January 9, 2011 by Ken Nowack
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln Rocco is now 14-weeks old and learning his basic skills of leadership for guide dog puppies. Here is what is doing pretty well in terms of “basic skills”: Sitting Laying down Walking on a leash (with his guide dog bib) Sleeping Eating really really fast Here [...]
January 7, 2011 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. The holiday season has just ended. Do you have any regrets … and do you measure them in pounds? This week’s TGIF focus is on food: Quote of the Week: “I am the one who got myself [...]
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January 6, 2011 by Wally Bock
Every week, I review blogs that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to pieces about engagement, really good HR, informal learning, a sea change in employment practice, and an alternative to the policy and procedures manual. From Paul Hebert: Is Employee Engagement a Sisyphean Effort? [...]
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January 5, 2011 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: New Year, Fresh Start, Better Results Competencies: leadership, self-development Who benefits: managers and supervisors Consultant Usage: excellent coaching supplement What’s it about? I received an opportunity to preview Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People just released two weeks ago. It’s a Wow! The book [...]
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January 4, 2011 by Wally Bock
The parties are over. We probably won’t drink champagne again until the next wedding, and a third of those who made a resolution to lose weight or work out more have not done anything about it. Here are four talent development challenges you will probably face this year. How fast can you learn? In a [...]
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January 2, 2011 by Ken Nowack
“There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction” Winston Churchill Happy 2011! Did you make a New Years resolution? If you are like most people you did–and probably will relapse back to your old habits within 90 days. Old habits are indeed very tough to break and relapse seems greatest [...]