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From A Different Perspective
When I was in the 9th grade, I took a course in Mechanical Drawing. The final in the course was to complete a drawing of an object with only some of the views provided and knowing that there were hidden … Continue reading
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Social Entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurship is a process by which citizens build or transform institutions to advance solutions to social problems, such as poverty, illness, illiteracy, environmental destruction, human rights abuses and corruption, in order to make life better for many.“ This description, … Continue reading
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Design
Some of the first things that come to mind when the word “design” is mentioned is architecture, engineering, fashion design, interior design, auto design, concept design, graphic design, web design, government design or business design. These designs are processes used … Continue reading
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Conscious Capitalism
I first became aware of the term “Conscious Capitalism” in a paper written by John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods Market in 2007 titled Conscious Capitalism, Creating a New Paradigm for Business. He says; “for business to reach its fullest potential … Continue reading
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Integral Approach
The strength of an integral approach can best be captured in the following; According to the Integral Institute, Inc., Integral means comprehensive, inclusive, balanced and embracing. When it comes to human beings, integral means maps, models, and practices that include … Continue reading
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The Right People
One of the keys to building any organization whether it is a team, a business, a government, a charity, a non-profit, a partnership a cooperative or a social group, is getting the right people on it. In his book “Good … Continue reading
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Core Ideology
A Core Ideology is a statement of what a company stands for and the purpose it exists, beyond making money. In his book Good to Great, on page 193, Jim Collins writes a chapter on Core Ideology: The Extra Dimension … Continue reading
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80-20 Rule
Most people have heard of or familiar with the 80-20 Rule. According to Wikipedia, the 80-20 Rule, also known as the Pareto principle, the law of the vital few, and the principle of factor sparsity, states that for many events, … Continue reading
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Embracing Change
The definition of Change in Dictionary.com is: to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one’s name; to change one’s opinion; … Continue reading
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Leadership
According to Wikipedia, Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.” The world needs Leadership and Leaders in all … Continue reading
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