Monthly Archives: February 2012

Huff Post LIVE — Guest, segment on Business Innovation and the Lemonade Stand

Invited as a blogger for the Huffington Post to comment on a segment about a “pay what you want” lemonade stand that raised $30,000+ for a charitable cause. Watch segment here: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/50350d832b8c2a0439000c26.

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Which Side Are You On?

How well do you really know your brain? The human brain evolved to ensure our survival in a brutal, primitive world but somewhere along the evolutionary path a creative spark was born and artists were made. Our brain’s left hemisphere … Continue reading

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David Mixner’s Review

Author and friend, David Mixner writes,  “Over the past thirty years, I have known William Alan Donius as an artist, bank president, activist, and now as an extremely fine writer.  Thought Revolution: How to Unlock Your Inner Genius, is a … Continue reading

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Anne Milford

After hearing Bill Donius speak about the non-dominant hand writing process, I was utterly captivated and wanted to learn more. While I think of myself as a right-brain-creative-type, I knew Bill’s thought revolution was just what I needed to get … Continue reading

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Mercedes Benz Left Brain Right Brain Ad

Interest in brain function is really building as it crosses over into the mainstream culture! Mercedes Benz is even invloved! The Missouri Institute of Natural Science posted a neat link on Facebook. It appears that even Mercedes-Benz seems to be … Continue reading

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“Congrats to William Alan Donius on his new book. I took part in the early research as a subject, following some of the left and right hand techniques he has been developing. Was pretty fascinating how my brain responded differently … Continue reading

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Who Moved My Cheese?

December 1997, after becoming CEO of Pulaski Bank, I knew I needed to change the culture to take the company in the direction we needed to go. I  brought  Who Moved My Cheese  into one of my first management meetings.  … Continue reading

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Bill Donius with Arianna Huffington

December 2008 with Arianna Huffington –I heard Arianna speak in St. Louis as part of the Maryville University Speakers Series.  As a Board of Trustee member and big fan of hers I was thrilled to be able to meet her … Continue reading

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Ben Bernanke

December 2009 with Ben Bernanke– Chairman, U.S. Federal Reserve Board–Picture was taken at the conclusion of my two year appointed term. It was a great honor to be appointed to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (TIAC Council) and have the … Continue reading

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Fish!

January 2003, Fish! Karen from the Human Resources Department of the bank stopped into my office one day (maintained an open door policy) and handed me this book. She suggested I read it. I did just that over the weekend … Continue reading

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