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Monthly Archives: January 2010

“Art is what we we’re doing when we do our best work” (Great Work quote)

Art is what we we’re doing when we do our best work. ~ Seth Godin Great Work = best work. Best work = art. Great Work = art. Art = Great Work. You’re an artist. What are you creating today? … Continue reading

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Michael Lee Stallard, Fired Up or Burned Out

Are you fired up? Or burned out? That’s the question Michael Lee Stallard asks in his book Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity, and Productivity. He asks these questions about leadership and engagement after … Continue reading

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What do you think about The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun?

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost four years since we created The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun. It keeps grabbing people’s attention, making them stop and think, nudging them towards and bigger, bolder life. Hurrah! Last week Chris Brogan … Continue reading

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Roger Martin, The Design of Business

Roger Martin who is the Dean of the Rotman School of Management here in Toronto and the author of three great books on business. The first is The Responsibility Virus which talks about the power of building true partnerships. The … Continue reading

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Garr Reynolds, Presentation Zen

Garr Reynold and Nancy Duarte are the two people who’ve done the most to change how presentations work in organizations today. Garr’s book Presentation Zen and his excellent blog, also named Presentation Zen help to champion a style of presentation … Continue reading

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