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In the Company of Leaders released August 15th, 2008

Long awaited collection of wisdom from 40 top leadership authors and best selling experts is now available. Creative Lead, Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey unveiled this newest collaboration during his leadership keynote at the Toastmasters International convention, this year being hosted … Continue reading

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Bob’s article in Toastmasters Magazine

Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey will be keynoting Toastmasters International’s annual leadership luncheon in Calgary on August 15th. He provided Toastmasters with an article on leadership which appears in their July issue. http://www.ideaman.net/Bob-pdfs/Hooey-Best.pdf

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Happy Personal New Year, Irene

My friend and web-maven Irene celebrates her personal new year today. Can’t tell you how old she is…I know, but I can’t tell you, because I want to live to see my next Personal New Year later this spring. All … Continue reading

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Here is an idea on leveraged marketing

I’ve told you about the work 20 speakers are doing in creating the Alberta Speakers website and ad-venture promotional team. This group is using a website which is supported by print advertising as a way to leverage their reach. Mid … Continue reading

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Small Business Week

Had the opportunity to share a few secrets for Small Business Week to assist the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Shared Secrets Top Selling Professionals use to work smarter, make more money and have more fun in the selling game. Very … Continue reading

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Drop Zone a success

Imagine standing on the narrow ledge of a 27 story building. Then imagine, taking your life in your hands and stepping off…. scary? Yes… On Sept. 10th Bob did exactly that when he stepped off the top of the Sutton … Continue reading

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Whose idea was this anyway? Walking down the outside of a 26 stroy building

Anyone who raises a minimum pledge of $1500 for the Alberta Easter Seals Drops Zone before Sept. 10th (actually before my training on Sept. 5th) will earn the chance to rappel down the side of the 26-story Sutton Place Hotel … Continue reading

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What’s new with the Canadian Idea Man?

It’s been busy… so busy in fact that I have neglected my blog. My appologies… I will be setting aside regular time to update this blog so you will know what we’ve been up to… Last year I had the … Continue reading

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Fortune: Best Companies to Work For

  Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Fortune: Best Companies to Work For: ” Our annual ranking of companies that rate high with employees And the winners are… See the full list of America’s top 100 employers, including detailed company profiles and … Continue reading

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Softskills are critical

.ideaman.net for more information. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Soft skills help MBAs stand out from the crowd   Soft skills help MBAs stand out from the crowd: “Business schools are increasingly offering ‘soft skills’ training in leadership, management and communication … Continue reading

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