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Is sport such a poor metaphor for management?
February 23, 2017These days, when I sit down to write a blog post, there are two somewhat surprising threads running simultaneously through my...
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A message from Michael Jordan on talent and practice
September 25, 2012I once heard the illustrious basketball player Michael Jordan discussing his public image with a group of journalists. At...
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Using story and ritual to forge a sense of deep purpose
August 7, 2012This week, I continue on the example of Phil Jackson’s use of stories of identity and group rituals to...
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Slow management, and taking the time to frame and co-create a culture
July 31, 2012Last time, I discussed one of the soft skills I consider among the most important for a leader: the...
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The most important of all soft skills: cultivating and maintaining individual relationships
July 23, 2012This week, I have been preparing an article for the British website trainingzone.co.uk, who have asked me to write...