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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Jim Loehr, Power of Full Engagement

Every now and then I come across a book that creates a radical shift in how I think of things.  In the field of self-management and productivity, there have been two.  The first is David Allen’s Getting Things Done, where … Continue reading

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Who do you love?

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter And how can you show them? Here’s a little inspiration.

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How many different silences can you name?

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter There are seven dwarfs. You knew that. But did you know there were eight types of silence? My friend and colleague Eric Klein has laid them all out – and how to best manage … Continue reading

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“The world is mud-luscious and…” (Great Work quote)

“The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” ~ E. E. Cummings Fall has arrived out of nowhere – the wind’s twisting and teasing coloured leaves and all the while it feels like Winter’s tapping on the window, just waiting to be … Continue reading

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Scott Stratten, UnMarketing

Many people listening to this interview will have seen one of the short internet movies I’ve created – The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun, The 5.75 Questions You’ve Been Avoiding, The Great Work Movie.  Today’s interview is with the guy … Continue reading

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