Word Power: “Money” vs. “Time”
Posted on08 Nov 2012
Tagssubconscious, conscious, organizational culture, feelings, goal setting, happiness, Harvard Business Review, Influence, money, politics, power, anchoring, success, thinking process, time, Velten Mood Induction Procedure, Wharton, word choice, words, Cassie Mogilner, staying on message, achievement
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When we think about the power of words, we often focus on the ideas they consciously express. However, their power extends unconsciously... Read More
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
Change Management – Tactic #8: Management by Walking Around
No matter how detailed and passionate someone describes his vacation to you, nothing compares to being there. The same holds true for... Read More
Education Bias (Pt 3): Leadership Over Knowledge
An education bias overlooks the profound impact of feelings, emotions and intuition on thinking in choice. Leadership is the most poignant example.... 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
My 200th Post: Thank You All – Again – For Your Inspiration
Posted on09 Apr 2012
Tags12 Most, Thank You Series, Twitter, Thank You, social media, Skype, ProSource Solutions, power, morale, LLC, intuition, Goggle+
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Wow! I’m excited about my 200th post. More and more people have entered my life – real and virtual – for whom... Read More
“Ask Don’t Tell” Inspirational Technique
Posted on19 Dec 2011
Tagsvalues, change, change management, cooperation, feelings, morale, motivation, names, power, using names
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People feel better about themselves when they feel they have power to effect change in their worlds. One of the best ways... Read More
Cooperation vs. Self-interest (Pt 4): Intrinsic Rewards
Intrinsic rewards are important aspects of creating a cooperative work culture. However, such rewards are difficult to understand and teach. Moreover, many,... Read More
Beauty as Power (Pt 4): Subliminal Influence
Posted on08 Sep 2011
Tagsadvertising, attractiveness, beauty, Beauty as Power Series, employees, feminine, loan applicants, marketing, masculine, merchandising, physical, plaintiffs, power, prisoners, quarterbacks, retailing, subliminity, The Economist
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Beauty’s power often influences us without our knowledge and thus distorts our decisions. In other words, we think we are making them... Read More
Rude More Powerful than Respected
People often marvel that more managers don’t use inexpensive morale builders. Of course, many of the same also wonder, “How did that... Read More
