About the author: Doris Nhan
Doris is the web editor for the SmartBlogs network and manages day-to-day operations for the website. She also manages SmartBrief's social media channels, including Twitter and Facebook.
VIP Corner: Brian Robertson, on how riding a bike is like managing a business
SmartBrief is partnering with Big Think to create a weekly video spotlight in SmartBrief on Leadership called “VIP Corner: Video Insights Powered by Big Think.” This week, we’re featuring Brian Robertson, a partner at HolacracyOne. There’s a difference between predicting how you’d ride a bike and actually successfully riding the bike — and that concept [...]
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Kathy Ireland’s transformation from swimsuit model to multimillionaire; why you should foster a company of smart thinkers; and how you can still lead even if you can’t manage. It’s all in this week’s top five most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Leadership: How a former pinup girl outsells Martha Stewart Being bad at managing doesn’t mean [...]
VIP Corner: John Kotter discusses the new wave of change for business
SmartBrief is partnering with Big Think to create a weekly video spotlight in SmartBrief on Leadership called “VIP Corner: Video Insights Powered by Big Think.” This week, we’re featuring John Kotter, chief innovation officer at Kotter International. Globalization and technological advances are pushing businesses to change and adapt at a faster rate, said John Kotter, [...]
VIP Corner: Nancy Koehn on reasons family must be a part of business values
SmartBrief is partnering with Big Think to create a weekly video spotlight in SmartBrief on Leadership called “VIP Corner: Video Insights Powered by Big Think.” This week, we’re featuring Nancy Koehn, a professor of business administration at Harvard University. The business community is due for a change in the way it values families and work-life [...]
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Why you can’t be the only go-to person on your team; how Brian Henson strives to live up to his father’s legacy; and tips for ensuring you’re an effective manager. It’s all in this week’s top five most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Leadership: Are you being a good manager or just a pain? Build a [...]
VIP Corner: Brian Henson on the reason mistakes can be good for business
SmartBrief is partnering with Big Think to create a weekly video spotlight in SmartBrief on Leadership called “VIP Corner: Video Insights Powered by Big Think.” This week, we’re featuring Brian Henson, chairman of The Jim Henson Co. Brian Henson has a lot to live up to. His father, Jim Henson, was a “gentle soul” whose [...]
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Strategies that will ensure your company’s doom; J.C. Penney’s new CEO unveils his radical retail plans; and how to handle employees who throw temper tantrums. It’s all in this week’s top five most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Leadership: How to cope with workers who act like toddlers 10 strategic pitfalls that could kill your company [...]
VIP Corner: Stephen Miles discusses how a global economy affects leadership
SmartBrief is partnering with Big Think to create a weekly video spotlight in SmartBrief on Leadership called “VIP Corner: Video Insights Powered by Big Think.” This week, we’re featuring Stephen Miles, vice chairman of Heidrick & Struggles, a leadership consulting firm. Twentieth-century leaders could focus on their business’ presence within its own industry and geography, [...]
