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Interesting Week 27 of 2009

1. Malcolm Gladwell on why Chris Anderson is wrong about "Free" and Anderson's response.

Gladwell in The New Yorker.     Anderson on his blog.   And a few words from Seth Godin.

2. You Can't Beat Habit

The economy has even the most habitual customers rethinking what they buy -- forcing you to win their loyalty all over again, according to Neale Martin, author of "Habit."   Entrepreneur

3. Leadership in a (Permanent) Crisis

When the economy recovers, things won’t return to normal -- and a different mode of leadership will be required.  Harvard Business Review

4. Scientist: Influencer Theory Is Bogus

Yahoo's Duncan Watts says the influencer idea isn't even a theory, it's a 'rhetorical device.'  Brandweek

5. Why Your Gut Is More Ethical Than Your Brain

It's believed that to live ethically, we must engage our reason, which reins in the whims and follies of emotion. But what if unethical behavior is actually spurred, rather than prevented, by reason?   Fast Company

Note to my U.S. friends and family: Have a safe and happy 4th of July celebration!  Here's a little video to inspire you:  Great Quotes from Great Leaders

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