This section summarizes last month's LinkedIn Updates and Twitter Tweets sent about online articles or blog posts that I've flagged as worth reading. These are usually posted on weekends when I am doing much of my reading for research, learning, or leisure.

My original tweet commenting on the article preceeds each title and descriptor from the original source.

It's an obvious leadership approach that isn't so obvious for many organizations. Retaining top people is becoming a critical issue.

To keep employees loyal, try asking what they want - Fortune blog
"Somewhere between 30% and 80% of all employees -- depending on which poll you believe -- are itching to work elsewhere, as soon as they get a better offer."

Unlike many discussions of generational differences, this blog post offers practical advice followed by online comments and debate.

Managing and Motivating Employees in Their Twenties - Michael Fertik http://blogs.hbr.org
"Younger people are especially hungry both to learn and to receive affirmation that they are doing a good job. The best ones are generally much more motivated by incremental education and acknowledgement than they are by a modest bump in salary."