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Getting started with visual communication
Written communication has captured for centuries the lion share of communication. From the memo to the sales letter, to the meeting minutes, most interactions at work are initiated, supported or summarized through words. Yet, there are things that words can hardly convey. And as subtle, coherent, comprehensive and precise words can be, they remain a [...]
Deeper than the ocean – The world that lives in us: the ingredients of the ‘champion mindset’
I found this book when I was in Singapore with Ting and Tara. Once back in the US, I could not find it, even on Amazon. It seems that it was released only in Asia, Australia and Europe, but not in the US. Nothing astonishing here. In the US, trying to “breed a champion” from [...]
Quality > Immediacy (in communication, at least)
Early 2004, Meg Whitman, eBay’s CEO took the drastic decision to banish all wireless devices from her Monday staff headquarters meetings. She then reported some push back from the eight top executives who regular attended. But she argued that “personal interaction is much important than instantly answering emails”.
What we can learn from our children
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I have recently taken the habit of frequenting daily the wonderful Singapore’s National Library, which by the way is a top notch facility in a beautiful building.
And I recently came across an interesting book: Lessons from the sandbox. Besides the funny title and style, this book is full of insights.
We all have [...]





