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Why the Problem with Learning Is Unlearning

Harvard Business Review

In every aspect of business, we are operating with mental models that have grown outdated or obsolete, from strategy to marketing to organization to leadership. As an example, last summer I rented a car to travel around Great Britain. We need to unlearn the push model of marketing and explore alternative models.

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The Serendipity Machine

Mills Scofield

Sebastian, an organization hacker, is the author of The Serendipity Machine - the inspiring story of the highly innovative, international coworking network Seats2meet.com. The power of viral marketing makes it sensible for Seats2meet.com to provide workspaces without asking for financial compensation. Step 2: Inventing a Currency.