These days many people are spending upwards of 70% of their working day in back to back meetings. Until we figure out new ways of turning that around, here are some ideas to facilitate dynamic meetings. Note that the word facilitate means “to make easy”. Here are some ways to make it simple for people to get […]
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Writing when it feels effortless and it just flows is great. Our ideas are out of our heads and onto paper, to inspire and amuse others. Not writing when we need to write; when we want to write, is frustrating. ‘Not feeling it’ has been a problem for me. I’d just chalk it up to
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Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t have the means to pay for something you needed? Whether you need $100 to come up with your car payment, or you’re trying to save up a quick $50 to take someone out on a date, there are ways to make a quick buck. The
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It’s sitting at the edge of your frantic brain – the elusive idea you desperately need. It’s the engagingly delightful tagline for your next social media campaign. It’s the witty title of your next content marketing piece. It’s the unforgettable closing of your upcoming talk that will earn you a standing ovation. And you have
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By Giovanni Masino Every organization needs to find some way to be creative. And this is true for business in any industry, even the most traditional ones, and particularly relevant for startups. As creativity expert Cyriel Kortleven famously once said: “Out of the box or out of the business.” So, what can organizations do to
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Whether you think it’s all mumbo woo-woo or not, many people, including myself, have seen their lives change by meditating. Yoga International defines meditation as: “Meditation is a precise technique for resting the mind and attaining a state of consciousness that is different from the normal waking state. It is the means for fathoming all
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In 1993, advertising legend Jay Chiat announced his radical plans for the office of the future. His agency, Chiat/Day, was already a paragon of creativity — its legendary campaigns included Apple’s “1984” and “Think Different” campaigns — and its new LA office, designed by Frank Gehry was to be its monument. The space was engineered to
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Loyalty reward programs have been around for quite a long time and are still used by a wide range of merchants trying to increase their brand awareness, customer retention, and, of course, sales. Whether these programs actually deliver their full potential, though, is a totally different story. Apart from time delays and high transaction costs, merchants
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What if there was one simple thing you could do that cost nothing and took no extra time, that would make you much more creative than you are now? What if it would also make you sleep better, and perhaps happier in general. Would you do it? Well here it is: Put away your smartphone.
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December has swept through like a hurricane of colour, passive annoyance, sugar and noise. Although time for a well-needed break is vital, like most of those who celebrate at this time of year, you’re probably not in the best shape, both mentally and physically. I know I’m not. As heart-warming as the holidays can be,
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