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Is Business a Combination of Sport and War?

In the CEO Afterlife

The notion of business as a combination of sport and war was attributed to Emile Herzog (1885-1967), a French author who used the pen name, Andre Maurois. As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. Success in business does not have to hinge on the sport and war analogy. I suggest you do the same.

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094: Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation | with Greg Brandeau

Engaging Leader

Are you a leader who build teams that innovate again and again? Creating and sustaining an organization that is consistently innovative is extremely difficult (and rare). The best leaders of innovation see their role quite differently. Former Pixar […] Are you a leader who build teams that innovate again and again?

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Learning about Innovation from Mr. Edison

Lead Change Blog

It was a fitting tribute to the man who personified invention and innovation. So, let’s take a moment and consider four things about innovation that you can learn from Thomas Edison. Innovation Is A Team Sport. Edison knew that when it came to innovation, lots of minds and skillsets were better than one.

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The Five Obsessions of Winning Teams

N2Growth Blog

Basketball is a sport where the most talented teams don’t always win but those that create a culture of leadership almost always do. Those that win, create a culture of leadership where they perform better than their opponents at the point of decision and in the heat of the moment. Follow me on Twitter @brianlayer.

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Influencing Creativity and Innovation

Persuasive Powerhouse

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating. Innovative ideas tend to require more risk than “more of the same”.

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Do Women Bring More Happiness to Families, Greater Effectiveness.

Michael Lee Stallard

Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 28, 2010 02:58 pm under connection culture , employee engagement , knowledge flow A participant in a recent session Jason Pankau and I were teaching on Connection Cultures and employee engagement shared that she connects with her sons by talking about sports. why is everyone smiling?

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From Fiasco to Opportunity: How to Reframe a Team Setback With Better Words

Let's Grow Leaders

It’s a narrative that can create a toxic work environment , stymie innovation, and prevent your team from adapting to change. By shifting your team’s vocabulary, you can open the door to new solutions, foster innovation , and promote a culture of continuous improvement. “We Missed Our Objectives. How Can We Pivot?”

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