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Podcast 1, Blink – Malcolm Gladwell
Following the great response to the Greatest Hits idea (3,500 hits so far), I have recorded a dozen podcasts of
We-Think – Charles Leadbeater
The one-sentence summary You are what you share, so start with a core idea and get others to contribute, collaborate
The Pirate Inside – Adam Morgan
The one-sentence summary To make corporations change effectively, the people who work in them have to behave differently, or be
Flat Earth News – Nick Davies
The one-sentence summary Most news stories are planted by PR agencies without verification and cannot be believed - everybody knows
What The Dog Saw – Malcolm Gladwell
The one-sentence summary Concentrate on astute observation and clear expression, and remember that there is always another point of view.
The Long Tail – Chris Anderson
The one-sentence summary Endless choice is creating unlimited demand so you probably need to re-think your business model: make everything
Superfreakonomics – Levitt & Dubner
Note: Undoubtedly the bit everyone will latch onto is in chapter 5. When a big volcano erupts it fills the
Built to Last – Collins & Porras
The one-sentence summary Ignore charismatic leaders, complex strategies and the competition – if you want enduring success, concentrate on having
Blink – Malcolm Gladwell
The one-sentence summary Trust your first instinct, because a snap judgement made very quickly can actually be far more effective
Wikinomics – Tapscott & Williams
The one-sentence summary The Internet has changed everything, so you need to open up your business to your customers. WHAT