Author: Alan

Giving Employees Freedom

Greetings.  For the past four years Chinese artist Yang Weidong has …

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Creating an Idea Library

Greetings.  Libraries have been around for more than 3,000 years with …

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On Memorial Day

Greetings.  The real importance of Memorial Day often seems lost amid "holiday" …

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Asking Customers for Ideas

Greetings.  Comedian Paula Poundstone once offered the following insight: "Adults are …

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The Magic of Being Adorable

Greetings.  It's the start of a new week and another chance …

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The Truth About Self-Help

Greetings.  We live in a "self-help" world as companies and organizations …

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The Genius of Imagination

Greetings.  I've often led leadership teams in dramatic readings of "Where …

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The Power of Teaching

Greetings.  Today is "National Teacher's Day" here in the U.S. and …

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Something to Scream About

Greetings.  Who could have imagined that an 1895 Norwegian painting that …

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Appreciating Differences

Greetings.  Susan Cain's insightful new book Quiet: The Power of Introverts …

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Making Customers More Capable

Greetings.  If you enjoy hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, bicycling and camping …

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A Winning Combination

Greetings.  Innovation often means putting things together that don't belong.  Or, more …

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