Spiderman in Tonga? Exploring archetypal metaphors in transcultural organizational development. (2008). NHRD Network Journal 2(3), 36-40.

This article discusses the use of archetypal metaphors in advancing transcultural leadership and organizational development. The author shares how conveying transformational leadership paradigms and values in a South Pacific context was strengthened by explicitly deconstructing archetypes reflected in Western film media. The article reviews the nature of archetypal metaphors and provides examples of socio-organizational applications for leaders based on comic-book inspired motion pictures.

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Business Leadership
Leadership Moments: Turning Points that Changed Lives and Organizations

Riveting acts of heart and courage—a reminder that everyone has the potential for leadership!
Education
Scholarship Pursuit: The How-To Guide for Winning College Scholarships

This unique guide teaches students how to prepare and qualify for winning scholarships.
Marketing Ethics
Deceptive and subliminal advertising in corporate America: Value adder or value destroyer. (2005). Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 10(1), 29-41.

Examines the nature and ethics of deceptive and subliminal advertising in corporate America.
Organization Development
Spiderman in Tonga? Exploring archetypal metaphors in transcultural organizational development. (2008). NHRD Network Journal 2(3), 36-40.

Examines applications of comic book inspired archetypal metaphors in global leadership and OD.
Spirit-centered Leadership
Towards a Taxonomy of Spirit-centered Leadership as Reflected in Phenomenological Experiences of Entrepreneurial Leaders

Doctoral dissertation on the nature, role, and influence of spirit-centered leadership in entrepreneurship.
Spiritual Entrepreneurship
The demise and reawakening of spirituality in western entrepreneurship. (2007). Journal of Human Values, 13(1), 1-11.

An article tracing spiritual entrepreneurship in Western managerial and leadership practices during various social epochs.
Talent Management
Executing at the speed of insight: Enhancing improvisational leadership through human capital analytics. (2007).
In Preziosi, B. (ed.). The 2008 Pfeiffer Annual: Management Development. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

This chapter provides insight into contemporary practices related to talent management, HR analytics, and leadership.

A six-step process for implementing mentoring programs in learning organizations. (2008).
In Preziosi, B. (ed.). The 2009 Pfeiffer Annual: Management Development. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

This article provides a case study and approach for implementing corporate mentoring programs.

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