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Above The Law: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

BY Dr. Alex PattakosFri May 27, 2011

Like a cancer invading the human body, it appears that more and more people, especially those who occupy responsible positions in both government and major corporations, believe and act like they are above the law.READ»

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Innovation That We Can Believe In

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Jan 25, 2011

Let's make 2011 the year we actually make innovation happen--innovation that we can believe in!READ»

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The Spirit of Authentic Dialogue

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Dec 14, 2010

The word "dialogue" is often misunderstood, misused, and even abused. Indeed, the process of real dialogue is something that is much easier said than done. Here's why.READ»

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The Magic of Intuition at Work

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Dec 7, 2010

Most discussions about innovation and, by implication, creativity would be remiss if they did not in some way touch upon the topic of intuition.READ»

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The Meaning of Friendship in a Social Networked World

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Oct 12, 2010

In an era of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social network platforms, what is the meaning of true friendship?READ»

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Hypatia: An Inspiration for Leaders and Managers

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Aug 24, 2010

Hypatia was one of the few notable Greek female scholars of Classical antiquity, and was brutally murdered because of her boundless curiosity, her unique perspective on the meaning of life and the workings of the cosmos, and her unbridled influence on those around her. Such attributes made her a clear and present danger to the existing power structures.READ»

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The true benefits of outsourcing

BY George DennisTue Mar 16, 2010

Four ways to utilize specialized experts without bringing them in-houseREAD»

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Valuable Soul Searching in Times of Economic Crisis

BY Dr. Alex PattakosFri Mar 12, 2010

You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to uncover clues that our country, as well as many other nations around the world, are going through difficult economic times. The unfolding political dramas, both nationally and ...READ»

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What Do You Want to Do Now?

BY Julie FarhaMon Feb 22, 2010

This is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your career. You may have lost your job recently or anticipate losing your job. If you have secure employment at the moment, you may think it’s nuts to consider a change. As we are now in the era of new beginnings, this truly is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your career. READ»

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What Do You Want to Do Now?

BY Julie FarhaMon Feb 22, 2010

This is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your career. You may have lost your job recently or anticipate losing your job. If you have secure employment at the moment, you may think it’s nuts to consider a change. As we are now in the era of new beginnings, this truly is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your career. READ»

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What Do You Want to Do Now?

BY Julie FarhaMon Feb 22, 2010

This is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your career. You may have lost your job recently or anticipate losing your job. If you have secure employment at the moment, you may think it’s nuts to consider a change. As we are now in the era of new beginnings, this truly is an excellent time to pause and reflect on your career. READ»

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Searching for the Soul of Government

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Dec 29, 2009

It sure looks like public trust and confidence in government in the United States are suffering. Indeed, Americans in large numbers today seem not only to distrust but also resent their government. And I'm not just ...READ»

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Good-Bye 2009: Reflecting on Meaningful Values & Goals

BY Dr. Alex PattakosWed Dec 16, 2009

As we approach the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect upon the meaning of our lives and work, as well as focus on the things that and people who really matter the most to us. Of course, there are many folks ...READ»

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Escaping Your Inner Mental Prison

BY Dr. Alex PattakosThu Nov 5, 2009

"Live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now," the world-renown psychiatrist and author of the classic bestseller, Man's Search for Meaning, ...READ»

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The Meaning and Power of Forgiveness

BY Dr. Alex PattakosFri Apr 10, 2009

In light of everything that is going on in our country and the world right now, including the economic crisis that is on center stage, it may be a good time to consider a topic that usually gets ignored when the "blame ...READ»

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Prescription for Getting Through Hard Times

BY Dr. Alex PattakosSun Mar 22, 2009

"The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" cried Chicken Little. If you are unfamiliar or don't remember the story of Chicken Little, we invite you to watch one of the versions of this classic tale produced in ...READ»

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Don't Work Against Yourself!

BY Dr. Alex PattakosThu Mar 12, 2009

Good intentions are not enough--no matter how well intended they may be. Paradoxically, if we become fixated or obsessed with our intentions, we may actually work against ourselves, which is a concept (and technique) known as, you ...READ»

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We've always done it this way!

BY Dr. Alex PattakosWed Jan 28, 2009

Often innovative approaches are hampered because we are unable or unwilling to see past “the way we always do things around here.” Consider the story of the elephant and the log: When an elephant is very young, one of the ...READ»

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Ideas to Expand Your Portfolio of Products & Services

BY Dr. Alex PattakosTue Jan 6, 2009

In the spirit of "Innovating with Meaning" in the New Year, especially during a time when the call for innovation can be heard loud and clear, we offer the following ideas to help you expand your current portfolio of products and ...READ»

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Innovation is a Contact Sport!

BY Dr. Alex PattakosSat Dec 27, 2008

Three weeks ago, we introduced our model for viewing innovation from a team and organization perspective. The model, which we call the "Innovation Field," is described in our bestselling book, The Seeds of Innovation. The ...READ»