Winner of the Axiom Award for best leadership bookHow many times have you arrived at work, exchanged greetings with your colleagues, attended a meeting or two, and then sat down at your desk overcome by the incredible feeling that you were surrounded by geniuses?If you're like most people, caught up in the stress of work and everyday life, the answer is a resounding "never!" But that's all about to change.In Surrounded by Geniuses, Alan Gre...

A counterintuitive approach to fostering greater innovation, collaboration, and engagementMost of us assume our success relies on a network of friends and close contacts. But innovative thinking requires a steady stream of fresh ideas and new possibilities, which strangers are more likely to introduce. Our survival instincts naturally cause us to look upon strangers with suspicion and distrust, but in The Necessity of Strangers, Alan Gregerman offers the p...

We live in a world filled with strangers, and most of us are conditioned to fear or at least avoid people we dont know or understand, who might pose a threat, force us out of our comfort zones, or challenge us to question the beliefs and habits we hold dear. Most of us assume that strangers are a problem rather than an opportunity to learn, grow, and reach our full potential, and this view translates to our belief that the people we know best are the real keys to our success. But what if t...

"All marketers should heed [the] advice" of this brand marketing guru in his latest book on digital storytelling." —Joseph V. Tripodi, former Chief Marketing Officer, Subway and Coca-ColaStories are orders of magnitude which are more effective than facts at achieving attention, persuading, being remembered, and inspiring involvement. Signature stories?intriguing, authentic, and involving narratives?apply the power of stories to communicate a strategic message. Marke...

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Storytelling is the art of selling through stories. We, as a human species, use stories as long as we exist. It is the finest form of transferring knowledge from one person to another. It is the most basic language everyone understands.With the right story, everyone can be convincedThis language is independent from culture, dialect and age. It is a code that touches us on such a deep level that it breaks every barrier. It makes the people in the dialog feel that they are peop...

How the world's leading innovators push their ideas to fruition again and againEdison famously said that genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. Ideas for new businesses, solutions to the world's problems, and artistic breakthroughs are common, but great execution is rare.According to Scott Belsky, the capacity to make ideas happen can be developed by anyone willing to develop their organizational habits and leadership capability. That's w...

Manage your most important workplace relationship.Your boss plays an important role in your career. So how do you navigate this delicate, significant professional relationship without playing political games or compromising your character? Managing Up offers concise, expert tips on:Understanding your manager's priorities and pressuresSetting a positive tone for the relationshipManaging expectations--and eg...

Unleash your team's creativity and build a high-performing team.Don't leave creativity up to the "creatives" in your organization. Fostering creativity within your team can help your organization solve problems, create innovative products, break out into a new market, and even communicate and collaborate more effectively. Innovative Teams shows you how to:Create the right environment for inventive thinkingBuild a diverse teamGenera...

What's the secret to having a motivated, engaged, productive team? It's having a framework for developing all employees--no matter where they are on their particular learning curve.Provides a framework for leveraging unique talent at the enterprise levelBrings disruptive theory from the realm of innovation into talent managementAudience: For executives, managers, and team leaders who want to break out of the old paradigm of control and learn ...

Turn team members into innovatorsMost organizations approach innovation as if it were a sideline activity. Every so often employees are sent to Brainstorm Island”: an off-site replete with trendy lectures, creative workshops, and overenthusiastic facilitators. But once they return, it’s back to business as usual.Innovation experts Paddy Miller and Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg suggest a better approach. They recommend that leaders at all levels become innovat...

Do you formulate goals only to get sidetracked by a busy life?Do you feel overwhelmed and unfocused?Do you wish you could finally take charge of your schedule?If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then this book is for you. Dr. Galloway has the answers you seek-and she's organized them nto an easy to understand and easy to follow format. Done will help you understand how to prioritize, plan and perform so that you can achieve your gols and dreams. You can e...