October 14, 2009 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: How to Make Knowledge Work Fun Competencies: career planning, managing yourself Who benefits: consultants or consultant wannabes Consultant Usage: how to pick clients; your Google business card What’s it about? I had loads of fun writing today’s posting. Know why? Cuz I know how to pick my clients! Author […]
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October 7, 2009 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Beyond Tired Competency: health management Who benefits: you Consultant Usage: great reference for individuals who complain of being tired or fatigued What’s it about? This is a short article about what causes fatigue and what you can do about it? It’s not groundbreaking, just helpful. It’s a good reminder. […]
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September 27, 2009 by Ken Nowack
Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. During the 2009 recession, dating web sites like Match.com and eharmony.com have experienced their greatest membership growth since 9/11 (20%). No mention if office romances have also increased. 2. US employers expect health […]
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September 9, 2009 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: The Art of Now: Six Steps to Living in the Moment Competencies: stress management, psychological well-being Who benefits: good advice for everyone Consultant Usage: executive coaches, employee wellness consultants What’s it about? Do I have your undivided attention? Chances are I don’t. You are probably skimming this while trying […]
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September 6, 2009 by Ken Nowack
“I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.” Jennifer Yane Guide dog puppies need to have their leaders provide support, love and guidance as they grow to help them manage new stressors each day. Our guide dog puppy in training, Ajax, is a curious dog with […]
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August 30, 2009 by Ken Nowack
“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” Lily Tomlin One of the important attributes of guide dog puppies in training is that they have to be resilient and bounce back from things that startle them. This last weekend we took our almost 6-month guide dog puppy Ajax to an outdoor musical venue called the Hollywood […]
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August 16, 2009 by Ken Nowack
“I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.  Jennifer Yane One of the things we watch for in raising our guide dog puppy named Ajax is what might cause him stress. In the last few weeks we have introduced him to “open stairs” that he […]
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August 5, 2009 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Blunder Competencies: self-development, leadership, adaptability, stress Who benefits: leaders, managers, professionals, those seeking personal growth Consultant Usage: great material for incorporation into leadership training, any feedback situation, must read for executive coaches What’s it about? I am overjoyed. This is my second “don’t miss†book on my summer reading […]
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July 29, 2009 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTIONER Title: “Film could make you lose your lunch†Competencies: eating/nutrition, cognitive hardiness, economics Who benefits: any individual Consultant Usage: health coaches, nutritionists What’s it about? This a quirky and unintended follow-up to last week’s posting. Last week I reviewed Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It was in part a […]
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July 26, 2009 by Ken Nowack
“I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous — everyone hasn’t met me yet.†Rodney Dangerfield  Anytime we go anywhere with our guide dog puppy in training, Ajax, we plan on taking extra time. Almost without exception other people stop us to ask questions about the guide dog […]
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