Posted on February 24th, 2009 by Rebecca Bruns
Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class and the director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, has given us some new terminology in a recent article in The Atlantic and in an interview last Monday on NPR’s “OnPoint” with Tom Ashboork.
A “talent-rich ecosystem” [...]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2009 by Rebecca Bruns
Last week I pointed you to an audio of David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, discussing Making It All Work, his newest book. In this post I point you to a video of the guts of his thinking. It is very east to digest. Good luck in getting Control and Perspective on [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2009 by Rebecca Bruns
In our last post we talked about the psychodynamics of stress and change based upon an article in the Chicago Tribune (2/15/09) entitled “Your Emotional Stimulus Plan.” We suggested that leaders might assess their own personal dynamics in order to mobilize themselves and prepare to lead others as quickly as possible.
This post speculates as to [...]
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Posted on February 17th, 2009 by Rebecca Bruns
In Sunday’s Chicago Tribune (February 15, 2009), an article by reporter Barbara Mahany entitled “Your Emotional Stimulus Plan” led me to think about a “Leadership Stimulus Plan.”
We’re most definitely in the midst of “a detectable change in the internal or external environment” (Wikipedia’s definition of stimulus). This blog entry explores whether this is “something that [...]
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Administrator
The question was raised recently about what makes the difference between a High Potential Team and a High Performance Team. Specifically, is there a Critical “X” Factor that takes a team from High Potential to High Performance? Or is it only a team’s functional process that makes the difference?
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Administrator
Years ago one of the consultants I most admire, Steve Buchholz, author of Creating the High Performance Team, introduced the concept of “patient urgency” as an attitude that would benefit high performing teams. He taught that teams must convey a sense of urgency and yet be patient as well so as not to prematurely derail [...]
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Administrator
Is anyone else being driven batty by the confusing use of the two words “capability” and “competency?” Are they different or are they interchangeable? And, is it important?
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Administrator
David Allen has an insightful podcast titled: “Getting Things Done.” This is a great introduction to David Allen himself, and to his book, Making It All Work. It’s about an hour long, but well worth the listen. Very motivating!
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Administrator
There is a virulent strain of virus going around these days called the “Somehow…” virus. It is affecting individuals, teams, and entire firms without regard to size, location, industry, or performance.
Something has caught my attention lately. In the midst of action planning during a strategic planning workshop I heard, loud and clear, “Well, OK, I’ll [...]
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Administrator
This Is It!
This is Leadership Lookout — designed and written with the busy executive in mind. On these pages, in these posts, in links, and in thoughtful comments, you will find ideas and resources for staying at the top of your game. We will sift through the many resources that are out there, and highlight [...]
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