Thomas Barnett

The World We Live in Today

January 24, 2006

A combination of security, economic, political and cultural factors can predict and explain the nature of war and peace . . .

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Grant McCracken

Culture and Consumption

March 21, 2006

Contemporary culture and consumer taste and preferences are constantly shaped and reshaped by trends . . .

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Daniel Pink

A Whole New Mind

May 16, 2006

The era of "left brain" dominance – and the Information Age that it engendered – is giving way to a new world. . . .

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Martin Seligman

The Power of Authentic Happiness

July 18, 2006

“Positive psychology” is a new movement in psychology, versus a “disease model,”; authentic happiness comes from . . .

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Mark Granovetter

The Power of Social Networks

July 18, 2006

We are not totally rational beings -- we are social beings -- influenced by, and influencing those around us . . .

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Virginia Postrel

Luxury is Not a Luxury Anymore

September 19, 2006

Price-performance is no longer enough to compete; luxury isn’t about status and exclusivity but about adding . . .

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James Kouzes

Leadership Authenticity: credibility amidst change

November 7, 2006

Change is the work of leaders, and credibility is the foundation of leadership; people will not believe the message of change . . .

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