by Kare Anderson | Nov 27, 2008 | behavior, Book, Caring, Cooperation
… is more important than who grooms you,” observed Stanford biologist, Robert Sapolsky. He studies baboons, humans, group behavior and stress. “Social support is vital, no matter how healthy you are.” Suggests psychology professor Dacher Keltner, “Human beings are...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 24, 2008 | Give Back, Learning
You may recall your Myers-Briggs type. Now, via Typealyzer, discover your blog’s personality type. Find out in seconds – complete with a description and diagam of your blog’s type. As an INTJ (if I remember right) I somehow write an ISTJ (Duty...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 20, 2008 | behavior, Book
In a bad economy don’t be blind to opportunities. Use your limited resources well. Savor your work with others. Hackneyed advice? Yes. Yet you can increase your chances for all three by hiring, partnering or otherwise collaborating with people who,...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 19, 2008 | Co-Create
Shark and dolphin stories grab students’ interest but attention wanes when it comes to sponges, mollusks, starfish and their kin. A marine biology professor in Maine learned from his son on how to keep his students involved. A lesson that any teacher – or...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 18, 2008 | community, CrowdSource
Imagine learning a new language or about another culture – and get the full attention of a great teacher you chose? You could take or teach the one-to-one class online from your home. For the first time would-be students and teachers can find each other for free...