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Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Creating inspiration, part 5: Define the future you want to create

Posted on December 4, 2019 by The Churning — Leave a reply
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The fifth ingredient for creating inspiration and emotional engagement in a time of change is to paint a picture of the future you want to create. There are several ways you Continue Reading →

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Preparing for the holiday season

Posted on December 16, 2016 by The Churning — Leave a reply
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In common with many people taking breaks during this holiday period, The Churning will now be offline until January. This is the darkest time of year, in the northern hemisphere at least, Continue Reading →

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— “The inspiring manual to improve our ability to thrive in VUCA times.”

— “An essential shift in thinking: an ethical framework for business decision makers based on emotional maturity.”

— “Essential reading for any leader who wants to thrive in times of change.”

— “An outstanding book. Inspirational and uplifting.”

— “My favourite book to turn to when I have a leadership dilemma.”

— “…should be on every change-maker’s bookshelf… rich… practical… detailed… clear… invaluable.”

— “It’s brilliant! I keep dipping into it and finding little pearls of wisdom.”

— “Refreshing and necessary. A personal development journey recommended for… today’s highly unpredictable world.”

— “An excellent guide to riding the waves of change and being stronger when faced with adversity.”

— “An outstanding book… A very valuable companion for those in search of meaning.”

— “Excellent, clear, pragmatic, practical, radical.”

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  • Mark Twain the two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why The Two Most Important Days in Your Life
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  • Life, Leadership, and Music, by Alan Watts
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  • To build resilience ask two questions "Resilience, the new must-have executive skill" (Harvard)
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  • Dee Hock on the organisation of the future
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