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Just to whet your appetite… book selections for upcoming months – (Clayton Christensen; Robert Cialdini; Tim Ferris; and other authors)

First Friday Book Synopsis

Subtitled The Twelve Technological Forces That Will Shape our Future, Mr. Kelly, one of the founders of Wired Magazine, knows what he is talking… Read More Just to whet your appetite… book selections for upcoming months – (Clayton Christensen; Robert Cialdini; Tim Ferris; and other authors).

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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

Leading Blog

As technology becomes more disruptive and we see more importance placed on big data and artificial intelligence, what will matter most are those things that make us human – the soft skills. Actions have consequences and continuity of character matters.

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11 Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Harvard Business Review

Robert Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Cialdini's classic on the core principals of persuasion is a sterling example of the cross application of psychological principles to business life. Christensen, The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail.

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11 Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Harvard Business Review

Robert Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Cialdini's classic on the core principals of persuasion is a sterling example of the cross application of psychological principles to business life. Christensen, The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail.

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How to Avoid Loneliness When You Work Entirely from Home

Harvard Business Review

The technology changes over time — when I first launched my business, I participated regularly in an online forum for solo consultants; today I maintain an active Facebook community for participants in my “ Recognized Expert” online course. What Everyone Should Know about Running Virtual Meetings. Paul Axtell.

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Personal Branding for Introverts

Harvard Business Review

I had just finished a talk at a leading technology company when an engineer approached me. “I As well-known psychologist Robert Cialdini told me during an interview for my book Reinventing You , simply placing diplomas or awards on your office walls can help reinforce your expertise to others. Is there anything I can do?”

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Handwritten Notes Are a Rare Commodity. They're Also More Important Than Ever.

Harvard Business Review

Robert Cialdini, in his classic work Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , profiled legendary car salesman Joe Girard. Communication Managing yourself Technology PDF'

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