2001
When his mother, who has sheltered him his entire 40 years, dies, Elling, a sensitive, would-be poet, is sent to live in a state institution. There he meets Kjell Bjarne, a gentle giant and female-obsessed virgin in his 40s.
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The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high.
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“When your Daemon is in charge, do not try to think consciously. Drift, wait, and obey.” — Rudyard Kipling
When leaders lack the wisdom to question their convictions, followers need the courage to persuade them to change their minds.
With Give and Take, Adam Grant not only introduced a landmark new paradigm for success but also established himself as one of his generation’s most compelling and provocative thought leaders.
A Parent Teacher Conference GETS REAL. The battle of students vs teachers is centuries old.
New England Patriots Coach Michael Lombardi and I discuss the four aspects of leadership, high stakes decision making, creating a winning culture at work and at home and much more.
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Passive-aggressive people: Could you be one of them? Passive-aggressive people don't get mad, they get even. When conflict triggers an emotional response, the passive-aggressive pattern is for revenge, by some form of sabotage.
Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership—starting with a golden circle and the question: “Why?”. His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Wright brothers.
In the modern economy, where most workers are knowledge workers, creativity and innovation are the most easily sustainable competitive advantages.
Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people—especially those who report to us—we simply tell them what we think they need to know. This shuts them down and we may feel disconnected from those around us.