Box of Crayons

Monthly Archives: November 2009

“We must believe that we are gifted for something, and…” (Great Work quote)

“We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” ~Marie Curie (1867–1934) Wow – that’s a pretty provocative statement to digest. I mean, the first part I get – we’re … Continue reading

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Imagine Leadership

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter A fabulous video that gets to the heart of Great Work. Well worth the 6 minutes it takes to watch

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Eight Ways to Kill an Idea

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter Something worth checking out right now. Quite brilliant.

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How I met my wife

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter 17 years ago today, my wife and I went on our first date together. As it so happens, I’m writing this on a train on the way to Oxford, the city in which we … Continue reading

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John McWade, Before & After

I remember years ago Tom Peters raging on about the importance of design. And, as usual with Tom, he was right on the money.  Because content and knowledge is now ubiquitous and free, design becomes absolutely critical to adding value … Continue reading

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