by Kare Anderson | Apr 2, 2010 | behavior, cause, Choice, contagion, Humor, image, influence
Last year VW launched “The Fun Theory” contest for best ideas to evoke better behavior in us. My favorite experiment, with more than a million views, is “Piano Stairs.” Does turning a set of subway stairs into a real-life piano encourage people to use them? Yes, 66%...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 28, 2010 | behavior, Book, Caring, collaboration, Connecting
While happiness books are all the rage, none begin by showing us the inescapable first step to connecting with others. Yet having social ties is the single best predictor of a longer, healthier, more satisfying life. That seemingly mundane step? Attention. When...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 14, 2010 | behavior, Choice, Conflict, Connecting
When things go wrong, we tend to blind ourselves to other’s feelings. We are more likely to fall into a destructive behavioral trap. Sadly, when we do, we cannot be empathic. We weaken that human bond that’s vital to re-grouping and resilience. These blinding mindsets...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 6, 2010 | behavior, Book, Caring, Choice, Friendship
Recently two friends broke trust with me. One offered to do something that was vital to me, didn’t and didn’t tell me. Another shared private information about me with a stranger who then told several people who work with me. I don’t know which...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 3, 2010 | behavior, Choice, Customer
“Life is the sum of all your choices,” wrote Albert Camus. Unfortunately, just as we misjudge how happy we will be in the future, we misjudge how our fear of immediate loss hampers our future options. In this game recognize how that happens and make...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 22, 2010 | behavior, Book, Connecting
“When you deeply listen and get where people are coming from, and then care about them when you’re there, they’re more likely to let you take them where you want them to go.” ~ Warren Bennis Thoughtful questions enable you to strengthen relationships. They can be...
