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Here's a review of my writing on leadership and talent development this week. There were posts on how learning to cook and learning to lead are similar, a computer virus and lessons in human nature, and my reaction to yet another MBA curriculum make-over. There were also the usual pointers to resources and my Boss's Tips of the Day.

My posts at Three Star Leadership on Leadership and Becoming a Better Boss

2/5/12: Leadership Reading to Start Your Week
Here are five choice articles from the business schools, the business press and major consulting firms to start off your work week. I'm pointing you to articles about luck, business case studies, the second generation in a family company, measuring the efficiency of the world's managers, and what to do after you decide.

Learning to Cook, Learning to Lead
My middle grandson is learning to cook. It's a lot like learning to lead.

2/7/12: By and About Leaders
Studying individual leaders is a great way to learn about leadership. This week I'm pointing you to posts by and about Georgia Berner, Amy Astley, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sheryl Sandberg.

2/8/12: A Midweek Look at the Independent Business Blogs
Every week I select five excellent posts from this week's independent business blogs. This week, I'm pointing you to posts on your weekly business pulse, courageous questions, leadership and surrender, integrity and keeping it, and dealing with a problem boss.

The Computer Virus and Human Nature
I could almost hear gloating voice of its creator chortling "Gotcha!" as I realized I had just allowed a virus onto my computer.

2/10/12: Weekend Imagination Igniters
Here are three thought starters on communication and a reading recommendation to ignite your imagination this weekend

Boss's Tips of the Day from This Week
These short tips for bosses are based on Wally's Working Supervisor's Support Kit . Follow the link for more on each tip.

You're only champion for a day

Beat Yesterday

Results count

Pay attention

Savor Solitude

My posts at Results vs. Activities on Talent Development

Another MBA Curriculum Revision (sigh)
Not only that [cue the trumpets, release the pigeons and the balloons] Kellogg has created four "impact areas" that will overlay the actual curriculum. Forgive me for remaining underwhelmed.

2/9/12: Top Talent Development Posts this Week
Every week, I review blogs that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you'll find pointers to pieces about retaining top performers, what it's like to work for a "best place to work," when learning is the job, and how GE goes about talent development.

When you follow me on Twitter you'll receive a stream of pointers to interesting blog posts, articles, and resources throughout each business day.

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