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by Dave Hanna
A lesson in how to win at innovation in even the most traditional company—and then how to crush that innovation.

by Cord Cooper
Especially in tough times, execs must build workers’ trust. A sure way to send the wrong message — go in disguise to get information like top guns on the CBS reality show “Undercover Boss.”

by Norm Smallwood
According to the 2009 Top Companies for Leaders research, shifts in leadership development are occurring as other countries chip away at American and European dominance.

by Andrew R. McIlvaine
HR experts from around the country devised a reading list for today’s aspiring HR leaders. These are books they think are the most meaningful and offer the most insight into the HR profession.

by Dan Rockwell
This leadership blogger gives a tight, information packed, synopses of five leadership books Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood have written.

by Norm Smallwood
Coming from the Top Companies for Leaders study, six components that differentiate the top company approaches versus the less successful companies are identified.

by Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood
There are common rules and unique leadership differentiators that all leaders must know. Together, these equal leadership brand competencies.

by Jon Younger
CBS’ new reality TV show, “Undercover Boss,” may be good entertainment, but it sends the wrong message to bosses and employees.

by Jon Younger
Having a strong talent brand can help your organization create an “edge” with customers, suppliers, and prospective employees.

by Norm Smallwood
Findings on how leaders build value bear revisiting as companies begin to emerge after the devastation of the last 18 months and work to create new value.