Wed.Oct 05, 2011

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The Art of Possibility

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Benjamin Zander - The conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra did more than speak. He sang and played the piano. He is hugely high energy and hugely positive. It drives home to me that energy and positivity are part of success. His topic was the Art of Possibility (the title of her book). I previously reviewed it. Had I heard him before I read it, I suspect I would have been more effusive.

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Lunch with Malcolm Gladwell #WBF11

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I attended a small lunch with Malcolm Gladwell. The focus was Canada. What does Malcolm have in common with Einstein? I bet you said the hair but no, it is the genius. He is truly genius. His simple clarity is inspiring. He has been thinking of "what is the advantage of being marginal" (meaning not the number one player, or leader etc). There are many advantages: 1 - The ability or privilege to observe and learn. 2 - Being non-threatening (this is why there are disproportionately more Canadian c

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Howard Shultz - Starbucks at #WBF11

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Howard Shultz from Starbucks spoke. No one can deny that Starbucks has built a great company. I wonder if selling an addictive product helps? "To exceed customer expectations starts with exceeding expectations of the staff first". People need believe in the leaders of their companies first. He spoke about the truisms of social media. First establish relationships then you can sell to them - but only a bit.

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#WBF11 Gary Burnison - Korn Ferry and Angela Ahrendts - Burberry

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The next speaker was Gary Burnison from Korn Ferry. I did not recognize the name although I certainly knew the company. Burnison was a great speaker. I guess that should not surprise me - most CEOs are. (One suggestion I have for any aspiring leader is to join Toastmasters ) I think part of the reason he is a good speaker is he uses stories. "Ceo is in the what business and the how business.but now it is much more about the people business". + Angela Ahrendts CEO of Burberry.

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#WBF11 Blogging Live from World Business Forum

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The day is starting off with "True Leadership & Purpose ". Tough topic not to like. First speakers are Bill George , Malcolm Gladwell and Tal Ben-Shahar. All authors that I like. "We cannot build our own spirit without building that of others" Bill Clinton "Learn from great people but do not emulate them. Be yourself. Be authentic." Bill George (author of Authentic Leadership ) From Malcom Gladwell, I learned that I am "profoundly happy".

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