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Summaries of the 50 Best Business Books

Destination Innovation

Would you like to have read the best 50 books on sales, marketing, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and self-improvement? Just imagine all the insights and lessons you would have learned and how that would have helped you in your business career. But how much time would it have taken?

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Innovative Businesses Prioritize Creativity

Daniel Burrus

Human beings are meant to be creative. One problem we witness too often in society is the treatment of creativity and business innovation as mutually exclusive occurrences. Most notably, older organizations are the ones that place creativity in one column and positive disruptions via innovation in another. The Test of Time.

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The Importance of Prioritizing Employee Well-Being and Psychological Safety

Business and Tech

The science is clear that when we prioritize our well-being, we’re more creative, productive, and resilient, and we make better decisions. My turning point came in 2007, when I collapsed from exhaustion and broke my cheekbone. It requires demonstrated leadership at all levels of the organization.

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THE QUESTION: Who Created "The Year of Living Creatively?"

Idea Champions

If you are thinking about subscribing to The Year of Living Creatively , one question you are likely to ask is this: "Who created it -- and what are his credentials?". FREE THE GENIE BRAINSTORMING : Facilitated, online creative thinking sessions for individuals and small teams. THIRST QUENCH THIRST : Book of poetry, 2007.

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How Chriztine Kirk Strengthens Global Connections

Planview

In 2007, my dad passed away. I’m also creative. Even as we grow into a large global company, people are incredibly helpful across teams and leadership levels. I also enjoy the creative process of designing and sewing complex quilts. Tell us about your career journey to date. I’m coming up on 16 years with Planview.

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Leading Experts Share Challenges in Human Resources During the Pandemic and Trends in Employee Health and Wellness

Business and Tech

The science is clear that when we prioritize our wellbeing, we’re more creative, productive, and resilient, and we make better decisions. AH: My turning point came in 2007, when I collapsed from exhaustion and broke my cheekbone. Wellbeing isn’t just a perk; it’s a competitive advantage. NS: Talk to them.

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Standing in the Shoes of Front-Line Employees

Michael Roberto

Here's a quick story about Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton Hotels, excerpted from my book, Unlocking Creativity. Chris Nassetta took over as CEO of Hilton Hotels in 2007. Leaders should follow his example. Leaders across all types of organizations should consider how they can empathize genuinely with their employees. July 30, 2014.

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