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idea to value  | Nov 13, 2025
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A photo of a map with the words overlaid: Mistaking the Map for the Territory: What Spreadsheets Miss About Value
creativity  | Nov 06, 2025
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A photo of someone jumping whilst skiing - Image sourced from the Public Domain Image Archive / Wikimedia Commons / British Library
public speaking  | Oct 30, 2025
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A photo of Rob Lambert on stage doing a keynote with the words overlaid - How to Turn an Idea Into a Talk That Truly Resonates
Oct 02, 2025
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A photo of a man catching a baseball with the words overlaid - Winning Charm Optional: Make Your Workshops Clear, Engaging, and Actionable
goal setting  | Sep 29, 2025
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A photo of a tree from Public Domain Image Archive, with the words overlaid - Goals Aren’t just for Doing: They’re for Growing
management  | Sep 25, 2025
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A photo of the Reader's Digest book with the words overlaid - The Art of Bricolage: How Managers Create Value From Limits and Constraints

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