9am Monday

So, the best way to learn is to... unlearn?
In this thought provoking piece from HBR, the author describes three steps to help you start.

Why the Problem with Learning Is Unlearning Don’t get stuck in your current ways of thinking.

Managing virtual teams requires a different approach. Here is a good summary that matches my own experience.

Managing Virtual Teams: Ten Tips By Prof. Sebastian Reiche, Professor of Managing People in Organizations at IESE Business School As companies continue to expand globally, the number of people working in teams with colleagues and managers separated from them by many miles (and often different time zones), is growing. This virtual...

"When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations — and that most of us don't converse very well..."
A very enlightening TED video: 10 ways to have a better conversation...

10 ways to have a better conversation When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy…