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Monthly Archives: June 2009

“To improve you have to…” (Great Work quote)

“To improve you have to have mistakes. That is the problem with improving. You have to accept that problem.” ~ Rafael Nadal With Wimbledon underway, this little gem from Rafael Nadal seemed right on the money. It cuts to the … Continue reading

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The Friday Grab Bag: Three others’ posts to read (June 26th)

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier on Twitter By “three” I mean “six”. (I haven’t posted the Grab Bag for a couple of weeks, and I’ve got a backlog of cool stuff to share with you) 1. Woulda Coulda Shoulda My friend … Continue reading

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Steven Rothstein, Perkins School for the Blind

Steven Rothstein is the ninth president of the Perkins School for the Blind.  Perkins is most famous for being Helen Keller’s school, but most extraordinary for not resting on its laurels.  Perkins is extremely active supporting people who are visually … Continue reading

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Great Work Interview: Dixon Thayer, turnaround guy

There are people who are in business. And then there are people like Dixon Thayer, who are REALLY in business… Dixon was a key player in the merger between Kimberley Clark and Scott Paper. He led a New Business Operations … Continue reading

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Dixon Thayer, Leadership and Strategy

There are people who are in business.  And then there are people like Dixon Thayer, who are REALLY in business.  Dixon was a key player in the merger between Kimberley Clark and Scott Paper.  He led a New Business Operations … Continue reading

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