Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
'If you can imagine it, then it can become a reality. ADAM Spencer (no relation) gives a wonderful speech about the beauty of mathematics, the search for the largest prime number, and the age in which we now live – the age of machine aided human discovery. As Adam poetically states, “numbers are the musical notes with which the symphony of the universe is written.” And machines are now being used to help us discover that universe.
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'I have long been in the camp that the price of education is so expensive as to make college a poor choice for many who attend, and a downright bad choice for those who go heavily in debt for degrees in little demand. The entire education system is and has been for some time unsustainable. The cost of education keeps rising along with. Government aid.
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Women in Consulting
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'By: Jennifer LeBlanc Over the summer, we’ve been secretly working on a great project … we’re doing a pro bono brand relaunch for Operation Freedom Paws. Why? Because we are a bunch of softies here at ThinkResults. The combination of giving shelter dogs new lives as service dogs and helping veterans with invisible wounds move back into a normal civilian life was irresistible for us.
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'AT&T has a new film out about the stupidity, selfishness and yes, death, associated with texting while driving. It''s directed by Werner Herzog and it''s quite moving. It''s not going to work. Hundreds of thousands of people are going to die or be maimed because it''s physically impossible for us to deal with the cultural imperative to stay in touch on our phones--and drive at the same time.
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Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'“We’ve put charities in a box for far too long, let’s set them free.” ~ Nat Ware, CEO of 180 Degrees Consulting. IN an informative and timely TED Talk, Nat Ware explains how society’s traditional notions of ‘charity’ often constrain the ability of charities to have a meaningful social impact. Below we highlight three beliefs about charity that Nat argues are holding us back: Measuring social impact: we tend to assess a charity’s effectiveness in s
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Chad Barr
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
This week’s reflection point: I’ve been known to use the phrase “amazing content” when referring to the kind of content we all need to create. Many of my clients ask me to further articulate what I mean by this phrase. So here we go. Amazing content: Intrigues the recipient to want to read, listen or watch. Is delivered with passion, enthusiasm and excitement.
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'At the grueling Iditarod, there''s a prize for the musher who finishes last: The Red Lantern. Failing to finish earns you nothing, of course. But for the one who sticks it out, who arrives hours late, there''s the respect that comes from finding the strength to make it, even when all seems helpless. Most parents (and most bosses) agree that this sort of dedication is a huge asset in life.
Martinka Consulting
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
'Over one month in the summer of 1940 the German military forced the French to surrender. Most people would assume that the German’s had a mighty military machine and simply overpowered the French. However, the French had as many or more military personnel as the Germans, more heavy equipment (tanks, airplanes, etc.) and much of their equipment was technically superior to the German’s.
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'Initial Reaction. The establishment survey showed a gain of 169,000 jobs. For the second consecutive month, the previous two months were revised lower. The employment change for July was revised down by 58,000 (from +162,000 to +104,000). Last month the BLS revised June employment down by 7,000 (from +195,000 to +188,000). This month, the BLS said June was still not correct and revised June lower by another 16,000 to +172,000.
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1 to 1
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'In July, I delivered a webinar about customer experience innovation. I explained that in order to create innovative experiences that drive differentiation and long-term value, companies need to triangulate on consumer needs, the business model, and the brand. I received several great questions during the call, and I thought it would be worth answering them again (in brief) here: There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
'Our series continues with my book Tribes. It''s nice that we''re featuring it on Labor Day, a holiday in the US that celebrates some of the most impactful tribal behavior in recent history. It''s easy to gloss over the key points of the book, because for some, it''s frightening to realize that each of us has the ability to find and lead like-minded people to make real and powerful change that matters.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
'Inspired by Warren Buffett, a former Lehman analyst figures out that plain-speaking companies have higher performance.
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'The payroll report tomorrow is going to be interesting. The discrepancy between what Gallup reports and the BLS reports is widening. Last month, the BLS reported the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate at 7.4%. Today Gallup reported Unadjusted unemployment climbs to 8.7% (The seasonally adjusted rate is 8.6%). Even if there is a huge jump of half a percentage point in unemployment, there will still be a major difference of opinion as to what the rate is.
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Gina Abudi
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'The ability to promote yourself is an essential skill for anyone – regardless of your role within the organization. Unfortunately, it is a skill that is not always done well. We all know of individuals who promote themselves at the expense of others or to manage up the ladder to position themselves for that next [.].
Seth Godin Blog
AUGUST 31, 2013
'"Get something started.". When you walk into a fast food restaurant, the stated, measured, delivered-on goals are to get the transaction over with as cheaply and quickly as possible. The cashier, the fry cook, everyone is rewarded on running the line just a little faster and just a little more efficiently. On the other hand, when you are the first time client at a contractor, a bank or even a resort, everyone on the staff ought to be focused on getting something started, not over with.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
'Executives, officials, and managers should have to earn the title of "leader," not just expect to receive it.
MishTalk
AUGUST 31, 2013
'Politicians and economic illiterates frequently assume two wrongs make a right. Here is a case in point: Japan panel backs sales tax hike coupled with stimulus. Japan''s government won backing for a controversial decision to raise the national sales tax in 2014 after influential members of a special advisory panel said the step would not threaten economic recovery or business confidence if it was coupled with other stimulus.
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Gina Abudi
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
'Too often we join an organization without really understanding the culture of that company and whether it is right for us. We are excited about the opportunity, the role we will be taking on and the people who interviewed us, but we haven’t really thought about if it is the right place for us to [.].
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'The viral music video of the moment is right here. It''s probably going to be compared to Numa Numa (but not break any records--Gangnam has 1.7 billion views). The question for the marketer, music or otherwise, isn''t, "what are the hooks and tricks I use to go viral?" No, the question is, "is it worth it?". What does the fox say has the hooks and tricks in abundance.
1 to 1
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'1to1 Media''s Tom Hoffman speaks with Daryl Travis, Founder and CEO of Brandtrust, about different ways that social science disciplines can be used to gain a deeper understanding behind customer sentiment and motivations. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
'Preposterous economic proposals from economists living in academic wonderland are the norm. For example: Please consider the following statements by Brad DeLong, a professor of economics at the University of California at Berkeley, from his post Central Banking: Banking Camp vs. Macroeconomics Camp. A prolonged and sustained central-bank policy of purchasing ever-increasing quantities of long-term assets is essential to get a financial sector with diminished appetite for risk to use some of its
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Gina Abudi
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'The quicker you can get your team to be a high performing team, the more effectively you can meet the goals and objectives of the initiative. A high performing team works well together – they rely on each other to accomplish the goals of the project, understanding their individual strengths and using those strengths to [.].
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'I''d like to invite you to find out about a new project, launching in beta soon. 4H, Toastmasters, AA, book groups, Meetup, midnight basketball, community college, jazz bands, There''s a pattern here. We learn best when we learn together. It''s not merely the logistic efficiency of putting people together in a room. Now that the internet replaces that efficiency, we see that ''more for less'' is the least of it.
1 to 1
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'If you get the chance to go to the movies this weekend, you might want to consider seeing Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg''s final installment in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, The World''s End. Though seemingly focused on the main character''s determination to reclaim his youth by dragging his old friends along for a nostalgic pub crawl, one cannot ignore the social implications of this science fiction comedy.
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
'A weak manufacturing recovery of sorts is underway in Europe. How long it lasts remains in question, with France not participating in the recovery. The Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® shows Final Eurozone Manufacturing PMI at 26-month high of 51.4 in August (July: 50.3). Country PMI Rankings. The upturns in production at German, Italian, Dutch and Austrian manufacturers all strengthened on the back of improving inflows of new business.
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