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Bet you didn’t know that Einstein said this?

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“People believe 80% of what they read on the Internet to be true” – Albert Einstein

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10 Brands that Own You

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It’s a very American Centered image, but many of the brands listed in the infographic below are global brands, and when one considers that all these are owned by just 10 companies, it’s got to get some questions forming in your mind….. I found the original in

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Leadership Thought: Altruism Instead of Selfishness as a Strategy Towards Domination

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In the book ‘A Million Miles in a Thousand Years‘, Donald Miller left me with a haunting paragraph that played out in his imagination at a wedding. He imagines Victor Frankl leaning over and whispering the following into his ear, “You are a tree in a story about

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A Knobb and a Glugg of Leadership

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I’m no chef. To be honest when it comes to cooking and me, you can’t ever be too sure what you’re going to get? I’m either pretty good, or pretty not so good. I’ve not yet been outstanding, and I haven’t poisoned anyone. I’m a learner in the

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Why hasn’t the ‘problem’ of Business Schools been solved?

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Business Schools are big business. There’s a lot of money involved. It’s not just a lot, it’s ridiculous. From a business perspective they’re an expense. A very large expense, especially when you compare what you’re paying for an executive to go through a Business School programme versus what’s

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A formula for authentic relationships. Give me a break!

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I’ve just finished reading two articles, by two impressively large and well respected consulting firms. The articles had to do with getting the most out of people in the work place. Both articles suggested that by creating better connections and healthy relationships, people would enjoy improved energy

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The Most Astounding Fact About The Universe

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Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer.

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Doc Pemberton and a great Twitter Case Study

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Every now and then I go looking for brands on Twitter and Facebook. I do this because there’s no list of South African companies in these spaces (that I can find), so I’m building my own. It’s not a priority project, and one day when it’s fuller

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Here’s a chance to better understand the stories in your company

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If you’ve not ever spent any time with Aiden Choles then you’ve probably never really explored Narrative (or Story as I prefer) as a means to transform your business. Aiden is a founder of the Narrative Lab, and from time to time I get invited to weigh

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28 March 2012 – Bit of Business, Bit of Fun and a Great Breakfast

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If you’re not doing anything on 28 March 2012, and would like to check out Chris Mapane, Barrie Bramley (that’s me) and the Midrand Conference Centre then check out the details on the embeded brochure (below). Jenny from Speakers of Note is the person you can let

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