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Brendan Calder

@brendancalder

Professor Emeritus of Management, GettingItDone course, Rotman School of Management, UToronto/CEO of some mortgage banks in last century.

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb's Wisdom (@talebwisdom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"In order to make a decision you need to focus on the consequences (which you can know) rather than the probability (which you can’t know) is the central idea of uncertainty." - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Tim Denning (@tim_denning) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm 38. When I was young I worshipped politics, went woke (broke) & believed in the myth of equality. Then I discovered Thomas Sowell, and he changed my life forever. 12 lessons from America's most controversial & unknown philosopher:

I'm 38.

When I was young I worshipped politics, went woke (broke) & believed in the myth of equality.

Then I discovered Thomas Sowell, and he changed my life forever.

12 lessons from America's most controversial & unknown philosopher:
Bruce Rosenstein (@brucerosenstein) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Peter #Drucker, 1954: “The time dimension is inherent in #management because management is concerned with decisions for action. And action is always aimed at results in the future.” #quote

Nassim Nicholas Taleb (@nntaleb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Turns out that some 10,000 copies of The Black Swan (not 6000) were bought last week in the U.S. only, an 18 year old book. I attributed the rise to my posts on cycling, as this is the season.

Turns out that some 10,000 copies of The Black Swan (not 6000) were bought last week in the U.S. only, an 18 year old book.

I attributed the rise to my posts on cycling, as this is the season.
Harrison Lowman (@harrisonlowman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“But at the end of the convocation, when Charles Falzon, on his final day as dean of TMU’s Creative School, asked students to stand and sing the national anthem, many refused. They remained seated. Then, when the singing began, it was abundantly noticeable that almost none of the

Roger L. Martin (@rogerlmartin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just passed the 3-year anniversary of my viral video A Plan is Not a Strategy. With over 5.6 million views, I think it the most viewed pure #strategy video of all time. Let’s see if it can add another million+ views in its fourth year! Thanks #harvardbiz for the collaboration.

Kelly (@kellytx2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this Independence Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice that built our nation. Let’s reflect on our shared values of liberty and justice. God bless the USA! Enjoy your day. 🇺🇸