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Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace,New
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Creativity is crucial to business success. But too often, even the most innovative organization quickly becomes a 'giant hairball'a tangled, impenetrable mass of rules, traditions, and systems, all based on what worked in the pastthat exercises an inexorable pull into mediocrity. Gordon McKenzie worked at Hallmark Cards for thirty years, many of which he spent inspiring his colleagues to slip the bonds of Corporate Normalcy and rise to orbitto a mode of dreaming, daring and doing above and beyond the rubberstamp confines of the administrative mindset. In his deeply funny book, exuberantly illustrated in full color, he shares the story of his own professional evolution, together with lessons on awakening and fostering creative genius.Originally selfpublished and already a business 'cult classic', this personally empowering and entertaining look at the intersection between human creativity and the bottom line is now widely available to bookstores. It will be a mustread for any manager looking for new ways to invigorate employees, and any professional who wants to achieve his or her best, most selfexpressive, most creative and fulfilling work.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball'? A: The main theme of 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball' is the importance of creativity in business and how organizations can avoid becoming stagnant by embracing innovative thinking.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball' is Gordon MacKenzie, who worked at Hallmark Cards and aimed to inspire creativity in corporate environments.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features exuberant, full-color illustrations that complement the text and enhance the reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball' have? A: The book has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball' is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for frequent reading.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball' was published on April 1, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for managers? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for managers looking for new ways to inspire and invigorate their employees' creativity.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball'.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice for fostering creativity? A: Yes, the book includes lessons and insights from the author's professional experiences that are aimed at awakening and fostering creative genius.
- Q: Is 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball' considered a cult classic? A: Yes, it is regarded as a business 'cult classic' due to its unique perspective on creativity and corporate culture.