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Video Book Club – Beach Read Edition: Operation Mincemeat

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Operation Mincemeat is a true story that reads like a novel. It’s the World War II story of how some ingenious British intelligence officers came up with a complicated and macabre plan to trick the Germans into moving their defenses away from the intended location of an Allied invasion.

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Viva Chile: Leadership and the Rescue of the Miners

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Accept Help:   The rescue operation appears to have been a model of private and public sector cooperation and coordination. Put Yourself in Their Shoes:  One of the most impressive aspects of the rescue operation is how much attention was paid to the overall health and well being of the miners and their families.

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The Business Travel Diva's Rules for Family Vacations

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Posted by: Diane-The WHOLE Gang | July 14, 2010 at 11:59 AM 11. Posted by: Joy | July 14, 2010 at 02:24 PM Comment on rule #11. Posted by: Chris | July 14, 2010 at 04:39 PM Thanks all for the comments, stories, theories, rationales, explanations, etc. Posted by: Scott Eblin | July 19, 2010 at 03:38 PM Loved your comments.

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Three Reminders from the Arlington Cemetery Mess

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Standards Matter: In reading the reporting, I get the feeling that no one was setting the standards by which an institution as important as Arlington should operate. It appears that the standard for the day to day operations of the cemetery were at the level of “good enough” when they should have been perfect. Great post.

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Video Book Club: The Power of Pull

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Backed by a lot of research and some interesting case studies, the authors offer a wealth of provocative ideas on how to operate in the age of the internet. Probably like a lot of you, I spent some time in August catching up on my reading. They also have a real gift for simplifying complex concepts with short, memorable phrases.

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How to Run a Staff Meeting - Next Level Blog

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How: The meeting leader clearly states the ground rules for how the meeting will operate – cell phones off, radios down, stick to the agenda and no side conversations. Posted by: Jessiewilliams2 | June 30, 2010 at 05:16 PM Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: | This is only a preview. A clear Why keeps people engaged.

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Fear Kills

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Main | Business Travel Divas Turn Themselves In » July 23, 2010 Fear Kills In case you didnt see it, a report in the New York Times earlier this week offers a stark example of what can happen when the culture of an organization discourages open and honest dialogue. Thats Not Leadership. Posted by: Mike Henry Sr.