Aaron

The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve jobs

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I switched to my mac book  about 10 years ago. I’ve never looked back, they work, the  blue screen of death which killed off the thesis just before you due to submit don’t appear, and are simple to use.  14 Beautiful Lessons to Create Excellence Walter Isaacson in HBO April 2012 edition provides a useful … Read more

A New Labour “Fair and Just” Tax Code

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It is a wonderful summer day in Brussels. The  sun is out, streets deserted, and all is well.  The Belgium Model – Feed the Rich, Kill the Middle Class Ah, but there still is income tax is still kicking in at around 50%. The government is still bailing out their friends at Dexia, a crony … Read more

Why Wonkers Need to Watch More Movies

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How do you connect quickly with a politician or policy maker.  The traditional path is the position paper. It has its place. But, often  position papers are organic cures for insomnia. I have a few by my bed side cabinet to help bring the sleep and dreams. They are amazingly effective. 2 paragraphs down I … Read more

Tell the Truth . Why honesty is Best

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I am reading “Wining the Story Wars” and enjoyed the story about John Powers. John Powers was the most successful advertiser of his day. Way back in the 1870s his honesty helped Mr John Wanamaker’s shop shelves go bare.  3 commandments The secret to John Power’s success came down to 3 commandments, and they are … Read more