April 13, 2012 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: If a cluttered desk signs a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign? Albert Einstein Humor Break: Famous management guru George Costanza (think Seinfeld) presents: Tips for Working Hard […]
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April 11, 2012 by Bill Bradley
 HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Imagine: How Creativity Works Competency: creativity, innovation Who benefits: anyone interested in the topic Consultant Usage: excellent for personal development for consultants in any field What’s it about? Jonah Lehrer is a storyteller. Not just a storyteller, a fabulous storyteller. He brings stories to life. I am not sure […]
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March 30, 2012 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “With my sunglasses on I’m Jack Nicholson; without them, I’m fat and 60!â€Â  Jack Nicholson Humor Break: Bev: Al, did you did you go to that new exercise class today? Al: No. Bev: […]
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March 25, 2012 by Ken Nowack
“42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.” Steven Wright Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. According to a survey of more than 500 U.S. employees conducted by United Sample, 45 percent of all employees […]
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March 23, 2012 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake.â€Â  Anonymous Humor Break: Bev: Al, give me one […]
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March 18, 2012 by Ken Nowack
“Some pursue happiness, others create it.” Author Unknown We all know that negative moods are associated with poor physical health and psychological well-being ((Nowack, K. (2008). Coaching for Stress: StressScan. Editor: Jonathan Passmore, Psychometrics in Coaching, Association for Coaching, UK, pp. 254-274)). Happy individuals tend to have more responsive immune systems, less hormonal reactions to […]
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March 9, 2012 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “Compromise: An agreement between two men to do what both agree is wrong.†Lord Edward Cecil Humor Break: Bev: They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable. […]
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March 7, 2012 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Simple Ain’t … But Should Be! Competencies: strategic planning, driving strategic direction, planning/organizing, problem solving, technological leadership, managing people, adaptability Who benefits: idea generator for those in a position of influence Consultant Usage: insightful message for organizational consultants and executive coaches What’s it about? I am recommending that you […]
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March 4, 2012 by Ken Nowack
“A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you’ve been taking.” Earl Wilson I just came back from a wonderful vacation to visit my best friend and colleague Bill Bradley who has been doing some wonderful volunter work for some very poor schools in Zihuatanejo, Mexico (he has written an […]
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March 4, 2012 by Ken Nowack
“If you only do what you know you can do- you never do very much.†Tom Krause Executive coaching has continued to evolve and grow and I have written quite a number of blogs about the field, evidence based results, use of assessments and some of the pitfalls. In some ways, it is still the […]
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