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Gears and Ears

Journal of The Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista
April 2018
April Book Suggestions

The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam

The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with
Pictures, written by Dan Roam, is a bold effort at introducing
business people to using visual thinking principles to solve
problems and communicate more effectively.

Visual thinking is something that I feel I excel at; however, I know
it has been a challenge for many of my co-workers, managers, and
clients. Even if you don’t struggle with visual thinking,

I recommend The Back of the Napkin (four of five stars) as it
provides a valuable set of processes and frameworks that can even
benefit experienced visual thinkers, who probably operate more by
intuition than methodology.

A Century of Service - The Story of Rotary International

The spirit of service is alive and well in the 21st century. Just look at Rotary
International--a nonprofit organization of 1.2 million members in more than

165 countries dedicated to improving the human condition. In an increasingly
complex and impersonal world, Rotarians remain committed to helping their

communities--and the world beyond.

Who are the men and women behind the world’s premier service organization? A
“Century of Service” goes beyond the mere chronicling of the names, dates, and

programs that represent Rotary’s first 100 years. Rather, it succeeds in bringing
to life the philosophy and commitment to service that empower Rotarians around

the globe. This volume contains a motivational “string of pearls” that describes how ordinary people have

accomplished the extraordinary.

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