It is probably just me...but ever since 1983--I seem to hear Bono's words...ever single New Year's Day...and does anything really change...on New Year's Day? "New Year's Day" is a song by rock band U2. It is on their 1983 album War and it was released as the album's lead single in January 1983. Written about the Polish Solidarity movement, "New Year's Day" is driven …
David or Goliath—Choose Wisely and Don’t Forget Your Roots: DeMarco Banter
I have always been a huge Malcolm Gladwell fan. Sure I have read the cons of his books, but if a book gets you to STOP and think, it would seem that author has indeed done the reader a great service. Malcolm spoke at Catalyst East this year on his new book David and Goliath: …
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Leader or Idealist? DeMarco Banter
So where are the strong? And who are the trusted? And where is the harmony? ... What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding? -Elvis Costello "Here’s to the crazy ones. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the …
Effective vs Good and The Contrarian Leader: DeMarco Banter
Many people confuse good leadership with effective leadership, but a contrarian leader knows there is a huge difference between the two. Hitler was an extraordinarily effective leader, but few would refer to him a good leader. I came across some interesting thoughts on good vs. effective leadership and moral codes as I read through The …
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