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4.08 avg rating — 1,913 ratings

"I love Tim's take on the future - optimistic and empowered. And.. we are the ones that need to help shape culture in our design work. "

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"This is a great complement to Alan Weiss. Not necessary, but a different voice on similar themes. "

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4.10 avg rating — 60 ratings

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"Peter has a take on consultanting that moves beyond business toward taking care of the world. This is not about the $ side like Alan Weiss, but about meaningful stuff, e.g. the why of what it means to be a consultant. "

3.83 avg rating — 46,416 ratings

"I don't know why, but I love Seth's overall message. He takes a business subject and makes it profound. "

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"Important to know about this stuff - it will shape our work for decades. "