Golfing Analogy: Working with People
Posted on08 Oct 2012
Tagsworkplace, truth, subconscious, respect, politics, policies, online dating, Influence, honesty, Golf Analogy, golf, expectations, euphemisms, consumer, analogy
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People often feel that playing politics in the workplace is something dirty and to be avoided. Well, cleaning house and taking out... 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
Creative Innovation (Pt 8): Guidelines over Rules
The culture we develop greatly influences employees. An innovative culture will encourage employees to be innovative. All right, how do we do... Read More
Intuition in Problem Solving: A Compass
Posted on20 Sep 2012
Tagsaction, cognition, feeling of knowing, focus, Influence, intuition, knowledge, planning, problem solving, process, process management, rationale, spontaneous, synchronicity, thinking process, think outside the box, Thoughts
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Someone once said to me that you can’t find your way if you don’t know where you are. I countered that that... Read More
Emotional Intelligence vs. Intuition (Pt 3): Problem Solving
One difference I pointed out in my original post between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and intuition was problem solving. Deeper examination of this... 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
Protection from the Power of Subliminal Smells
Posted on02 Aug 2012
Tagsunawareness, We Li, The Economist, awareness, conscious, Influence, intuition, Northwestern University, smells, subconscious, subliminity
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Smells are among the best examples of influences acting upon our unconscious. In fact, their power to influence is greatest when we... Read More
The One and Only One Coming Around Only Once Never Again
Posted on18 Jun 2012
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At this moment, something unique is happening. It’s you. Never in the history of life has there been one. The future will... Read More
The Defensiveness Beauty Triggers At Work Shows Its Power
We often hear about the jealousies women have for other women who they feel are attractive. While it’s easy to discount this... Read More
Process vs. Flexibility: The Tradeoff
Posted on30 Jan 2012
TagsToby Johnson, process management, process, military, management, low-cost, Influence, Harvard Business Review, business, Boris Groysberg, Andrew Hill, adaptability
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We often overlook the downside of processes in our businesses because we enjoy how they allow us to scale and reduce labor... Read More