Tag: Books
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Buy a Book, Get Free Stuff: Limited Time Only
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for this important announcement! This year I’ve written my first book. It’s coming out in North America on December 28th. Since the publisher decided to push it to the end of the month, it’s not a Christmas present–it’s a “let’s start 2019 off with some really cool insights on…
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Artificial Intelligence for HR (a practical viewpoint!)
[Update 2019: The book is OUT! Artificial Intelligence for HR, which highlights the key skills we need to compete with machines in recruiting, engagement, and more, is getting rave reviews. Check it out here.] I’m in the middle of writing a book. Yes, a BOOK! I’m having fun and writing a ton, but I’m also looking…
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Lessons on Creating Powerful Moments of Performance
I’m reading a new book, and it’s pretty amazing. The Power of Moments tells stories and gives examples of how to create amazing moments of value for employees, students, families, etc. Two of the principles from the book can be leveraged for employee reviews and I want to focus on them today. Assurance + Expectations…
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Creating a Shared Culture of Learning with Books [Podcast]
Books. They’ve been around pretty much forever, and that familiarity is one reason they are not as appreciated as some other learning tools. But don’t be fooled–there’s more than meets the eye. It’s been said that reading one hour a day will make someone an international expert in their field in 5-7 years. While that…
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7 Strategies for Hiring and Managing Creative Employees
Today we’re going to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurial activities occurring within an organization) and how these activities bring value to the business world. I hope you enjoy! Innovation is a curious thing. In a research report published by the International Board of Innovation Science, Dennis Stauffer explored what separates wildly…
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How Your Brain Works During Training
I’ve been reading a slew of books lately focused on neuroscience. One line in the latest hit me, and I thought it would be interesting to pull together some of the thoughts from a few to share. Here’s the tidbit (emphasis mine): What do [scientific] studies show, viewed as a whole? Mostly this: if you…