Predictability as Hell: A Problem-solving Perspective
Posted on10 Jan 2013
Tagspredictability, assessments, control, emotions, Influence, perspective, problem solving, standardization, The Atlantic, Predictability as Hell Analogy, Walter Kirn, The Twilight Zone, heaven, hell
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Businesses strive for predictability. Standardization helps them achieve that. Still, many employees like their jobs for their variability, “It’s something different every... Read More
Placebo Management (Pt 4): Tiger, Golfers, Superstitions & Performance
Posted on29 Nov 2012
Tagsemotions, golf, Harvard Business Review, Influence, management, motivation, Performance, phraseology, placebo, Placebo Management Series, Sally Linkenauger
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In business, we tend to discount – even ridicule – people’s superstitions. What’s the tangible connection between crossing your fingers and making... 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
Leadership Lesson from Wobbly Furniture
Posted on15 Oct 2012
TagsUniversity of Waterloo, emotions, Influence, Joanne Wood, leadership, people, relationships, smells, social skills, storytelling, The Economist, David Kille, Velten Mood Induction Procedure, women, Amanda Forest, consumer, content
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The relentless advance of technology and research methodologies is accelerating our understanding of ourselves and constricting the domain of free will (more).... Read More
Emotional Intelligence vs. Intuition (Pt 4): Conscious vs. Unconscious
A major difference between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and intuition is the relationship of each to our conscious and unconscious selves. Whereas EI... Read More
Emotional Intelligence vs. Intuition (Pt 2): Distinct as Head and Heart
Part #1 established a very broad framework for discussing the differences between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Intuition. People often wonder if one... Read More
Body – Emotion Connection: People Are Very Different
Posted on30 Jul 2012
Tagssubconscious, body, Beate Herbert, awareness, apologize, Carrie Arnold, conscious, cooperation, emotions, empathy, interoception, Jamil Zaki, Joshua Ian Davis, Kevin Ochsner, laser lamp analogy, Olga Pollatos, people, people's differences, Scientific American, sensitive people, situational awareness
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People are different. However, we tremendously underestimate how different we are. We often think someone is purposely trying to upset or harm... Read More
Feelings, Emotions, Intuition And Their Differences
Much does not exist when it comes to feelings, emotions, intuition and their differences. For instance, a commenter (Roger) to my post... Read More
How Reading Fiction Improves Social Skills And More
Posted on24 May 2012
Tagsexperience, Personality, military, Maja Djikic, Keith Oatley, Jordan Peterson, Jennifer Tackett, introspection, fiction, planning, empathy, emotions, Dalhousie University, computer simulations, Chris Moore, business planning, busines, problem solving, Raymond Mar, Sara Zoeterman, Scientific American, social skills, University of Toronto, what-if scenarios, York University
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Most see book worms as socially inept. They use fiction as escape. Yet, studies show that reading fiction improves social skills. This... Read More
Reflection Tip to Build Strong Relationships in Conversations
We often don’t learn the value of listening techniques in building relationships. Consequently, people might not realize we are listening; the reflection... Read More
