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Writing: what is good writing?

“Good writing is lean and confident.
That is not me talking. That is William Zinsser talking in his classic On continue reading

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Jay-Z decoded?

A remarkable and consummate storyteller. That’s what I first thought about Jay-Z when continue reading

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Steve Jobs on Dragons’ Den?

Dragons’ Den is a series of reality television programs featuring entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in order continue reading

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How do you get people to notice you?

Almost everything is interesting. You just need to present it properly.
Because it often takes an outsider to see what’s beautiful in our lives.

Making Of Bonbons in Berlin

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What can YouTube cofounder teach us about WOM

Christopher Steiner from Forbes magazine recently spoke to YouTube* cofounder Chad Hurley continue reading

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What is the worst thing in life?

I just watched a remarkable movie called World’s Greatest continue reading

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How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly?

Have you heard about The Domino Project? It’s a new publishing continue reading

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What is change?

“Change is a math formula,” notes Alan Webber in his book Rules of Thumb (I highly recommend it). “Change happens when the cost of the status quo is greater continue reading

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What can an airbag teach us about business

Does your business make customer service a priority?
“An invitation to return” is what I prefer to call good customer service.
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Can words suffocate?

My 2¢: In marketing, when you complicate your words, you suffocate my thoughts.

(Inspired by Martin Grech’s “Open Heart Zoo” lyrics)

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