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This article was first published in the June 2014 issue of Harvard Business Review.

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What made the experience of listening to Collective Genius (Harvard Business Review) the most enjoyable?

Concise and full of real life practical examples.

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Emotional Intelligence and Freakonomics

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  • David Parsonage
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Innovation culture

Very good with case studies. Recommended as a quick guide for leaders on how to foster innovation in a way which is more meaningful to employees.