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Should we all focus more on learning to ask questions?
February 8, 2013The concept of asking questions seems to be following me around lately. Several weeks ago, I read an article...
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Leaders who use their life stories–Howard Schultz of Starbucks
February 1, 2013As I wrote recently, I plan to give, from time to time, examples of “leading by autobiography”, from leaders...
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More stories of identity
January 25, 2013I find stories of identity in a wide variety of fields, not only in business or political leaders. Recently,...
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How leaders use their stories of identity
January 18, 2013People who read this blog, and many others, often send me stories. Of course, I am grateful for this,...
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Update on my recent activity
January 11, 2013I have been a bit quieter than usual on the Internet these past weeks, somewhat for family reasons but...
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Ratan Tata: a shining example of business leadership in the third world
January 3, 2013People have often asked me to cite business leaders outside of Europe and the US whom I admire. I...
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” – Oscar Wilde
December 26, 2012I love this quote from Oscar Wilde, who in my opinion said some of the funniest things of all...
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In response to FT Article :“Genius explained, with help from Mozart”
December 10, 2012In the December 6th edition of the Financial Times, I came upon an article by columnist Lucy Kellaway entitled,...
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In response to Fast Company Article : “Does “Liking” A Bulldozer Help Sell More Of Them?”
December 6, 2012I enjoyed “Does “Liking” A Bulldozer Help Sell More Of Them?”‘article, as I have been considering the question business-to-business...
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Deliberate practice, continued
October 29, 2012In the previous entry, we discussed the importance of the mentor or coach in the concept of deliberate practice....