Ivana Sendecka

One Movie to Watch This Easter Break

April 4, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka Leave a Comment

Hello SGC,

if there would be one movie I would recommend you to watch this year’s Easter break ->it would be a movie, which I came across thanks to Olivier Blanchard (@thebrandbuilder) and his Facebook update some time back. Simply amazing piece. It’s based on true story. It’s about two human beings and their relationship. It’s funny and sad. It’s so human… It’s simply a must watch.

If you can grab The Intouchables movie, do it. Let us know how did you like it.

I will not be writing more for next few days. Simply enjoy your Easter break with your loved ones..

– is

P.S.: Here is what I am cooking while I am not here -> 17 days to go till 3rd NGLS Conference…

Filed Under: Movie Reviews Tagged With: movie, The Intouchables, tip

[Guest] The Dr. Ben Carson World’s Best Pediatric Neurosurgeon Interviewed for #IS by Dr. Jonathan Gallagher

March 22, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 10 Comments

Hey SCG,

first of all thank you for your generosity and for taking #IS for virtual lunch & celebrating two and half years of shipping for #IS. Today I have a special treat for you -> interview with the world’s best pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson. I have been moved by his life story after watching movie about him: Gifted Hands. His work was brought to my attention via my ~~online~~ friend Imanuel, who said he had a privilege to meet Dr. Carson in person!!! -> and it was Imanuel who introduced me to Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, who happened to lunch with Dr. Ben last Saturday…loving this synchronicity, don’t you? #life #gratitude #joy [Read more…]

Filed Under: Guest, Inspiration for your mind Tagged With: Dr. Ben Carson, inspiration, life story

Please meet SCG Vol.5 + Call to Action: #ISlunch

March 18, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 11 Comments

Hello SCG,

believe it or not, today we have crossed another milestone in #IS history. I has been two and half years ago, when I have blogged here for the first time. It has been an incredible ride and I would like to thank everyone who was on it with me. There are 68 new peeps in our SCG, who left comment on #IS and engaged in conversation. Are you among SCG-ers? Congrats! Not yet? It is easy, just talk to us and share your thoughts in comments. Curious who is in SCG? Jump right on SCG Vol. 5 slide-deck, which was composed with generous help of #IS readers: @SidraQasim and @FranzMilec. Those who truly care, check link with my call to action for upcoming 7 days: #ISlunch.

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Filed Under: Gratitude, Video Post Tagged With: anniversary, Inspiring Shipments, ISlunch, SCG

Impact of a powerful sneezer or how to have the busiest day on blog.

March 15, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka Leave a Comment

Hello SCG,

it has been over a week since I was ‘digesting’ online attention and new folks around our #IS blog. What was the reason for it?-> One of the most powerful sneezer in the blogosphere mentioned latest #IS shipment = blog post on here and here. “Who the heck is a sneezer?”, you might be asking.” What caused #IS to have the busiest day in its 2 and half years long history?”, you might be curious to know, but most importantly, you might be pondering, “How can this story help you to be talked about/linked by a powerful influencer in your field?“ If, so then read on. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Communication, Strategy, Trends and Future Shifts Tagged With: blog, Seth Godin, sneezer, traffic, WOM

42 Quotes from “Stop Stealing Dreams” #manifesto by Seth Godin

March 3, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 39 Comments

Hello SCG,

last few days I have been cracking the latest shipment by SCG-er Seth Godin and here is the result of it. Wrap up of the best quotes, which stroke the chord with me.

Stop Stealing Dreams is manifesto written to inspire those who care about changing our outdated educational system.

If you belong to those who see an urgent change in the way we learn, this manifesto is a must read for you. If you are still hesitant about it, this blog post with hand-picked quotes might bring you to our side.

Enjoy. Spread the word (tweet with hash tag #stopstealingdreams). Act. It is time to bring our dreams back to life.

Tribute To My Best Friend

March 1, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 17 Comments

Hello SCG,

I apologize for low frequency of shipping (at blogging end) in 2012, but maybe less is more in this case as well. Today, I have decided to introduce you my best friend. She made me who I am in many aspects. Many thoughts and blog posts were inspired by her invisible presence and inspiration. (which I could see only when looking back) Yeah, it took me sometime to be able to put down in words what she is to me…but the time is now to give a deep bow to the best friend of mine. It might inspire you to thank your best friend, too. [Note: this is ain’t any business blog post and if you don’t like emotional read don’t bother to click on continue reading] [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gratitude, Inspiration for your mind Tagged With: Paulina bednarova, tribute

Believing

February 11, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 13 Comments

Hey SCG,

this post will be off the grid from business or marketing or social media or anything related to it. What will it be about? I have decided to share with you excerpt from my journal. If you have any prejudices towards emotional flow of thoughts – this post is NOT for you. You better stick with some fact based, rational posts -> there are plenty of them out there in blogoshpere. But if you are willing to open up and you care to listen to personal thoughts of person you know (a bit) – me -> then go ahead. Enjoy my unusual philosophical/emotional shipment. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Inspiration for your mind Tagged With: emotions, inspiration

7 Things You Need to Know About Building A Movement

January 29, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 8 Comments

Hey SCG,

Let me tell you a secret: “I have been getting ready to write this post for almost 3 years…” I somehow feel in my gut that times which are approaching will give human race loads of space to reconsider how we worked, who we worked with and what impact we have created in this world. Maybe, just maybe we will start to appreciate art of digital nomads (again) and we will be making our world a better place also by being part of movements, which we care about instead of being part of purposeless mass. Even tough it will be hard times for nomads (thanks for insights Stiivi) and for everyone else, it will certainly be interesting era of human history.

Guys, I am glad that today I can share with you what I have learned on my own skin within last 31 months… No fluff or definitions just eight paragraphs summing up what it takes to build a movement(s). [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: change, IS, Leadership, movement, NGLS, tribe

Hello 2012, Meet #Digital #Nomads

January 25, 2012 by Ivana Sendecka 6 Comments

Hello SCG,

I am back! Year of Dragon has started two days back and so shipping for #IS. Geez, how much I missed you…I have been going through very transforming, hectic and emotional times. Now is the time to start capturing lessons learned from all those experiences. I believe that by sharing it with you and starting a conversation about it, can make all of us better shippers. So, here we go -> first post in 2012 was collaboratively created by #IS and inspired by interview, which I have given for prestigious Slovak business magazine earlier this month. [Read more…]