What Do Mozart and Jack the Ripper Have In Common?

Posted by on Apr 30, 2008 in business, gender, gender at work | 0 comments

I didn’t make this startling observation.  A feminist called Camille Paglia did.  Well, nearly.  What she actually said was, “There is no female Mozart because there is no female Jack the Ripper.” Her point was that men are creatures of extremes, showing greater variation than women in matters as diverse as IQ, happiness and deviance. This was the sort of insight I shared...

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If Only it Weren’t for Those Pesky Customers

Posted by on Apr 28, 2008 in communication, customer service | 0 comments

This is a long – though not tall – tale. Grab a coffee. I need some photocopying done. Simple enough task, there are plenty of copyshops around. I could have my pick. So, I simply stop at the first one I come across. 08.55 It is situated a little off the beaten path, but no matter, it is on my path. Tiny little place, no more than 8ft square, the door is open, it is a little before...

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Radio Appearances

Posted by on Apr 23, 2008 in news and events | 0 comments

Allen will be appearing on the following shows, who’ve asked him to discuss his upcoming event: What Men Want How to Manage the Men in Your Life The Shaun Doherty Show on Highland Radio at 12 noon today and Citybeat sometime on Friday.  Tune...

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Blogging Workshops

Posted by on Apr 21, 2008 in news and events, social media | 0 comments

“What is a blogging?”  A blog is a web-log.  Get it?  This site is a blog.  It takes the form of a regular series of blog posts (short articles or news items) on related topics.  You can read the main blog here.  Ours deals with Sensei Learning and Performance activities (workshops, courses etc).  We throw in the odd book review and article on topics that interest us and you,...

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