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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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Russell Bishop, Workarounds That Work

You already know that I’m a fan of David Allen’s work. So do you ever wonder what started him along the road to GTD? Let me introduce you to Russell Bishop. David and Russell were business partners for a number … Continue reading

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4 Unexpected Things I Wish I Could Say No To

You’ll most likely have heard Michelangelo’s comment about how he created his sculpture. Let me paraphrase for you: “I just carve away anything that doesn’t look like a lion, and I’m left with a lion.” We all nod our head … Continue reading

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Andrea J Lee, Money, Meaning and Beyond

Here’s a full and frank declaration: Andrea J Lee’s one of my very favourite people on the planet. She’s as funny as she is generous as she is smart as she is innovative. She’s been hanging out at the edge … Continue reading

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Stewart Friedman, Total Leadership

Be real. Be whole. Be innovative. That’s the essence of Total Leadership, and Stewart Friedman is the man behind it and the best-selling book of the same title. He’s been at the forefront of evolution of leadership thinking (and being) … Continue reading

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