Here are some blog posts that caught my attention at mid-week. I'm pointing you to the Carnival of Human Resources and posts on whether you can be productive, successful and satisfied from 9 to 5, quotes from leaders who suffered brain cramp, identifying and developing talent, some issues on trust, and transformation at 3M.

Start with the the latest HR Carnival. There are lots of quality posts on that most important resource: People.

From Steve Roesler: Can You Be Productive, Successful, and Satisfied 9 to 5? Part I
There are really parts I and II to this. I'm pointing you to the beginning and you can move on to part II.

From Brain-Based Business: 25 Quotes from Top Leaders Who Suffered Brain Cramp
"Here are 25 famous leaders with brain cramp – after they looked innovation in the face and predicted failure rather than see talent. Does your firm suffer from it? "

From Fast Company: How Real Leaders Identify and Develop Talent: Part 2
"Learn how to develop leadership within your organization. Whether through empowerment, mentoring, or just redirecting employees on the verge of derailing, get the best out of your company's high potential talent."

From David Maister: The Undiscussed Side of Trust
"Three things came together in the past week or so that caused me to reflect on what we know about trust."

From Business Week: At 3M, A Struggle between Efficiency and Creativity
"How CEO George Buckley is managing the yin and yang of discipline and imagination"

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