Category Archives: Intangibles

A strong link between poor leadership and the risk of serious heart disease

Via the BBC, the Swedes are linking leadership to health and ultimately, mortality. Its certainly an interesting way to look again at the famed ‘work life balance’! Inconsiderate bosses not only make work stressful, they may also increase the risk … Continue reading

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You can predict relationship potential

Yes, I believe that you can predict relationships and relationship potential! While I would say that, given that it is a major part of what we do at Four Groups, I was interested to read an interview between Stowe Boyd … Continue reading

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Social Software and Social People

There is lots of talk about Social Software at the moment. While this ranges from sites like Ecademy and Linkedin through to the growth of blogs and knowledge management software, what is clear is that the people aspect can’t be … Continue reading

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Social Network Analysis

I’ve been brainstorming with Allan Engelhardt recently and one of his well received recommendations was a book called “The Hidden Power of Social Networks” by Cross and Parker. Bill Ives and Suw Charman have also posted reviews to this here … Continue reading

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Relationships in Business

I came across this entry and article which seemed to chime quite nicely with some of our thinking at Four Groups. The article starts off with a great opener… One secret to the success of many professional service firms is … Continue reading

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