Here's my summer re-reading list. There are just six books. I think you should read every one, matter what else you read this summer. Even if you've read them before. << MORE >>

Every week I select five excellent posts from this week's independent business blogs. This week, I'm pointing you to posts on how to deal with a nutso boss, how not to fire someone, kindness, predicting leadership performance and Return on Investment in Interaction. << MORE >>

Productivity is one of the eight characteristics of a great working environment. People want to pitch in and be part of a productive team. If you're the boss, here are some things you can do to make your team more productive. They won't break the bank or turn your workplace into a slave ship. << MORE >>

The Eisenhower Interstate Highway System has created changes far beyond what was imagined in 1956. It's also a good example of how innovation works. << MORE >>

Here are five choice articles from the business press to start off your workweek. I'm pointing you to articles about old and new networks, Microsoft, Campbell's, CEO's and golf, and micro-distillers. << MORE >>

Every week, reporters around the continent write great business stories that don't make it onto your screen or into your local paper. And every week I scour newspapers around the continent to identify five of those great stories to enrich your weekend reading. This week I'm pointing you to stories about news as a social medium, the face of Indian tech, a quiet growth strategy, collaboration, and an upbeat CEO survey. << MORE >>

Every week I select five excellent posts from this week's independent business blogs. This week, I'm pointing you to posts on punishment as a good thing, delegation, accountability, being a cheapskate is not a motivational strategy, and cult-like development programs.<< MORE >>

Ed McMahon died today. You can remember him as Johnny Carson's sidekick. Or you can remember an amazing and brave human being. << MORE >>

Even strong cultures are fragile. The powerful culture that made Home Depot one of the fastest growing businesses ever was destroyed in less than a decade. << MORE >>

Here are five choice articles from the business press to start off your workweek. I'm pointing you to articles about motivation and money, flexibility, Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon, the view of GM from Harvard, and why it's important not to be stunned into immobility. << MORE >>