to do it that's the problem. In an age of 24/7 connectivity, time feels more pressed than ever. Yet, it may be that the very technology allowing us this around-the-clock connection can transform how we manage our health.READ»