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CONTENTS (PDF): 3 About Smart People: Following the eight norms of our readers CHOOSING: 4 Decentralized stewardship (Cover) 6 From chump to champ 8 If networking flops 9 Housework reduces salaries 11 Love is a choice, not an emotion LIVING: 12 Part II: Personal development 14 Survival 15 Brain rules LEARNING: 18 Human-computer interaction 20 Digital generation project 21 Baboons and social networking 22 Obaminoes mural CREATING: 24 Smart Innovators 28 Smart Dad 29 ‘Wetware’ is adaptable WORKING: 32 No kidding: Teen blogging for dollars 34 Create a better place to work 36 Generalist or specialist? 38 Passionate professionals K-FACTOR: 40 KM Six Pack #2

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Following the eight norms of our readers

The editorial policy of Smart People magazine follows the Eight Norms of Net Geners as described by Don Tapscott in his book Grown Up Digital. This is a new media publication in every sense of the word. It is published online and it uses the interactive channels of Web 2.0 to enable ‘prosumers’—people...
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Decentralizing stewardship

Minister’s decision a lesson in the power of empowerment. By Jerry Ash. There is no better way to understand how the rules can change, how people can become engaged in making better decisions, and how surprise and discovery can ignite communities than to follow the collection plate of a community church...
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From chump to champ

Four steps to coaching a personal quantum leap. By David Benzel. Alex knew Chase had tremendous potential. As his manager, Alex was frustrated watching someone like Chase wallow in mediocrity when he should be excelling in the workplace. It wasn’t laziness; Chase always did what was required. It wasn’t...
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If networking flops

Avoid throwing random ingredients into the saucepan. By Liz Lynch. Are you heavy on tactics and light on strategy when it comes to networking? You’ll know if you’re feeling at all frustrated that the time you’ve put in is far outweighed by the meager results you’ve gotten. ... more for subscribers...
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Texting

Students prefer it. So the library goes for it! A recent survey conducted at a university in Indiana confirmed what most college students (and those who work with college students) probably already know: text messaging is the college student’s preferred form of communication. ... more for subscribers...
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Why study if college is not an option?

Most young students do not enjoy homework. However, after being told that good grades will help them get into college and lead to a better life, most students eventually buckle down and start studying. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to the...
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Love is a choice‚ not an emotion

This article is about love relationships, but it could just as easily be applied to all relationships, even those who don’t have love going for them. By Deidre Logan. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to the magazine for 1 year - 25$ annual...
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