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The Case for Online Distractions
It’s easy to blame Google and PowerPoint for distracting us and making us employ bullet points. But, as Steven Pinker, professor of psychology at Harvard, argues in last week’s New York Times, we shouldn’t get worried about technologies’ power of distraction. Perhaps, he says, we should be thankful since “technologies are the only things that will keep us smart.”
Pinker states that new forms of media usually meet initial skepticism. The printing press, radio, television, comic …
Top 10 Compelling Proactive Leadership Links: Nov. 9-13
1. We always focus on leadership, but Bret Simmon’s does a great job of understanding the importance of being a good follower. [Video]
2. As Tim Ferris explains, Edmund Wilson believed that productivity could soar–if we stopped trying please everyone all the time.
3. Hiring a “superstar” leader might seem like a good idea, but there are some problems as trizle.com reports.
4. The future of organizations may focus on innovation and, perhaps, community building with employees and …
