May 21, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: The PITA Principle Competencies: self-development, conflict management, oral communications, stress tolerance, self-control Who benefits: the whole damn workplace Consultant Usage: anonymous gift to those who need it What’s it about? I am recommending this book and I have not read it nor has it yet been published (August, 2008). The only […]
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May 14, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: Leadership’s Online Labs Competencies: leadership, decision-making, risk-taking, communication, team building, strategic thinking, performance management Who benefits: futurists at any level Consultant Usage: self-development for consultants and trainers What’s it about? Dear Reader, I really don’t know where to begin describing this fascinating May article from Harvard Business Review. I […]
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May 8, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: Harvard Business Review Executive Summaries Competencies: self-development, communication Who benefits: new supervisors, managers, trainers, consultants and those seeking promotion to management or a career change Consultant Usage: all business consultants and many trainers need to be familiar with this publication because many of their clients are reading these pages […]
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April 30, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: The Oz Principle (book) Competencies: self-development, problem-solving Who benefits: all of us Consultant Usage: almost any trainer, consultant or coach What’s it about? I was inspired to read this updated version of a favorite book of mine by my 10-year old granddaughter. I was helping her study for her 4th grade […]
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April 23, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: So You Think You’re a Good Listener (HBR Article) Competency: listening Who benefits: bosses Consultant Usage: coaching 360 feedback; management trainers What’s it about? Got to keep today’s entry short. The article I am recommending isn’t much longer than this entry…so go read it, darn it! Who is Janet […]
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April 16, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: The Grass is Greener on This Side Competency: self-development Who benefits: everyone Consultant Usage: coaching, counseling What’s it about? I am going to deviate this week from my normal pattern of reviewing something of interest related to this site. Instead I would like to share an “aha†moment I […]
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April 9, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: Brain Agility (Book) Competencies: stress management, cognitive hardiness, eating/nutrition, psychological well-being, exercise/physical activity Who benefits: individuals interested in maintaining brain health, especially those who are or nearing retirement age Consultant Usage: psychologists, nutritionists, some trainers and employee coaches, doctors and nurses What’s it about? I had my annual physical […]
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April 2, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: My Personal Best Competencies:  self-development, team building, interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, achievement orientation, self-control, building trust  Who benefits:  any individual, coaches, team facilitators and team leaders, managers and supervisors, teenagers Consultant Usage:  training related to emotional intelligence, team building, one-on-one coaching What’s it about? Over this past holiday season a wonderful, […]
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March 26, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: Talent Management for the Twenty-First Century Competencies: strategic problem analysis; planning/adapting; recruitment, development, retention; executive coaching Who benefits: The organization and employees Consultant Usage: internal or external consultants whose practice includes talent management What’s it about? When I was a more active player in the HRD/OD field, I found […]
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March 5, 2008 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: Executive Development Programs Competency: self-development Who benefits: senior managers, executive, high potential employees Consultant Usage: coaching recommendations What’s it about? Many of you who read this Blog are familiar with the Executive MBA and equivalent programs offered though major universities and colleges. They are great places to send your […]
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