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Life Is Beautiful: A Book Review by Bob Morris

July 27, 2023

Life Is Beautiful: Poems of Survival After Cancer Linda DeFeudis CreateSpace (November 2016) Heartfelt Observations and affirmations A dear friend sent a copy of this book to me as a gift. It contains several heartfelt poems that her sister composed…

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How to take the full measure of innovation

July 1, 2023

Here is a brief excerpt from the transcript of a podcast in an article for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information, and…

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Mel Brooks Isn’t Done Punching Up the History of the World

April 22, 2023

Here is a brief excerpt from  Maureen Dowd‘s conversation with Mel Brooks, featured in The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Credit…Chantal Anderson for The New York Times…

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The Wit and Wisdom of Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

April 21, 2023

I have read and re-read — usually to my children, grandchildren, and their friends –all of the Dr. Suess books. These are among my favorite observations by Theodor Seuss Geisel, one of the very few people who is comparable with…

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7 Facts You May Not Know About Walt Disney

April 18, 2023

Here is a brief excerpt from an article about Walt Disney, written by  Elizabeth Nix and featured at the A&E Network’s HISTORY website. Here are the first three of seven facts about Disney that you may not already know. To read…

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Read Your Way Through Boston

March 2, 2023

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Paul Theroux for The New York Times. The quintessential travel writer has also enshrined his Massachusetts roots in his writing. Here are his recommendations for those who come to visit. To…

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Five Ways to Make Your One-on-One Meetings More Effective

February 23, 2023

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Jessica Wisdom for the MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * Failing to use time with direct…

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Become a Better Problem Solver by Telling Better Stories

February 16, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article by Arnaud Chevallier, Albrecht Enders, and Jean-Louis Barsoux for the MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Illuatration Credit:  Alex Nabaum/theispot.com…

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How to build a civilized workplace

February 13, 2023

Here is an excerpt from a “classic” article written by Robert Sutton for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company in 2007. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for…

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Effective Leaders Decide About Deciding

February 12, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article by Nancy Duarte  for the MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * Every leader should design and communicate…

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