Subject: Management/Leadership
How to be happy at work : the power of purpose, hope and friendships
“I’m working harder than I ever have, and I don’t know if it’s worth it anymore.” If you’re a manager or leader in today’s high-speed, […]
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The power of positive leadership : how and why positive leaders transform teams and organizations and change the world
We are not positive because life is easy. We are positive because life can be hard. As a leader, you will face numerous obstacles, negativity, and tests. There […]
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The power of people skills : how to eliminate 90% of your HR problems ansd dramatically increase team and company performance
People are the problem. They’re always the problem. If a business person goes home frustrated, if they talk with their significant other about it, if […]
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Leading the unleadable : how to manage mavericks, cynics, divas and other difficult people
The control-freak, the narcissist, the slacker, the cynic… Difficult people are the worst part of a manager’s job.Whether it comes from direct reports or people […]
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Lead like a heretic : how to challenge the status quo – and thrive
In his 2016 ground-breaking leadership book, The Compassionate Conspiracy, Dr. Phil Johnson redefined ‘conspirators’ as ‘radical global servant-leaders’ who work together to tackle the biggest […]
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The feedback fix : dump the past, embrace the future, and lead the way to change
The secret to giving better feedback isn’t what we say – it’s what others hear. Too often, people hear about a past they can’t control, […]
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Armstrong on reinventing performance management : building a culture of continuous improvement
Armstrong on Reinventing Performance Management details how to build a culture of ongoing feedback and coaching and provides case studies of how this approach to […]
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HBR guide to performance management
Are your employees meeting their goals? Is their work improving over time? Understanding where your employees are succeeding–and falling short–is a pivotal part of ensuring […]
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Comprehensive problem-solving and skill development for next-generation leaders
“This book is a critical reference source for the latest academic research on the implementation of innovative qualities, strategies, and competencies for effective leadership and […]
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Collaborating with the enemy : how to work with people you don’t agree with or like or trust
Kahane proposes a new approach to collaboration–stretch collaboration–that is built on this insight. He offers examples of how he’s helped people apply it in all […]
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