Common Purpose Leadership

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Joel Kurtzman

Some companies, such as Apple, seem to always get it right, and its not just because they have great designers, developers, and markets. Lots of companies have these things. Its because they have goals that are far bigger than the company and they let their people pursu... More »

Leadership Guidelines for Turbulent Times

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Priscilla Nelson

During turbulent times, everything speeds up. The pressures of shifting emotions, processes, and demands increase as more and more is expected from everyone. You are simultaneously juggling the daily needs of the business, caring for the wounded, and helping pick up the... More »

The Care and Feeding of T&D Professionals

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Melissa Westmoreland

If you manage talented training professionals, now is not the time to lose them. When the economy starts rebounding, people who have been in stagnant no-raise situations will head for the door. The problem is that the people who leave will most likely be your top perfor... More »

Five Fallacies About Time

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Lisa Haneberg

One of the barriers middle managers face regarding time is their perception of time management. How many times have you heard yourself, or a fellow middle manager, utter these statements: Time is precious. There is never enough time! If it aint broke, dont fix it. If it... More »