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What can Winnie the Pooh teach us about Leadership?

Conventional thinking teaches that to survive we must be knowledgeable (like Owl), cunning (like Rabbit), and fearless (like Tigger). But these approaches often fail or, at best, promote mediocre results.READ»

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The Great Disappearing Act of Good Design

There is a wonderful hidden dichotomy in all good design: When it's really good, you hardly notice it at all.READ»

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Effective Leadership Strategies for CEOs

In Taoism, the yin and yang is the guiding principle of all things. Just as the opposite of water is fire, such is true for our roles in life. The Chief Executive Officer post has incredible responsibility of striking a balance between internal and external communications to guide the company in a profitable...READ»

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Human Actions #4

The tao of toa is very simple.  TOA = thinking out aloud and tao of it is the way or form of that thinking.  I am practicing the tao of toa right now, each sentence I am writing here has no script, it is simply following the ...READ»

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Let Bankruptcy Save the Big Three

“If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish. If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given. This is called the ...READ»

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Focus On Needs, Not Wants or Desires

It seems normal for humans to become slaves to their wants and desires but we have to overcome those, especially in business. I was able to overcome many of mine (especially the desire to be liked by lots of people) thanks to ...READ»

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How Can Your Cup Be Filled If It Is Already Full?

Yesterday evening my wife and I discovered an Asian boutique store in our mall and grabbed a copy of the Chinese Uncut version of 'The Forbidden Kingdom' starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li (I collect Hong Kong movies and have over 45 ...READ»

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Tommy Boy Can CD Future

Rap`s smartest label shows how brute force yields diminishing returns in the face of a better idea.READ»

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Action Item - Super Serenity

Since the heavy-handed approach proved counterproductive, Behr got counterintuitive: He slowed down and prescribed for himself a mind-cleansing exercise that helps him to relax and reboot before a big call.READ»

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How to Start in the Martial Arts

Sort through the best-known martial arts -- and pick the path that's best for you.READ»

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Leading Ideas: Don't Rush

"He who rushes ahead doesn't go far." -- Lao-Tzu (~500 B.C.E), Tao Te Ching A distinction I use with my clients is rushing vs. moving quickly. When someone rushes, they shortchange processes. When someone moves quickly, they follow ...READ»