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Many of the people I know are multitaskers and some of them seem rather vain about it. They claim to get more done, and done better, and in less time. In fact, they are delusional. How to change a flat…
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They have been widely recognized as great male actors in great dramatic films and yet under-appreciated for their great comic skills. Here are six, listed in alpha order: Gene Hackman: Superman (1978) and The Birdcage (1996) He was born on January…
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Here is a brief excerpt from an interview 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 register to receive email alerts,…
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Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * Being a perfectionist isn’t easy, especially if your…
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The late Sir Kenneth Robinson (March 1950-August 2020) was a British author, speaker and international advisor on education in the arts to government, non-profits, education and arts bodies. He was Director of the Arts in Schools Project (1985–89) and Professor…
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According to his publisher, Princeton University Press, more than half a century after its translation into English, Erich Auerbach‘s classic work, Mimesis, remains a masterpiece of literary criticism. A brilliant display of erudition, wit, and wisdom, his exploration of how…
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Here is an excerpt from an article written by Matt Plummer for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please click here. Credit:…
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In SCRAMBLE, his latest of eight books, Mart Neumeier explains how agile strategy “can build epic brands in record time.” These are the core components of the older traditional model and process: 1. Assess your current position 2. Research the…
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These are among my favorite observations by Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of…
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Lincoln & Churchill: Statesmen at War Lewis E. Lehrman Stackpole Books (2018) An intimate analysis of two supreme commanders “at the summit of human endurance — namely, wars of national survival” Lewis Lehman offers what is, in my opinion, the…
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