September 2007

 

 
 

Welcome to September's edition of MAD About Thinking.
The inspirational and thought provoking newsletter from Go MAD Thinking.

 
 
 
In this issue of MAD About Thinking
 


1. Find Your Passion!
– opening YOUR mind & helping YOU to think

A driving passion, goals and desires are all vehicles for fulfilling our values – those things that make us tick; the aspects of our life we value as important. Values influence the goals we choose and motivate us to take action. The stronger the values we hold, the greater our motive for action. As Carl Jung said: "Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”

Let us awaken your passion with a free excerpt from our exclusive e-book: ‘How to develop a personal passion – practical tips to increase your motivation to achieve.' More...

2. Polar Passion
– opening OTHERS' minds & helping OTHERS to think

Imagine waking up day after day knowing that you face the trudge through treacherous weather conditions to achieve your goal of reaching the North Pole – that truly takes passion! Arctic Explorer and first man to walk to both the North and South Poles, Robert Swan inspires us with his take on how to remain motivated when the going gets tough. More...

3. Measure Your Passion
– opening COLLECTIVE minds & helping TEAMS to think

I'm sure you agree with our thinking at Go MAD, that passion drives purpose and outcome. Harnessing a collective passion can be an amazing route to success and this is why we, no doubt in a similar way to your organisation, review and refresh our company goals, vision and values on a regular basis. More...

 


4. The Passionate Leader
– opening MULTIPLE minds & helping ORGANISATIONS to think

Passionate has not traditionally been a word at the heart of corporate purpose, yet in a recent interview, Eric Schmidt, CEO of search engine Google, said: "Passion is so often forgotten by management. Passion motivates more than money – this should be inscribed on every board room." More...

5. Share our news

Wanted! Passionate Leaders
Go West Young Man
Stupid Aid
A Novel Approach To Problem Solving
Fonzie's Bookclub Recommends
Passionate About £65
Pick Pick Pick Up A Podcast

6. Dates for your diary

Go MAD Solution Focused Thinking
4-Day Open Programmes:

2nd - 5th October
6th - 9th November
4th - 7th December

A development programme which is a gateway to a six-month mixed media, applied learning programme. To discover more, visit www.gomadthinking.com

Go MAD Discovery Days

Monday 1st October
Monday 12th November
Monday 10th December

These one-day events are designed to provide an overview of the Go MAD Thinking System and its many applications at individual, team, project and organisational levels.

Quote of the Month:
"To get what you want, you have to feel that you already have it." Peggy McColl, Canadian Author and Goal Achievement Expert

 
 


If you want to find out how we can work with you for personal or business development then contact Gale at the Go MAD Team (gale@gomadthinking.com) or visit our website at www.gomadthinking.com.

Similarly, if you have any questions, want further information or to comment on the information in this issue of MAD About Thinking please contact me, Rosalyn Palmer on 01509 891313 or email me at rosalyn@gomadthinking.com.

Best wishes from,
Rosalyn Palmer
Editor
MAD About Thinking
www.gomadthinking.com

 

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