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To: Head of Learning and Development From: VP Operations, Division SouthWest Dear Learning and Development team, Thank you very much for all your good intentions with the management and leadership development initiatives in the past, I know you ... More...

We are facing challenges in our economy the likes of which have not been experienced in most of our lifetimes. News stories seem to bounce from bad to worse to hope to despair, leaving relatively rare moments of optimism and huge holes of uncertaint... More...

The number one myth about Generation Y is that they're disloyal. I'll tell you something interesting we've learned in our research. One of the questions we ask people every single day is this: "Are you loyal to your employer?" The o... More...

"There are two kinds of people in the world: those who make excuses and those who get results. An excuse person will find any excuse for why a job was not done, and a results person will find any reason why it can be done. Be a creator, not a re... More...

An experienced nurse-manager in a busy hospital told me she stopped a new young nurse from administering the wrong medicine by intravenous drip to a patient. The manager pulled the young nurse aside and explained emphatically how serious a mistake sh... More...

During the rollercoaster ups and downs of our recent economy, minor shortfalls quickly turned into major cliffs for leaders who failed to bolt expenses to revenues. Just look at U.S. Steel. In the second quarter of 2008, the company achieved record p... More...

After reading that headline, are you visualizing a ball game or a talent show? If you're confused, the fault is mine, not yours. Mixing metaphors makes communication about as clear as mud. Similes and metaphors engage an audience by comparing th... More...

In times of uncertainty and upheaval like – we’re now experiencing – we turn to “experts” to tell us what’s going on and what we can expect. Don’t believe a word of what they are uttering. Numerous studies sh... More...

Do your employees complain of favoritism, or inconsistency in decision-making, or lack of fairness? If so, the problem – and the solution – may be your organization’s values. On its face, identifying values to guide workplace beh... More...

Consider this scenario: The boss drafts a report and asks a staff member to proofread it. The assistant brings the report back with a section marked and says, "I don't understand what you mean here," to which the boss replies, "Oh, tha... More...

Catatonic is defined in Psychiatry as being in an immobile or unresponsive stupor. According to the literature, people suffering from catatonia are schizophrenic when they become rigid and unable to flex or move. There are plenty of examples of pe... More...

andrea@morningstarventures.comBy Andrea Chilcote and Susan Reece, PhD Power is a fascinating concept. Babies experience power related to obtaining nourishment and comfort; adults recognize how power affects their jobs, lifestyle and relationships.... More...

andrea@morningstarventures.comBy Andrea Chilcote and Susan Reece, PhD Power is a fascinating concept. Babies experience power related to obtaining nourishment and comfort; adults recognize how power affects their jobs, lifestyle and relationships.... More...

Vague phrases may have carelessness or courtesy at their source. But vagueness resulting from unnecessary jargon irritates your audience. Why do people lapse into jargon when a simple, clear statement would communicate the message just as well? Some ... More...

"An organization without human commitment is like a person without a soul: Skeleton, flesh, and blood may be able to consume and to excrete, but there is no life force." — Henry Mintzberg, management professor and author If the mai... More...

Using the Power of Social Networking in a Recession By Jack Keogh I “discovered” Facebook a couple of years ago when I received an invitation to be a “friend” of the teenaged niece of a family connection in Mexico. I accep... More...

"Everyone has a special purpose, a special talent or gift to give to others, and it is your duty to discover what it is. Your special talent is God's gift to you. What you do with your talent is your gift to God." — Gautama Chopra, Ch... More...

By: Susan Reece, PhD and Andrea Chilcote When my tennis coach tells me that I didn’t follow through on my swing, I ask myself how the ball “knows.” The trajectory of the ball is influenced by all of the nuances of my stance, appr... More...

Most leaders will readily agree that earning and keeping the trust of others is critical to their effectiveness as a leader. It is quite possibly the single most important prerequisite for leaders at all organization levels. Unfortunately, it can als... More...

"Keith, I got it!" replied Jerry, the director of recruiting for a national remodeling company. "I figured out my weakness in my leadership style and communication. My downfall is, I'm one of the guys." "And that's a bad t... More...

"Leadership is about coping with change. Part of the reason it has become so important in recent years is that the world has become more competitive and more volatile...doing what was done yesterday, or doing it 5% better, is no longer a formula... More...

Pacific Timesheet, the leading name in timesheet software and time tracking, announced enhancements to its holiday scheduling and time off request features. These include enhanced support for multiple holiday schedules worldwide by locales, and fo... More...

With a suffering economy there is the temptation to operate in fear. As scary as the situation may be, leaders have a great opportunity and responsibility to be inspiring. Here are seven principles for inspiring your employees that you can take act... More...

Generations and Change by Kathi Irvine and Chris Edgelow The past 20 years of helping organizations change has taught us one simple thing: When organizations clearly identify their business strategy, align their priorities and initiatives to th... More...

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Social Learning for Management Development (on a shoestring!)

Clearing a Passage through Today’s “Frozen” Economy

The #1 Myth about Generation Y

Leaders Take Responsibility for Their Choices

Real Managers' Stories About Generation Y in the Workplace

The Four Crucial Conversations for Uncertain Economic Times

Keep Your Head in the Game: Be a Class Act

Don’t Believe Those “Expert” Forecasts

Warning! Values May Be Detrimental to Your Organization’s Health

Recycling Isn't Always Ideal

Breaking Free

Power’s Paradoxical Pattern

Power’s Paradoxical Pattern

Jargon: Know When to Use It and When to Avoid It

Leadership on Purpose

The Power of Social Networking in a Recession

True to Our Souls

How Does A Tennis Ball Know That You Will Follow Through on Your Swing?

How Does A Tennis Ball Know That You Will Follow Through on Your Swing?

Can You Still be Trusted?

Become a Vulnerable Leader

More Change Demands More Leadership

Pacific Timesheet Announces Leave/Holiday Enhancements

The 7 Principles for Inspiring Employees

Generations and Change

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