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‘Team of Rivals’ — Call #2 Questions

Dear book group member, Our next “Team of Rivals” call is on July 11th, in just less than a two weeks. Call #2Wednesday, July 11th8pm new york timeDial-in #: 1-800-615-2900 (Toll Free in USA and Canada)(International: 1-661-705-2005)pass code: 867… Continue reading

29. June 2007 by Arrian
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Questions for 2nd reading group call: The Ultimate Question

We had a great first call last week. Jill, Howard and Joanne shared interesting perspectives from what is going on in their companies. I’m looking forward to our next call on Thursday, June 28th at Noon Eastern time The Ultimate Question Chapters … Continue reading

22. June 2007 by Arrian
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Review: Faust in Prospect Park

Reading Odyssey colleagues: I just came from hearing the Metropolitan Opera perform Faust in Prospect Park. The music, the singing, the bats, the kids playing, the moon – it was an incredible evening. I look forward to the day when we get to read … Continue reading

20. June 2007 by Arrian
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Kalen Ruiz (RO2)

I live in Fort Worth, TX with my husband and 2 girls, ages 13 and 8. I’ve worked for Pier 1 Imports for 15 years and am currently the Sr. Manager of International and Internet Merchandising. I’m a native Texan grew up in El Paso and went to Texas … Continue reading

19. June 2007 by Arrian
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How’s it going?

Dear Readers,Please feel free to dash a question out to either Phil or myself on email. We would like to spark discussion on email ahead of our conference call next month (July 11). Here are some of my thoughts thus far through Book I. I hope you … Continue reading

19. June 2007 by Arrian
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Greek/ Scythian Getty Villa show

Hello to all Today’s (Monday 6/18) LA Times Calendar section has a review on a show at the Getty Villa, in Malibu on the influence of Scythia on Greek art. Looks very interesting. The works are on loan from the Hermitage and will be on view until … Continue reading

19. June 2007 by Arrian
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Frank Renzler (RO1)

I have been in the construction industry, primarily in New York City, for over 25 years, the last 15 of those at Structure Tone. I am currently the Executive-in-Charge of the Bank of America’s 1.5 million square foot build-out at One Bryant Park, … Continue reading

16. June 2007 by Arrian
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Evans Gebhardt (TOR)

Evans joined 3 Peaks following an executive management career at both Fortune 100 and start up organizations. From experience, Evans carries the firm belief that organizational performance is derived less from what you are taught and more from wha… Continue reading

15. June 2007 by Arrian
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June 2007 Team of Rivals – audio recording

Here’s the audio recording for the June Team of Rivals call. Listen online or download the mp3 file and listen to it as a podcast on your ipod. Download Team-of-Rivals-June2007.mp3 Call 1 Questions Continue reading

14. June 2007 by Arrian
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Betsy Scolnik (TOR)

Betsy Scolnik is president of National Geographic Digital Media. She oversees all NGV digital media and business initiatives, including operating Nationalgeographic.com and its digital extensions, and managing the National Geographic digital film … Continue reading

14. June 2007 by Arrian
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