Aug
26

Big Ideas Forum – You Can’t Say That: Freedom of Speech & the Invisible Muzzle

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{EAV_BLOG_VER:7e98c0c981616258} A discussion on free speech and the need to maintain our right to say things that upset those around us. The stifling of free speech is one of the most important issues of our time. I have recently seen a crazy example of this: Qantas was at the centre of a scandal after posting… Continue reading »

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Aug
07

Presidents, Leaders, Change and Hardwired Humans

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I watched in amazement as the president of a charity organization resigned three weeks into his term. The issue that has bought him to this course of action was his difficulty in instigating a change process. A new vision statement had been drawn up and he was seeking “buy in” from the group. He was,… Continue reading »

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Aug
01

Communication and the Critical Skill of Listening

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Great talk on listening by Julian Treasure. Includes and analysis of listening “filters” and an explanation of some listening practice techniques. Julian talks at (TED) about: The importance to listening of patterns, differences, filters & intention. How we are becoming desensitized and losing our ability to listen and the scary consequences of that fact. 5… Continue reading »

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