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J. T. Pedersen's Blog – August 2011 Archive (6)

What I’ve Read Lately: Car Guys vs. Bean Counters

i “Car Guys vs. Bean Counters – The Battle for the Soul of American Business”

By: Bob Lutz

eISBN: 978-1-101-51602-7

With over almost 5 decades in the automotive industry, Bob narrates the industry’s history using a flair only he has. He not only walks readers through history, but gives us a first-hand…

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Added by J. T. Pedersen on August 31, 2011 at 1:10pm — No Comments

Why Does Negativity Persist, in the Workplace?

In my experience, negativity is often a symptom. Rather than treat the symptoms, the negativity being expressed, it is better to search out the crux of the problem.

Perhaps it is an individual, a 'negative' leadership personality, in which coaching and/or other change may be required.

More often, I find negativity stems from senior management, from the ‘leadership.’ This comes in the form of unstated expectations; no clear direction and/or…

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Added by J. T. Pedersen on August 25, 2011 at 9:25am — No Comments

The Problem With the Truth

The problem with the Truth is that it can change.

Not too long ago, a few of us were in a spirited discussion about Truth and Facts; the two sometimes used interchangeably or synonymously.

One group took the position that Truth was an absolute. Unchanging, unyielding, definitive, and unquestionable. If…

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Added by J. T. Pedersen on August 17, 2011 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

What I’ve Read Lately: The Elephant in the Room

“The Elephant In The Room”

By: Diana M. Smith

ISBN: 978-1-118-01542-1

Thoughtful business leadership requires skill in a great many areas. As we progress, we practice continually, learning and then succeeding each step along the way. One of the most important areas we need to succeed in, yet seems often ignored or overlooked, is relationships.

The Elephant in the Room is an excellent…

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Added by J. T. Pedersen on August 15, 2011 at 4:24pm — No Comments

What I’ve Read Lately: You Can’t Not Communicate 2

“YOU CAN’T NOT COMMUNICATE ^2”

By: David Grossman

ISBN: 978-0-615-45175-6

The title is a mouthful. Incredibly true. But a mouthful. So I will refer to “You Can’t Not Communicate ^2” as ‘the book’ or YCNC2. Beyond the clear message conveyed by the title, communication, let me say this is the most beautifully produced book I have seen in years.

By eyeball estimate,…

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Added by J. T. Pedersen on August 6, 2011 at 3:56pm — No Comments

The Fourth Thing a Leader Should Focus On

Well, I might have made the count '4,' with the latter being Communication. I’m referring to a recent post I discovered, “The Only Three Things a leader Should Focus On—Brains, Bones, and Nerves.” The article's primarily about what the leader must do, how the leader should do it, what the leader should be thinking about.…