STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS—For many of us, the thought of asking someone for help or a favor—be it a colleague, friend, or stranger—is fraught with discomfort. We figure we’re imposing or tend to assume the person will say no, which could leave us embarrassed or humiliated. But new research verifies the old adage, “Ask…
Month: September 2010
True Leaders Are Also Managers
This is an article by Robert I. Sutton posted in Harvard Business Review blog. Totally agree with him on what he says on management vs. leadership. Ever met a “leader” who is only big on ideas but “don’t care how you get it done”? Join the club. __________________________________________________________________ Ever have occasion to do an in-depth…