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My initial encounter with Jeffrey Pfeffer's writings occurred a few years back when I delved into his book "Leadership BS." Admittedly, I wasn't greatly impressed by the book initially and hoped it would provoke a critical dialogue among our students, which, regrettably, it didn't – a topic that perhaps merits its own discussion. Despite my …
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THE BAND Talking Heads was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1975. The band consisted of David Byrne (vocals, guitar), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass), and Jerry Harrison (keyboards, guitar). Over the course of their career, Talking Heads became one of the leading bands of the New Wave movement, blending …
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Welcome to a strange DeMarco journey intertwining the allure of "Star Wars" with the wisdom of ancient Stoicism. My love affair with this epic saga began in 1977, when I first witnessed THE magic at The Laurel Theater in San Carlos, CA. I was so captivated that I saw the original movie 13 times in …
The series Gilded Age, created by Julian Fellowes, is a historical drama set in 1880s New York City, delving into the societal dynamics and conflicts of the transformative era. The comparison of the original Gilded Age and the contemporary Gilded Age 2.0 highlights the cyclical nature of economic and industrial evolution, emphasizing unique challenges and opportunities within each epoch.
I recently had an intriguing conversation with a colleague about Futures Literacy and wargaming, particularly focusing on planning for emerging technologies. During the convo, the concept of scaled wave weapons came up, which initially puzzled me—I had no idea. Intrigued, I asked for more details, and he provided a high-level explanation that sparked my curiosity. …
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