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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

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  • Bill GeorgeWisdom from the corner office
    One former CEO says a good leader often has an inspirational life story. Midmorning takes a closer look at the meaning of leadership.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Bill George: Former chairman and CEO of Medtronic and author of "Authentic Leadership, Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value."
    Resources
    About Bill George
  • Doug LanskyRethinking travel
    Travel for many of us means ticking off the sights we've always wanted to see, loading up on souvenirs, and heading home not much more educated about the countries we visit. One veteran travel writer has ideas on how to change the way we travel.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Doug Lansky: Travel writer for magazines and newspapers. His latest travel books include "The Rough Guide to Travel Survival" and "Signspotting." He used to write a travel humor column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. A Minnesota native, he lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
    Resources
    Doug Lansky's Web site

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