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February 4, 2018

It’s Time To Bring The Gig Economy To Employees

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Organizations are missing out on a glorious opportunity to improve employee engagement. It’s time to bring a modified version of the so-called Gig Economy to...



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Published on February 04, 2018 13:11

January 22, 2018

Books To Devour By Nilofer Merchant, Roger Martin, Jennifer Riel and Daniel Pink

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I recently spent three weeks touring the coastlines of Australia. Between the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Manly Beach, Sorrento and Adelaide I devoured some wicked...



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Published on January 22, 2018 08:20

December 14, 2017

The Cognitive Era Is Cool But I’d Like To See The Human Era First

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Several large-scale organizations have begun to align around a concept known as the “cognitive era.” Based on artificial intelligence and advanced cognitive systems, “cognitive era”...



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Published on December 14, 2017 14:07

December 1, 2017

(K)NOW WHEN

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(K)NOW WHEN Love is needed in the now, But now will not be again. Ask yourself, “Where art thou?” And know your now is when.



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Published on December 01, 2017 15:42

November 25, 2017

Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Your Organization’s Purpose

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It’s happening again. Companies are confusing important terms. In doing so they are taking advantage of you, the consumer. Equally horrific is that many employees...



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Published on November 25, 2017 08:13

November 22, 2017

News From Dan – November, 2017

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Introducing My New Publisher I am so excited and delighted to announce that I have signed a new contract with a new publisher. The good folks...



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Published on November 22, 2017 07:02

November 21, 2017

How Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Explains Culture, Purpose & Employee Engagement

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I have several favorite chocolate bars. Crunchie is one. Toffee and chocolate. What a combination. So too is a Reese Cup. Peanut butter and chocolate?...



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Published on November 21, 2017 07:38

November 20, 2017

Goodbye, Gord

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How did it get this late so early, Gord? The gem of your great soul was plucked far too early. You were happily at transformation....



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Published on November 20, 2017 16:34

50% Off Dan’s Books – Until December 2

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If you’re looking for signed copies of Dan’s first two books (FLAT ARMY and/or THE PURPOSE EFFECT) now is your chance to buy them for...



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Published on November 20, 2017 09:57

November 18, 2017

Respect Is The Starting Point For Society

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Debate is at the heart of a democracy. Discourse is what fuels growth in any organization. When our aim is to silence one another rather...



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Published on November 18, 2017 08:13