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Book Award for The Intuitive Compass

mkoenen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:58:31 +0000

Great news! The Intuitive Compass is the 2011 Award Winner in the Business: Motivational category of The USA “Best Books 2011″ Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. Sign Up and Receive our Latest Newsletter

Obama’s Leadership: The New Way of Leadership?

Francis — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:20:31 +0000

We have all read criticism of President Obama leadership style: too indecisive, seeking consensus for too long, not able to make strong powerful decisions quickly. I disagree with this. Our President has taken relentlessly hard tasks at heart—2009 bail-out—and made … Continue reading →

Harnessing the Power of Ritual for Creative Innovation

Francis — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:06:51 +0000

How often do you engage in rituals? Probably more often than you think. From daily routines like the first cup of coffee in the morning or the story you read your child at bedtime to the most culturally significant celebrations, … Continue reading →

Learning About the New Business Paradigm from Generation Y

Francis — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:44:53 +0000

In March of 2010 I took a Virgin Air flight from Los Angeles to New York and mid-flight (thanks to Virgin’s on-board Internet access) I sent an email to my friend Max to get some feedback on a couple of … Continue reading →

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Need to Succeed Today?

Francis — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:38:19 +0000

In my upcoming book, The Intuitive Compass (Jossey, Bass Oct 2011), I write extensively about the need for business leaders to use what I call Intuitive Intelligence to tap into their ability to effectively manage their employees and generate innovative … Continue reading →

My TEDxKC presentation : make business innovation happen

Francis — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:34:04 +0000

Synopsis: “Creativity and innovation are keys to business success in the global economy. Yet recent research shows American creativity has been significantly declining for the past 20 years. A new competence – Intuitive Intelligence – is needed to win the … Continue reading →