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What’s Happening On The Fifth Floor?

BY Terry TamminenMon Sep 28, 2009 at 1:56 PM

That’s what all of these stories have in common - - profitable ways to cut carbon. READ»

Management Rewired: What CAn Brain Science Tell Us About Leadership?

BY Ray WilliamsFri Sep 25, 2009 at 12:17 AM

Research on how the human brain can affect behaviors--called neuroscience, or the popular term, brain science--has yet to be fully appreciated by leaders of organizations. That knowledge could have a significant impact on how leaders are trained and what they doREAD»

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Management Wired: What Can Brain Science Tell Us About Leadership?

BY Ray WilliamsSun Sep 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM

Research on how the human brain can affect behaviors--called neuroscience, or the popular term, brain science--has yet to be fully appreciated by leaders of organizations. That knowledge could have a significant impact on how leaders are trained and what they do. In the past few decades, Scientists have gained new and more accurate scientific views of human behavior, studying the human brain. Organizational change that takes into account the physiological nature of the brain and ways that predisposes people to resist or cooperate with leaders can be extremely useful for leaders.READ»

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Time To Reconsider Executive Education Courtesy of the Recession

BY Ray WilliamsTue Sep 1, 2009 at 12:59 AM

As a result of the recession many organizations have instituted staff reductions and reorganizations at the management levels. In doing so, leaders have an opportune time to rethink management structure, leadership styles and involvement in executive education.READ»

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Leadership For A New Era

BY Ray WilliamsMon Aug 24, 2009 at 1:51 PM

In times of crisis, people's behaviors and perspectives--both in their personal and work lives--change irrevocably. Those that adapt to the changes have the best chance for success. As a result of the current economic crisis, our economic system will fundamentally change and will not return to the "way it was." Our organizations will need leaders who understand that and provide the kind of leadership necessary for the new era.READ»

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Using Social Networking for Talent Recruitment and Training

BY Ray WilliamsTue Aug 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM

Social networking such as Facebook, LinkedIn and others are now being used by recruiters to recruit talent and implement training.READ»

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Stress: What You and Your Boss Can Do About It

BY Ray WilliamsMon Aug 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM

We all hear about how the fast pace of life today, and how economic pressures have increased stress levels. While the bad news about stress is familiar to most of us, the good news about stress is rarely heard.READ»

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Why Kindness is a Necessary Leadership Characteristic

BY Ray WilliamsSun Aug 9, 2009 at 5:03 PM

The criticisms of leaders in business and government in recent times often focus on issues of integrity, morality and emotional intelligence. North American culture still is drawn to the individualistic, strong man image of leaders and leaders who have analytical ability, decision-making skills or proficiency in execution. So-called "soft-skills" or traits, such as kindness and compassion in leaders have often been seen as weaknesses. Yet there is increasing evidence that questions that image.READ»

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Why Don't I Feel Better: The Truth About Positive Affirmations and Self Help Books?

BY Ray WilliamsMon Aug 3, 2009 at 6:16 PM

"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking all the way to the latest, The Secret, have encouraged people with low self-esteem to make positive self-statements or affirmations. New research suggests it may do more harm than good to many people.READ»

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How to Turn the Dysfunctional Workplace into an Environment Where People Actually Want to Work

BY Roxanne EmmerichThu Jul 23, 2009 at 3:54 PM

Are you ready to do what it takes to end the dysfunctions and create a can-do culture in your workplace? READ»

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