February 2006 Educate • Entertain • Inspire   

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Charles Fishman's The Wal-Mart Effect The Hottest Book of 2006
The Definitive Book on The World's Most Powerful Company

To many people Wal-Mart isn't all that interesting or compelling—it just is. Big, monolithic, intimidating. But the company's growth and success offer compelling lessons for our time. As business people, consumers and citizens, understanding Wal-Mart is, in many ways, the key to understanding our future.

We are thrilled to announce that Charles Fishman, author of the new book The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works—and How It's Transforming the American Economy, is now represented by The Lavin Agency. Call your Lavin agent today to find out more about Charles and his speech topics:

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Author of Conspiracy of Fools Weighs in on The Enron Trial
Kurt Eichenwald Shares His Thoughts on The Trial of The Decade

It is the trial of the century: Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling facing a judge and jury for their roles in the collapse of Enron. There is no better commentator on this compelling story than Kurt Eichenwald, author of the bestsellerConspiracy of Fools: A True Story.

To see a series of videos of Kurt commenting on the trial and its implications, please click on the link below, and navigate your browser to the video section in the right hand column.

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More information on Kurt Eichenwald


Tom Wujec's "BizViz" Approach is A Revolutionary Leadership Tool
A Radical New Way to See The Entire Organization and Manage Change and Innovation

One of the great challenges for leaders is how to see what is going on at any given time in their organization—what is the state of key projects; what priorities are being advanced; what are the key inter-departmental relationships that need to be developed and nurtured? And beyond that, how do you come to a common organizational language on key issues and priorities?

Innovation expert Tom Wujec has developed a revolutionary new approach to these questions—an approach he calls "BizViz". Using cutting edge technology and a radical new way of "seeing" the entire organization, it will dramatically alter your approach to managing and leading.


For more information on the BizViz approach, please click on the link below:

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NFL Great Nick Lowery Offers Insights Into Peak Performance
A Recognized Authority on Performance Excellence

Nick Lowery's stellar NFL career was all about overcoming adversity. Cut from eight NFL teams before signing on with the Kansas City Chiefs, he went on to be one of the most successful place kickers in the history of the game. He has put that same determination into his second career as an expert commentator and speaker on performance excellence. His nationally syndicated radio show, Headgames Radio, brings together the latest news and expert advice on peak performance, while his keynote speeches offer a compelling blend of cutting-edge advice and inspiring stories that teach listeners how to be at their best when it matters most. For more information on Nick Lowery, please click on the link below:


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Contents

Author of The Wal-Mart Effect Signs With The Lavin Agency

Preparing Your Organization for the Next Influenza Pandemic

Listen and Watch as Bestselling Author Kurt Eichenwald Discusses The Enron Trial

A Great New Leadership Topic From Tom Wujec

Experiential Marketing - Free Book Offer!

Lessons in Achieving Peak Performance From NFL Great Nick Lowery

Influenza Expert Dr. Michael Osterholm Joins Lavin Roster

Michael Osterholm

It may be the most critical planning question facing companies today: How to prepare for a major influenza pandemic. One of the experts leading the way in finding answers is Dr. Michael Osterholm. Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, Dr. Osterholm has been an international leader on the critical concern regarding our preparedness for an influenza pandemic. He is also a compelling and provocative speaker on what Americans need to know, and what governments and corporations need to be doing, to prepare for the next major outbreak.

To learn more about Dr. Michael Osterholm click on the link below.

More information on Dr. Michael Osterholm



Max Lenderman Has Written The Definitive Book on Experiential Marketing—And We Have Some Free Copies to Give Away!

Max Lenderman


Max Lenderman is one of the rising stars of the marketing world. His innovative perspective is on display in his new book,Experience the Message, which offers an antidote to disengaged and disenchanted consumers. We have three free copies of the book to give away. Just email us and if you're one of the first three, the book is yours.

To learn more about Max Lenderman, please click on the link below:

More about Max Lenderman