The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin

When a big problem comes our way often our normal reaction is to divide and conquer, take all the pieces and knock them out one by one. This book turns that notion on its head. The best solution to a complex question must keep the entire question in focus.

I talk with Roger about what an opposable mind is, how simplifying leads us astray, and how to not be overwhelmed. To get a taste of the “how to”, I’ll refer you here.

Link:
Rotman School of Management

 

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Growing Great Employees by Erika Andersen

Erika looks at all aspects of managing employees, from finding the right people, to finding out what motivates them, to transitions (good or bad) and all the rest. She covers the what and the how to do it. It contains plenty of examples of what to do and stories to round out the discussion.

I talk with Erika about the distractions that make us lose focus, how to handle employees who you don’t think can be extraordinary, and how to improve ourselves.

Link:
www.GrowingGreatEmployees.com
http://thesimplestthing.typepad.com/erikas_blog

 

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