Draw your own conclusions.
As founder of The Warren Report, Warren Etheredge hosts over 250 events every year,
a podcast and television series. The Warren Report promotes "slow culture" through commentary, outreach,
events and education. Our principle: Smarter audiences make a better world!
With celebrated authors John Hagel III & John Seely Brown
The two Johns embody their own message: they are more productive as a team. Brown, former chief scientist of Xerox and long-time leader of Xerox PARC, has more of a philosophical, scientific bent, while Hagel, a long-time McKinsey consultant working on his own, has a closer-to-the-metal appreciation of business realities and strategies. Both have written several books alone and together. Their latest The Power of Pull: How Small Moves, Smartly Made, Can Set Big Things in Motion (co-authored with Lang Davison) was just published this month.
Pull is in the air. We pull movies and news items on demand. We pull the information we need at light speed on Google. But these activities are merely the surface of something more profound that is reshaping the world around us. The growing stress we all feel in our professional lives is not just a reflection of the current economic downturn. It is pressure that stems from the realization that our traditional ways of working and living our lives are increasingly broken.
Understood and used properly, the power of pull can draw out the best in people by connecting them in ways that increase understanding and effectiveness. Pull can turn uncertainty into opportunity, and enable small moves to achieve outsized impact. Drawing on pioneering research, The Power of Pull shows you how!
From the Harvard Business Review: In a ferociously dynamic world, what happens if we can’t plan but can only adapt? We must move, say the authors, from push to pull. At the center of the pull strategy is an individual (not a corporation) who has access to knowledge flows, takes advantage of porous boundaries and serendipitous interactions, and occupies new creative spaces to achieve a novel order of performance. I know. It’s a complex model with several moving parts. But it makes for an exhilarating read as the authors sublimely reinvent the world of enterprise.”
“The Power of Pull examines the “how question”—how can we effectively address our most pressing challenges in a rapidly changing and increasingly interdependent world. (The authors) highlight fascinating new ways in which passionate thinking, creative solutions, and committed action can—and will—make it possible for us to seize opportunities and remain in step with change.” - William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America
“Hagel, Brown, and Davison have given us a provocative and insightful look at the power of today’s knowledge flow. If you want to meet the challenges of working and living in the 21st century, this book should be your guide.” - Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google
“Stop whatever you are doing and read this amazing book. The authors totally nail it. Digging beneath the surface of stuff that distracts us on a daily basis, they unpack the deep forces that really truly matter and provide a guidebook each of us can use to unleash passion, transform how and why we work, and restore destiny and dignity to our lives.” -Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class and The Great Reset
The Biznik Innovators Series connects members with some of the most premier innovative thought leaders published today in a swank downtown venue (with complimentary wine!) When the authors visit Seattle, we find innovative ways to celebrate their books, while providing you with a unique networking opportunity.
The engaging Warren Etheredge, of The Warren Report, will lead an intimate and entertaining on-stage conversation with the author that takes the entire event up a notch.
In addition…
AND in addition to the wine & appetizers, a copy of the book, signed for you by the author after the interview, is included in the ticket cost.
Previous Biznik Innovator guests have included: best selling authorDaniel Pink, Twitter’s Dom Sagolla, the “fierce” Susan Scott, Wine Library TV’s Gary Vaynerchuk, and blogger Chris Brogan.
“Very classy Biznik… Can’t believe that (with ProVIP) I got free wine, amazing Hors d’œuvres, a beautiful venue, fun networking with 135 people, a top-notch speaker & a free autographed book – for $30! Thanks for continuing to offer great events and being committed to supporting entrepreneurs and making our work as fun as possible.” -Leif Hansen
“Elegant, interesting, and I had great conversations with people before and after the interview. A great time and a great Value! Keep ‘em coming!” - David Brilbrey
Ticket includes a selection of wines, appetizers and a copy of the featured book. Reservations are required, and can be made here on our website by joining or logging into Biznik. (Basic membership in Biznik is free.)
NOTE ON PARKING. The Hotel 1000 is located on First Avenue in downtown Seattle, 2 blocks south of the Seattle Art Museum. There are parking lots and meters in the general area. The Hotel 1000 is also offering us a discount on valet parking for $9.50.
Note: Event attendance required to receive your copy of the book.
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