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Michael speaks at authors@Google

Definitely one of the highlights of the year so far for me – and a great way for you to get a condensed taste of Great Work! (If you can’t see the video, watch it here.) Many thank to Jenny … Continue reading

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A plunge into 2011 (and a request for help)

How did you spend January 1? Me, I went swimming. In a very very very cold lake. It’s all in a good cause – to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. And before I took the plunge, I spent a … Continue reading

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“You can’t separate peace from freedom because…” (Great Work quote)

You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom. ~ Malcolm X, 1925 – 1965 Peter Block – who I refer to often and is as influential as anyone on my … Continue reading

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“Writing a new play shouldn’t be seen as a mystery but as a…” (Great Work quote)

Photo from Chris Fry at Creative Commons  http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisjfry/ “Writing a new play shouldn’t be seen as a mystery belonging to a priesthood, but as a challenge, a technical challenge, just to get into it … And I think it’s a … Continue reading

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“When you have decided what you believe…” (Great Work quote)

“When you have decided what you believe, what you feel must be done, have the courage to stand alone and be counted.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt It’s the “alone” part of that quote that takes hold of me today and makes … Continue reading

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