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"They did three very important things (that we are trying to do now in our relaunch): They removed..."

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:04:09 +0800

““They did three very important things (that we are trying to do now in our relaunch): They removed unnecessary and less-used features, such as picking opponents, setting up challenge mode games, selecting a dictionary, etc. Next, they had a smooth, top-notch interface that made it a breeze starting games and ensuring the learning curve was small. Finally, they had all the tools required for a viral effect, i.e., multiple sharing options, ability to start games with people on the contact list, etc. All combined, it was a winning formula.””

- How Words With Friends Beat Scrabble At Its Own Game | Fast Company

The Joy of Quiet - NYTimes.com

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:13:44 +0800

The Joy of Quiet - NYTimes.com:

Your best and most creative idea may just come from the quiet time, you had for yourself.

"Diversity introduces different viewpoints, catalyzing creativity and innovation"

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:27:06 +0800

“Diversity introduces different viewpoints, catalyzing creativity and innovation”

- Hans-Paul Burkner
President & CEO, Boston Consulting Group

One of the best inspiring speech I ever heard. I just wished I...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:42:19 +0800

One of the best inspiring speech I ever heard. I just wished I have such commander when I served in Singapore Airforce.

General Welsh Speech to USAFA (by Benthebrownie)

"Leadership is a gift. It’s given by those who follow. You have to be worthy of it."

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:38:05 +0800

“Leadership is a gift. It’s given by those who follow. You have to be worthy of it.”

- Leadership Is a Gift Given by Those Who Follow - Grant McCracken - Harvard Business Review

"I think good entrepreneurs build the succession plan into their business not to provide for..."

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:05:53 +0800

“I think good entrepreneurs build the succession plan into their business not to provide for continuation in death but to provide for continuation in life. What I mean by that is do I want to live a long life? Yes. Do I intend to be the driving force in Mclaren for the rest in my life? No.”

- Ron Dennis
Executive chairman of McLaren Automotive and McLaren Group

Answers from your friends in advertising and digital | Creativity_Unbound

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:01:32 +0800

Answers from your friends in advertising and digital | Creativity_Unbound:

These are the questions that an agency should ask themselves instead of just blindly building campaign after campaign.

"Social networking revolves around the art of people interacting with people, not logos. People have..."

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:49:46 +0800

“Social networking revolves around the art of people interacting with people, not logos. People have influence. Things do not. Ultimately, influence is power that differentiates.”

- Return on Influence, the New ROI - Amy Jo Martin - Harvard Business Review

The snooze of shame

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:42:07 +0800

The snooze of shame :

this is a smart way of getting yourself out of bed.

"Accountability is not top-down. It’s across the board. Everyone in an organization works together..."

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:28:16 +0800

“Accountability is not top-down. It’s across the board. Everyone in an organization works together and builds value.”

- How to Craft an Amazing Agency or In-House Team

A Revamped Delicious Increases Imagery & Adds "Stacks"

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:19:41 +0800

A Revamped Delicious Increases Imagery & Adds "Stacks"

Facial recognition marks the end of anonymity

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:52:31 +0800

Facial recognition marks the end of anonymity:

This is quite scary if it works too well.

"Average Joe may really want to be Above Average Joe but if he works for a company with a poor..."

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:06:56 +0800

“Average Joe may really want to be Above Average Joe but if he works for a company with a poor culture and a crappy manager he’s out of luck.”

- Fistful of Talent: The Honest Truth - Most Organizations Are Average….

Viral billboard | Adverblog

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:54:05 +0800

Viral billboard | Adverblog:

Literally viral….

"People have a right to competent management."

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:36:21 +0800

“People have a right to competent management.”

- The Right to Management Competence - Linda Hill & Kent Lineback - Harvard Business Review

"‘Leadership should be defined in terms of the ability to build and maintain a team, and..."

Sun, 15 May 2011 22:15:20 +0800

“‘Leadership should be defined in terms of the ability to build and maintain a team, and leadership should be evaluated in terms of the performance of the team. ‘And if you define leadership that way, the whole empirical literature then comes together in a way that makes sense.’”

- Psychology’s iconoclast - May 14, 2011

once a while, a video will come along and inspire u to do just...

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:03:55 +0800

once a while, a video will come along and inspire u to do just abit more for your life. this is one of them http://bit.ly/hSHL60 - Ueli Steck speed solo Eiger record.

David Kelley on Designing Curious Employees | Fast Company

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:47:15 +0800

David Kelley on Designing Curious Employees | Fast Company:

Think of leadership as a team sport rather than an individual sport. You put together this diverse team and get them to feel “it’s all up to us.” Then you’re really a coach and you’re just doing course correction.

"Failure is a necessary part of a flourishing innovative ecosystem. Not every idea is destined for..."

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:53:12 +0800

“Failure is a necessary part of a flourishing innovative ecosystem. Not every idea is destined for greatness. A talented individual working on an idea with fatal flaws by definition isn’t working on an idea with transformational potential. When great talent is stuck working on the wrong things, the ecosystem as a whole suffers. The failure of failure leads to stagnation”

- In Singapore, a Failure to Fail - Scott Anthony - Harvard Business Review

Psychatric Answering Machine Typography Animation (via...

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:01:41 +0800

Psychatric Answering Machine Typography Animation (via Michalforcer)