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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:54:35 GMT</pubDate>
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seven mistakes most people make with conference calls.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[If you're a small business owner, a recession doesn't have to be a threat. It can be an opportunity, and even an advantage, as you'll hear business experts John Highman, Margaret Gill and Domonique Bertolucci explain in this interview with Gihan Perera.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:03:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:01:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[With more and more products and services available free or almost free, how can a business survive in today's economy? Gihan Perera and Chris Pudney discuss the pros and cons of the "freeconomics" in the Leveraging Ideas podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
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Australia's leading marketing and business experts: Vanessa Hall, Max
Hitchins and Michael Harrison.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:37:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:53:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating Certainty in an Uncertain World</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you plan and set goals in an uncertain economic climate? Join Gihan Perera as he hosts a panel discussion with four of Australia's leading experts on goal setting and planning: Shane Kempton, Clive Murphy, Erica Bagshaw and Creel Price.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:29:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you plan and set goals in an uncertain economic climate? Join Gihan Perera as he hosts a panel discussion with four of Australia's leading experts on goal setting and planning: Shane Kempton, Clive Murphy, Erica Bagshaw and Creel Price.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Leveraging Ideas - December 2008</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, Peter Webb talks about the importance of wisdom in leadership; and Helen Macdonald helps you get "juiced up" and aligned.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:22:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[In tough times, real leaders stand up and stand out. Join Gihan Perera
as he facilitates a panel discussion with three of Australia's leading
experts on leadership - Ian Berry, Mandy Holloway and Rowdy McLean - as they discuss the importance of strong leadership in a tough economy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:56:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:duration>00:51:48</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In tough times, real leaders stand up and stand out. Join Gihan Perera
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experts on leadership - Ian Berry, Mandy Holloway and Rowdy McLean - as they discuss the importance of strong leadership in a tough economy.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, Anne Riches looks inside your brain to explain what hits your hot buttons, and Ron McLean teaches you how to implement service as a business strategy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:18:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:duration>00:47:24</itunes:duration>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:08:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:duration>00:43:12</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:author>Gihan Perera</itunes:author>
      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, David Beard shows you how to stay healthier as you get older, and Hugh Gyton explains the importance of the art of conversation in today's busy world.]]></itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, Glenn Capelli helps you tap into your own uniqueness, and Penny Burke teaches you how to make your customers fall in love with you!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:19:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <itunes:duration>00:52:28</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, Glenn Capelli helps you tap into your own uniqueness, and Penny Burke teaches you how to make your customers fall in love with you!]]></itunes:summary>
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      <title>Looking to China and India; and working with Gen Y staff</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In the July 2008 issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, David Thomas explains what western businesses should know before doing business in China and India; and Alicia Curtis identifies three key principles for employers working with - and retaining - their Generation Y staff.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:18:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Your Investment Strategy; and the Million Dollar Expert</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In the June 2008 issue of Leveraging Ideas, hosted by Gihan Perera, Matt Hern talks about choosing the right investment strategy; and Matt Church describes the Million Dollar Expert process.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
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