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Monthly Archives: October 2011

“I have never been forced to accept compromises but I have…” [Great Work quote]

Photo by Brixton from Flickr “I have never been forced to accept compromises but I have willingly accepted constraints” ~ Charles Eames I have compromised. Why did I accept this compromise? What’s the price I’ve paid for that?) I have … Continue reading

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Barbara Kellerman, Followership

This in an interview from the archives. I talked to Professor Barbara Kellerman in 2008, shortly after the release of her book Followership: How Followers are Creating Change and Changing Leaders.  (She has just released a new book, Leadership: Essential … Continue reading

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“A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a …” (Great Work quote)

Photo from Flickr Creative Commons “A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.” ~ Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Progress happens through accidents. (Am I open to accidents?) A prepared mind is the catalyst. (What’s my mind prepared for?) … Continue reading

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Don’t settle

You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly … Continue reading

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Alexandra Levit Blind Spots

I’ve interviewed Alexandra before and she was one of the contributors to the End Malaria book. She has a new book out this week, Blind Spots which was a great excuse to catch up with her once more. The subtitle … Continue reading

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