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Seeking Perfection

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Whitney Leave a comment

Seth Godin had an interesting post today talking about delight and mentioning six sigma.  It caught my attention, because some folks I know have been taking six sigma classes who work in health care. Health care, and all of the … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Easier to be Truthful

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

I’m reading Dan Ariely’s latest book, The Honest Truth about Dishonesty.  It talks about how we all are prone to fudge the truth, just a little bit, when given the opportunity.  Even in our most honest state, we can even … Continue reading →

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Top Books of 2011

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Whitney 1 Comment

It’s getting to that last month of the year, when we all get reflective and start to think about what was the best part of the old year, and what we’re looking forward to in the new one.  As I’m … Continue reading →

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Seth Godin’s Linchpin Review- Part 2

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Whitney 2 Comments

I’ve spent most of my free moments over the weekend reading and contemplating Seth Godin‘s new book, Linchpin. I’m about half way through, and it’s becoming clear that one of Seth’s main themes is that the real way to get … Continue reading →

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Online Business Relationships

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Whitney Leave a comment

“Business Relationships” used to sound like an oxymoron- there was business, and then there were relationships, friendships, you had outside of the business or work world.  Companies classically (and probably still do in many places) discourage workplace romantic relationships, as … Continue reading →

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