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The Tipping
Point has a theme that is perfectly captured in the sub-title.
This being how little things can make a big difference. This
book helps us understand why some things catch on and others
do not. His three main concepts are: The Law of the Few; The
Stickiness Factor; and, The Power of Context
This book
chronicles what happened in the early days of The Santa Fe
Institute, a group of famous physicists who wanted to broaden
out from their own narrow views. By forming a multi-disciplinary
community the thinking evolved to one of understanding “complex
adaptive systems.” Understanding how systems work is esssential
for anyone who wants to effectively influence them.
This book
is filled with pearls of wisdom about how to communicate more
effectively. Readiing the advise given here may help instil
the courage and confidence to have the conversations we know
we need to have and for whatever reason have avoided.
This
is a book filled with good ideas about effective communication.
Leaders make a difference by creating possibilities
and breakthroughs. They do this through the way they speak
and listen. The conversations they start change the world
around them, in small and big ways.
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