Creative Innovation (Pt 10): Information & Interruptions
Posted on05 Nov 2012
TagsCreative Innovation Series, creativity, decisions, education, information, Information Diet, innovation, knowledge, multi-tasking, power, risk, technology, The Atlantic, The Economist
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Today, we have expansive, quick access to information. Moreover, we have sophisticated reminders of communications we receive and the tasks to do,... Read More
Emotional Intelligence vs. Intuition (Pt 5): Group vs. Individual
Posted on25 Oct 2012
Tagsdecisions, emotional intelligence, Emotional Intelligence vs Intuition Series, emotions, group, intuition, knowledge, problem solving, religion
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Previously, I had identified problem solving as an area showing a pronounced difference between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Intuition. I want to... Read More
Over Thinking Decisions (Pt 3): Antidote
What’s the antidote for over thinking (OT) as referenced in Ian Leslie’s article, “Non Cogito, Ergo Sum,” (Intelligent Life, May/June 2012 edition)?... Read More
Over Thinking Decisions (Pt 2): Warning Signs
Posted on24 Sep 2012
Tagsthinking process, success, Stanford University, Performance, Over Thinking Series, Intelligent Life, innovation, information, Ian Leslie, expectations, decisions, creativity, Claude Steele
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In Part I, I introduced Over Thinking (OT) referencing Ian Leslie’s article, “Non Cogito, Ergo Sum,” (Intelligent Life, May/June 2012 edition) and... Read More
DANGER! Over Thinking Decisions
Posted on30 Aug 2012
TagsMax Panck Institute, knowledge, investing, intuition, Intelligent Life, information, Ian Leslie, Gerd Gigerenzer, decisions, decision-making process, Choice, problem solving, thinking process, rats
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Once upon a time, long, long ago, when I used to take standardized tests, the recommendation was to go with your first... Read More
Cruise Ship Analogy: Quantification as an Illness
Posted on09 Aug 2012
Tagsanalogy, quantnik, quantify, numbers, intuition, decisions, decision-making process, Cruise Ship Analogy, attraction, assumptions
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Imagine preparing to board a cruise ship, and a Quantnik stops you. He asks, “What is your suitcase’s volume?” You are puzzled... Read More
Too Much Information & Indecisiveness
Tony Hey in his article, “The Big Idea: The Next Scientific Revolution” (Harvard Business Review, November 2010 edition ), and Patrick Spenner... Read More
Arguing The Opposing Viewpoint As Problem-Solving Method
Posted on14 Jun 2012
TagsBefore You Make That Big Decision, Clay Johnson, Daniel Klein, decisions, Information Diet, management, military, PBS NewsHour, problem solving, The Atlantic
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While on the debate and student congress team in high school, practice included arguing the opposing viewpoint. This helped us find arguments... Read More
Emotional Self Defense Regarding Decision Making For Sensitive People
Posted on28 May 2012
Tagsbuying & selling, buying habits, decisions, emotional self defense, Emotional Self Defense Series, people, sensitive people, sensitivity
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The role of emotions in decision making gets a bum rap. So, it’s important to have an emotional self defense regarding decision... Read More
Speed Versus Preparation, Business Tip From Physics
Posted on14 May 2012
Tagsspeed-mass analogy, warfare, speed, preparation, physics, marketing, kinetic energy, energy, decisions, blitzkrieg
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Many innovators use nature as a source of inspiration for new technologies. By understanding the forces of nature that govern us, they... Read More
