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Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Nathan Magnuson

And what makes it so important – in terms of cultural capital, influence and effectiveness? Gruenert & Whitaker wrote, “The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate.” In the sport of basketball, time is precious. Here are my observations.

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Do You Have a Royal Culture?

Nathan Magnuson

But people close to the team highlight an additional factor: the organizational culture carefully crafted by General Manager Dayton Moore upon joining the team back in 2006. You may not work in the front office of a professional sports team. But shaping your organization’s culture is always a top leadership responsibility.

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How USB sticks help drive freedom in North Korea (Q&A)

The Parallax

He and a North Korean activist, who wished to remain anonymous because of his work helping defectors leave the country, say USB flash drives loaded with films, TV shows, ebooks, music, and other digital forms of entertainment into the largely isolated country could promote the spread of free thought among its citizens.

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