When we want to learn something new, we wait until motivation strikes us, then we tinker around for a few hours without a clear direction. As soon as we realize that we’re not getting anywhere, we get discouraged and give up. The formula to induce motivation...
Published on Nov 28, 2020
Wrote the book 'Wealth of Nations'(1776) - that was the beginning of economics as a separate discipline.
Published on Nov 28, 2020
If you are describing something - make sure you mention something that you would expect to be there - but was missing. Eg. If you see candle sticks - but no candles, candles are the Pertinent Negative
Published on Nov 04, 2020
Person can imaginatively take the role of another and can understand and accurately predict that person's thoughts, feelings and actions.
Published on Nov 02, 2020
Create and communicate clear ‘pseudo-sets’ to persuade people to complete a certain number of tasks (you've read 1 out of 4), encourage a specific number of donations (donate 6 packs, 1 for each family member), or buy a group of products (collect all 5 candles). People will stop at the reference point you set, but they are much more likely to reach it rather than abandoning earlier.
Published on Oct 23, 2020
When you get surprised, its a good indicator that your prediction was wrong or that one of your world views were wrong. It should be used as a trigger to update your world view.
Published on Sep 16, 2020
In times of transformation, leadership should develop a change story that helps all stakeholders understand where the company is headed, why it is changing, and why this change is important.
Published on Sep 11, 2020
We can solve an issue by attacking the problem - but you are using up a lot of energy that way. The more you know, you will be able to get the result with gentler actions.
Published on Aug 23, 2020