Category Archives: thought provocation

Sometimes They Want To Hear How The Sausage Is Made

Posted on October 1, 2012 by mattgorman

I recently had dinner with a friend of mine who opened my eyes so wide to something I never contemplated before that I shall forever be in her debt. We were discussing the current state of my professional existence.  Since … Continue reading →

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A week in Rwanda – Where do I begin?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mattgorman

Thank you to everyone who has read my recent post about my trip to Rwanda.  Before leaving, I had promised updates about the experience as often as possible.  Well, it turned out that it was not all that possible given: … Continue reading →

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I am Thankful for a most improbable pilgrimage

Posted on November 22, 2011 by mattgorman

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine extended an opportunity to me to assist him with recording the documentary of a religious celebration in Rwanda. November 28, 2011 will mark the 30th anniversary of Marian apparitions in Kibeho in … Continue reading →

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The Knights (and efficiency) of the Round Table

Posted on November 14, 2011 by mattgorman

In the September 2011 issue of The Harvard Business Review, Charalambos Vlachoutsicous recounts a story in “How to Cultivate Engaged Employees” where a CEO for whom he consulted reported significant improvements in engagement and productivity by holding meetings at a … Continue reading →

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