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Jonah Lehrer, Imagine

Jonah’s been in the news this week with the revelation that some of the quotes he attributed to Bob Dylan were fabricated. No doubt there’s a whole story behind what went on, but one victim in all of this might … Continue reading

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Gina Amaro Rudan, Practical Genius

Gina Amaro Rudan teaches that genius is something you can choose. She is the founder of Genuine Insights, an organization whose mission is the leverage the genius within each person and organization. She’s also the author of Practical Genius: The … Continue reading

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Nic Askew, Soul Biographies

I came across Nic Askew’s work a few years ago when he started Monday9AM films, which are poignant and wonderful short films of both ordinary and extraordinary people reflecting on what makes them tick. Nic and his films were part … Continue reading

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Mark Dowds, Brainpark

Mark Dowds had a comfortable job as a consultant when he decided to pursue his dream of creating software tools to foster collaboration and efficiency in the workplace. Friends thought he was crazy. It was a little crazy. So why … Continue reading

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Jonas Ridderstrale, Funky Business Forever

Today’s guest is Jonas Ridderstrale, the Swedish author of the international bestseller Funky Business Forever: How to Enjoy Capitalism. As Tom Peters says, this book is the antidote for bland thinking and bland writing. It’s provocative, challenging and has been … Continue reading

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Lynda Gratton, The Future of Work

I’m thrilled to be talking with Lynda Gratton, the Professor of Management Practice at London Business School. She is one of the world authorities on people in organizations and a significant influence around thinking about how people show up at … Continue reading

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Joyce Russell, Adecco USA

Joyce Russell is President and COO of Adecco USA,  the largest staffing company in the country and the third largest employer in the North America. Joyce has been with Adecco for 20 years, and has risen through the ranks to … Continue reading

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Marc Mathieu, Former Senior VP of Global Brands at Coca Cola

Today we’re rolling out the red carpet for the man in charge of Coca Cola’s brand. Until recently, Marc Mathieu was the Senior Vice President of Global Brands for the Coca Cola Company, where he worked for 12 years. During … Continue reading

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“Can you see anything?” (Great Work quote)

Lord Carnavon: Can you see anything? Howard Carter: Yes, wonderful things. It must have been quite the moment in 1922 when Howard Carter first peered through a small crack into the antechamber of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. I do love this … Continue reading

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