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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.
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 has its uses. We can keep track of kids: "Are...
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 people in general or as a management tool? ... Do you...
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 invent their own stuff. I don't really think...
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...
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 it extends well into adult...
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 customers, and much...
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 I often resist with "it won't work...
How to think strategically
What is strategic thinking, as opposed to tactical thinking? You know you’re talking strategy when your topics include…