Yearly Archives: 2007
Just Flip a Coin Instead
Sometimes decisions aren’t worth the cost of deciding Click to hear the original Get-it-Done Guy podcast. [Subscribe at iTunes (search for "Get It Done Guy") or http://GetItDone.QuickAndDirtyTips.com] This article is a reprint of an episode of my new podcast. You … Continue reading
The Tragedy of the Commons explained
The Tragedy of the Commons may eventually kill the human race. Before it does, however, this article explains what it is and gives several examples of where it comes into play. Continue reading
Is Counting the Root of all Evil?
Click here to listen to this article as a podcast. The love of money isn’t the root of all evil; arithmetic is the root of all evil. More specifically, counting. Don’t get me wrong; counting was a wonderful invention. It … Continue reading
Is “nice” good business or just wishful thinking?
Click here to hear this article as a podcast. I’d like to share with you a LinkedIn exchange I had on the topic of whether Being Nice is a good business strategy. Questioner Is there power in being nice, with … Continue reading
Using recursion in NLP
NLP is said to be recursive. What does that mean? From a conversation on NLP connections: innovating new high-level models in NLP? … is expected to be out of reach for most. Richard also encourages people to go out and … Continue reading
NLP: Model, modeling tool, or both?
When Bandler, Grinder, Dilts, etc. first formalized NLP, they certainly did it using the terminology of mathematical models, particularly calculus.(1). The early NLP literature (Structure of Magic, NLP Vol I) talks about “4-tuples” (or 5-tuples, if you go back far … Continue reading
What’s the difference between unconscious assimilation and unconscious modeling?
What’s the difference between the two? My impression is that unconscious assimilation is the natural ability we have to mirror others to the point where we adopt their cognitive skills. It’s the way we learn language as an infant, and … Continue reading
Are you as good at recruiting as you are at sales?
August 2007 Newsletter Click here to listen to this article as a podcast. We say people are our greatest resource. And Dilbert’s boss points out, “resources are our greatest asset.” But most companies put huge effort into attracting and retaining … Continue reading
Overcoming your own change resistance
Some change resistance is good. How about yours? Click here to listen to this article as a podcast. Q: I am change-resistant. I know it, but it doesn’t help. Once I’ve decided to change something, I enjoy the challenge. But … Continue reading
How to think strategically
What is strategic thinking, as opposed to tactical thinking? You know you’re talking strategy when your topics include… Continue reading
Producing powerful business results with NLP
Using NLP at an organizational level NLP business applications often suck. Well, maybe they’re not that bad, but all you hear about is rapport skills, predicate matching, and sometimes meta-programs. At best, they’re applied to getting people to play nice … Continue reading
The Joys of Overhead (why overhead isn’t necessarily bad)
Why Overhead isn’t necessarily bad. Click here to listen to this article as a podcast. I never thought I’d be able to grow up and say, “Mom, I’m not just a productive businessperson, I’m overhead!” Many people think overhead is … Continue reading
Profit and Cash Flow Explained
What’s the difference between profit and cash flow? Often, it’s the difference between success and bankruptcy. Before we begin, let’s use clear language. I won’t say “income” because different people mean different things by that word. I’ll say “revenue” to … Continue reading
What does a CIO do, anyway?
A CIO’s job description: limiting technological adoption, insuring financial responsibility, linking technology to internal & external strategy. Continue reading
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