What We Can Learn From Sherlock Holmes About Teaching a Class
Historically I was never a big Sherlock Holmes fan. But with the recent movies and two TV series, my interest has grown. His methods, insights and attitudes are intriguing. What I have come to realize is that many of the tools Sherlock Holmes uses for solving a...
Why Abundance Thinking Matters
I have spent this week experiencing abundance thinking: people generously sharing thoughts, ideas and knowledge in hopes of helping other people to achieve a similar level success. Photo Credit: kevin dooley via Compfight cc I have long been a believer in abundance,...
Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes When Eating at a Banquet
It happens to all of us: we are at an event where a meal is being served, and the round tables are stuffed with utensils, glasses, plates and tableware. If you aren’t careful you can end up taking someone else’s napkin or eating your neighbor’s...
The James Bond School of Presenting
Bond…. James Bond. It is an iconic statement famous throughout the English speaking world and probably much of the rest of the planet. But what can James Bond teach us about presenting? Image via GeekDad Well, quite a lot actually. To date there are 6 actors who...
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