Category: Thought Leadership
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Speeches that have Inspired
Throughout history, great oratory has mobilised the masses for good and evil, in both real and reel life. However, it is important to remember that age is no indicator of the ability to inspire change through language.
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Storytelling at its best
The creative arts enable us to feel, be, dream and learn all at once. An Hungarian shadow theatre troupe had a story to share and thanks to the commercial platform of reality television, they could. As could a Ukranian couple who also practice the art of storytelling with their bodies and hearts. #TheGrandStoriesOfLifeToldMagnificently
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What is an educated man?
One man’s definition affords us the privilege to explore how we categorise the acquisition of knowledge. #BestSixMinutesYou’llSpendToday #EducationIsTheKey
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Media misuse and abuse = The New Media Sandwich
Athletes and Management behaving badly. It’s nothing new. Recent developments in Australian sport make you wonder, why? when? and how? Why are athletes calling press conferences to ‘state’ their position, prior to official discussions with their employer? Why are professional sporting bodies calling press conferences, prior to the completion of official investigations? When did these…
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Temple Grandin: Building Thinking
An invaluable insight into the workings of an amazing mind. And quite possibly, the best 19 minutes you will spend today. #EmbraceLearnEnjoy
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How do I shut down Twitter?
The mere question rings alarm bells. Moreso when reports out of the recent HMV experience suggest they were the words of HMV’s marketing director as HMV’s official twitter account was hijacked by disgruntled staff. I’m no lawyer, but there is a reason internal communications are structured and handled differently than its external counterpart. There are…
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Gender, Sexuality and Security
A friend recently commented how nervous he became, anytime ‘The Feminists’ got started in a class discussion. Having had the recent privilege of sitting in a three hour seminar about Gender, Sexuality and Security, led by Dr Adam Kamradt-Scott and featuring guest lecturer Dr Megan MacKenzie, of the Government and International Relations Department at the University…
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Get A Life – Fandom
No, not the Phantom. Fandom. In his book, Textual Poachers, cultural theorist, Henry Jenkins (1992) explores the culture of fandom. An invaluable read for all interested in the nature of the beast that is a ‘Sports Fan’ …
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