'The End of Leadership' peddles the idea of an impotent industry

Barbara Kellerman, an academic leadership all-star, argues in her latest book that her own industry — the one that tries to teach leadership — is pointless in an era in which power has shifted from leaders to followers.To anyone who does not make a living peddling leadership courses, it might seem unsurprising to be told the whole leadership industry is nonsense. Whoever took seriously all those professors cruising the corporate training circuit promising leadership magic? Of all the dubious subjects chosen by academics, leadership may well be the most dubious. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Industry Notes: BookExpo’s Audio ‘Tea,’ Canada’s BookNet-Kobo Contest, and the UK’s ‘Media Medic’

In the USA, BookExpo includes audiobook events. In Canada, ebook design is stressed in a competition. And in the UK, a bookseller features a self-published novel. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Audiobook ‘Tea’: Alda, Patterson, Meyer, Older eedPOP, which is producing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In L.A., Women Creators Discuss Gender Diversity in the Comics Industry

At a panel called "Women in Comics" held at the L.A. Public Library, five women comics creators discuss how gender and minority diversity in the pop culture industries has improved, and how much more work needs to be done. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Dallas Cowboys Magazine Says Farewell

1105 launches a new B2B brand, Quartz reaches profitability, and more news from around the industry... The post Industry Notes: Dallas Cowboys Magazine Says Farewell appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Cambridge don reveals How Democracy Ends

Profile m.d. Andrew Franklin has bought rights to How Democracy Ends by Cambridge University professor of politics David Runciman Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Another Rodale Shakeup; Native Compliance Still a Challenge

Men's Health publisher Ronan Gardiner gets a big promotion, and more... The post Industry Notes: Another Rodale Shakeup; Native Compliance Still a Challenge appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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At SIBA's Spring Event, ABA Addresses Idea of Bookstores as Safe Havens

At the bookselling event, which took place in Atlanta on Monday, a closed-door session addressed indie booksellers' desire to potentially allow their stores to act as safe havens for groups they feel have been threatened under the Trump administration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: February 2017 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index had a good February, rising 2.3% compared to 4.8% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Some of the biggest losers in January were among the biggest winners in February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Revenues Climb at UBM | HMP Acquires EMS World

Creative Loafing comes home, and more from around the publishing business. The post Industry Notes: Revenues Climb at UBM | HMP Acquires EMS World appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market

Despite its stance among the top three children's publishers in Russia, the Danish media corporation Egmont has sold its Russian operation to shareholders. The post Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Politics, U.S. Mission to Cuba Ends with Optimism

The second U.S. Publishing Mission to Cuba ended its visit to the country on a note of optimism over future relations while acknowledging political realities under the new U.S. administration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2017: Politicized Writing Conference Ends With White House Vigil

This year's politically-charged AWP conference concluded Saturday evening with a candlelight vigil outside the White House and strong sales reported from the book fair floor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AIM Ends Skiing Magazine’s Print Run after 70 Years

As part of an increased focus on mobile and video, the enthusiast publisher will redirect staff and resources toward sister title Ski magazine. The post AIM Ends Skiing Magazine’s Print Run after 70 Years appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Kingston’s Novel Idea: A Bookstore-Survivor in Canada

'The day that Indigo opened, our business went down 40 percent,' says bookseller Oscar Malan. Sixteen years later, the big-chain store would leave. The post Kingston’s Novel Idea: A Bookstore-Survivor in Canada appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: January 2017 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose 6.5% in January, as the share prices at five companies rose, while prices fell at another five. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Condé Nast Eliminates Publishers, Adds Industry-Specific Sales

Three industry vets are out as the publishing house revamps revenue structures. The post Condé Nast Eliminates Publishers, Adds Industry-Specific Sales appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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The Big Shift in IT Leadership -- free ebook from Wiley

The IT world has undergone some major changes in recent years, but in many cases management hasn't kept up with what's happening, leaving enterprises struggling to keep up with the competition. IT leaders need to understand how they can use resources effectively to drive business growth, find... Continue reading at Betanews

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Women’s Prize for Fiction seeks new sponsor after Baileys deal ends

The Women’s Prize for Fiction is seeking a new sponsor after Baileys, which has backed the prize for the past four years, decided not to renew its support in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s Authors of the Day; Scribd’s New Magazines

Two Polish authors—one named for his cross-media work—are among London Book Fair's lineup of Authors of the Day in March. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s Authors of the Day; Scribd’s New Magazines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sarah Pinborough | 'I hate it when it is all about the twist, and when the ending comes out of nowhere'

Sarah Pinborough, the author whose backlist defies classification, returns with her 21st novel—and what deserves to be her breakthrough book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French book industry prepares to lobby presidential candidates

Vincent Monadé, president of the French National Book Centre (Centre National du Livre, CNL), yesterday called for all institutions in the book sector to join forces and prepare a common set of proposals for books to present to candidates in the French presidential election. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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