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Blogging and transparency
Reflecting on my post and the ensuing in-depth discussion
Fostering involvement and buy-in – what the cat taught me
The very act of us discussing the very topic of transparency is transparency at work! Isn’t it ironic.
If I were a more conventional business, I would not be engaging in this discussion. And certainly not in public and with someone who could become a potential customer (ie someone I have to impress at all costs). Discussion this would threaten my need to maintain an “I know best” perception. I would not have a blog as that would mean I risk exposing my humanity, my fallibility, and God-forbid show some emotions and passion. I may *gasp* accidentally reveal my true nature, my true values.
A blog is a public forum, open for all to see. A blog is informal, genuine, and personal. I debated over posting this piece on the authenticity of the Catholic Church because I thought it would be too personal …
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Simplicity is…
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Quote from a TED Talk by John Maeda: Simplicity patterns. Worth listening to.
Thanks to Jany Chau for the link.
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