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    • 17 Feb 2022
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    When Employees Feel a Sense of Purpose, Companies Succeed

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Corporate cultures tend to encourage conformity. At a time when employees expect more from their jobs, companies should make space for individuality, Ranjay Gulati argues in this excerpt from his book, Deep Purpose. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 15 Feb 2022
    • Book

    When Working Harder Doesn’t Work, Time to Reinvent Your Career

    by Avery Forman

    The second half of your life could be better than the first. Really. In the book From Strength to Strength, Arthur Brooks shows how letting go of past glory can open the possibilities of life's "second curve." Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Feb 2022
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    Beyond the Cold War: Reinventing Socialism in 5 Countries

    by Dina Gerdeman

    People have long associated socialism with the Soviet Union and Cold War, but many countries in the developing world have adapted the ideology to meet their needs, says a new book by Jeremy Friedman. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Feb 2022
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    Innovation Isn’t Just for Startups: How Big Companies Can Succeed

    by Lane Lambert

    Innovation doesn't have to be limited to the Teslas and Amazons of the world. In a new book, Michael Tushman and Andrew Binns share how explorers lead change and help incumbent companies strike gold. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 23 Nov 2021
    • Book

    What It Takes to Build an Organizational Culture That Wins

    by Avery Forman

    In a world of short-term thinking, an effective organizational culture provides the ultimate competitive advantage. In Win from Within, James Heskett offers a roadmap for developing one. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 31 Aug 2021
    • Book

    Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Employees lower down the organizational ladder have far more power than they realize. If they worked together, they could effect significant change within their workplaces, says Julie Battilana. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 06 Aug 2021
    • Book

    Steve Jobs and the Rise of the Celebrity CEO

    by Dina Gerdeman

    A new book by Richard Tedlow digs into the careers of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah Winfrey to understand how CEOs went from nameless suits to acclaimed gurus. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Jul 2021
    • Book

    Good News for Disgraced Companies: You Can Regain Trust

    by Lane Lambert

    Companies skilled at building trust focus on four key elements, say Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta in their book, The Power of Trust. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Jun 2021
    • Book

    9 Tips from an Expert Fundraiser: Help Donors 'Invest in Their Passion'

    by Danielle Kost

    Seeking donations can feel like begging. In this excerpt from Effective Fundraising, F. Warren McFarlan offers advice to help trustees approach prospective donors with confidence. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 18 May 2021
    • Book

    Launching a Career in the COVID Economy? Here Are 5 Tips.

    by Carolyn DiPaolo

    The pandemic roiled education and the economy, but it doesn't have to derail a new graduate's career. In The Unspoken Rules, Gorick Ng offers advice to help job seekers find the right path. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 May 2021
    • Book

    The Hard Truth About Being a CEO

    by Michael Blanding

    CEOs rarely get the full story from advisers and don't seem to know when to step down, says David Fubini. His book Hidden Truths offers candid wisdom for leaders. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 May 2021
    • Book

    Best Buy: How Human Connection Saved a Failing Retailer

    by Michael Blanding

    In The Heart of Business, former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly shares how he revived the ailing electronics chain, offering a guide to leaders facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 20 Apr 2021
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    A Simple Question That Can Guide Companies to Epic Success

    by Danielle Kost

    Will that big idea create value? In Better, Simpler Strategy, Felix Oberholzer-Gee shows how even the most innovative companies adhere to one basic principle. He delves further into his framework in a new video. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 13 Apr 2021
    • Book

    How Inclusive Managers Create Glass-Shattering Organizations

    by Kristen Senz

    Gender equity offers a new source of competitive advantage. In Glass Half-Broken, Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg provide advice for companies working toward parity. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 23 Mar 2021
    • Book

    Succeeding in the New Work-from-Anywhere World

    by Michael Blanding

    Remote work is here to stay. Tsedal Neeley's Remote Work Revolution offers business leaders a blueprint for navigating the virtual workplace. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 22 Feb 2021
    • Book

    Reaching Today's Omnichannel Customer Takes a New Sales Strategy

    by Kristen Senz

    For salespeople working harder than ever to stay ahead of customers' evolving buying habits, Frank Cespedes offers timeless advice in his new book, Sales Management That Works. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 08 Feb 2021
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    How to Make the World Better, Not Perfect

    by Michael Blanding

    If we want to do more good for the world, we must first change how we think about our behavior, says Max Bazerman in his book Better, Not Perfect. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 25 Jan 2021
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    In a Nutshell, Why American Capitalism Succeeded

    by Sean Silverthorne

    Walter Friedman encapsulates four centuries of economic progress—from European merchants to Steve Jobs—in his efficient book, American Business History: A Very Short Introduction. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 18 Jan 2021
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    How Thinking Like a Startup Helps Governments Solve More Problems

    by Martha Lagace

    Public entrepreneurship can bring agile thinking and new ideas to governments. Mitchell Weiss explains how in his new book, We the Possibility. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 05 Oct 2020
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    Want to Be Happier? Make More Free Time

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Enjoying life requires time, but too often we willingly give it away in pursuit of money and career. Ashley Whillans shows how to restore the proper balance. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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