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Setting the Right Mission and Vision for Your Business
The Big Idea: How to better communicate an image of the future that draws others in.
The Big Idea: How to better communicate an image of the future that draws others in. Abraham Van Helsing: “I want you to believe.” Dr. John Seward: “To believe in what?” Abraham Van Helsing: “To believe in things that you cannot.” —Bram Stoker, Dracula
THE BIG IDEA: An optimistic, non-zero-sum approach is a smart way to avoid turf wars, fuel workplace collaboration, and unite teams around common solutions.
Magic has always been part of the human story: Magic is part of the rituals of shamans; the ancient Egyptian priesthood; Moses worked magic before Pharaoh's court; magic is weaved into to the cosmic chess game of Greek mythology. Magic reconnects us to the experience of wonder.
THE BIG IDEA: To implement change successfully, your organization must be ready. Here are some time-honored techniques to help create a culture primed for transformation and rapid innovation. 
THE BIG IDEA: Are your ready for change? Business is speeding up faster and faster. Get ready for change and your brand will survive and thrive.
THE BIG IDEA: Creating a work environment that attracts and retains talented, motivated people doesn’t happen accidentally. It requires conscious effort, strong leadership, and a little dose of magic.
THE BIG IDEA: Play is essential for creativity, collaboration, and positive mental health. This article explores how a more playful attitude can elevate your business.
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Somehow, many of us have come to associate business with seriousness. The mindset is: Playfulness is childish. Adults are serious; business professionals even more so. When you were a child, your parents might have told you: “Stop playing around!” And you just might have listened too well. Play and playfulness, however, are incredibly important for both your work and your organization.