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Silence, Listening and Executive Competence

BY Helen WhelanThu Jul 24, 2008 at 1:31 PM

By Kenny Moore It’s not just our personal life that benefits from silence. So does our corporate one. I recently had a chance to work with one of our Operating officers. He asked my help in designing a group meeting ...READ»

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION | 2 comments

Creativity is in the Detail, and Everywhere…

BY Margaret HeffernanTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Companies need to allow employees to liberate their inherent creativity, rather than squash it as most do. Tapping one's inner creativity within a destination-driven society requires the courage to slow down and reflect inwards. READ»

EMPLOYEE RETENTION | Comment

When Performance Reviews Underperform

BY Mark GoulstonTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

If you let subordinates select their own performance criteria, most of the time they will make the wrong choice. Get the best out of your employees by creating effective, high-quality performance criteria documents -- here's how. READ»

HIRING EMPLOYEES | Comment

Shifting Gears at 105 mph -- Without Flying off a Cliff

BY Karen PostTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Part IX: The Growth of a Brand. Karen Post continues to offer branding lessons from a social-networking startup.READ»

LEADERSHIP SKILLS | Comment

Creating the Inspiration -- Part 2

BY Gordon QuickTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

If you are willing to go to the trouble of creating a vision statement, shouldn’t it motivate your employees? Avoid three common pitfalls that can negate the impact of your vision. READ»

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Creating the Inspiration -- Part 1

BY Gordon QuickTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Are vision statements really necessary? Does anyone really take them seriously? If the majority of vision statements are any indication, the answer to both questions is no. But are these companies missing something? READ»

LEADERSHIP SKILLS | Comment