February 2007 Educate • Entertain • Inspire   

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David Suzuki Embarks on Cross-Country Speaking Tour
"If You Were Prime Minister" Tour Creating Major Buzz

One of the world's most noted environmentalists, David Suzuki has set off on the most high profile tour of his career. During his "If You Were Prime Minister" Tour, he will visit 50 cities across Canada, holding forums, lectures and special events to find out what Canadians would do for the environment if they were in charge of the country. He'll then take the best ideas to Ottawa to make sure the voices of the people are heard. Tapping into the latest technologies, Suzuki is also asking Canadians to upload 20-second videos to youtube.


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Jennifer Corriero Helps Your Audience Understand "Generation Y"
"Fully Wired and Fully Mobile" Offers Great Insights into Connecting With Youth


Today's youth are leading the way in terms of communication technologies and worldwide relationship building. Companies and organizations now face the challenge of engaging some of the most sophisticated users of technology on the planet.

In her new presentation, Jennifer Corriero draws on her experiences as a young social entrepreneur and consultant to offer practical strategies and approaches to engaging youth through the use of technology and social networking tools. She'll get your company thinking about the future of your business and the role youth strategy will play in it.

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Bobsledder Pierre Lueders Back on the Medal Podium in Recent World Championships
Silver Medal Moves Him to Third Place in Overall World Cup Standings

"This could possibly be the most meaningful four-man result of my career," said Pierre Lueders after masterfully guiding his team to a thrilling Silver Medal at the World Championships in St. Moritz.
In his presentations, the celebrated Olympian draws on the experience of races such as these to deliver a message directly relevant to business audiences: he explores what it takes to be the best, day in and day out, month to month, and year after year.

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Marcus Buckingham's New Book:
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
In Bookstores This March

Following his bestsellers First Break All The Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths, Marcus Buckingham's hugely anticipated new book at last answers the ultimate question: How can you actually apply your strengths for maximum success at work? Aiming to kick-start the Strengths revolution that began with his earlier books, Go Put Your Strengths to Work offers structured exercises that will become part of your regular work activities, as well as web-enabled tools that allow you to put these lessons into practice immediately
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Contents

David Suzuki's "If Your Were Prime Minister" Tour

Win a Free Copy of Hot New Business Book: Change or Die

A Great New Speech Topic From Jennifer Corriero

Peter Mansbridge Spends Some Time With The World's Richest Person

Pierre Lueders Adds More World Cup Hardware

Marcus Buckingham's New Book in Stores in March


Win a Free Copy of Alan Deutschman's Great New Book, Change or Die

Change or Die

In his new book, Change or Die, Alan Deutschman, a senior writer at Fast Company, argues that although we all have the ability to change how we think, feel and act, we rarely ever do. Drawing on breakthrough research, though, he demonstrates how anyone can achieve lasting, revolutionary change—change that is positive, attainable, and absolutely vital to your life at home and at work.

If you'd like a free copy, just send an email to info@thelavinagency.com and if you're one of the first three respondents, we'll send one to you.

Read the Fast Company Cover Story "Change or Die"

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Peter Mansbridge
Interviews Bill Gates

Peter Mansbridge

The most recent episode of Mansbridge One on One featured an interview with Microsoft Founder, Bill Gates. To watch this fascinating discussion, please click on the link below and navigate to the Windows Media Clip at the top of the page:

Watch Mansbridge One on One with Bill Gates


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