by Kare Anderson | Aug 1, 2010 | behavior, Book, Choice, Sharing, Social Media
The invisible gorilla, Get Satisfaction, wellness community, Bikewire, kiva and etsy are just some of the online places we’ve shared for fun, money-making, justice, special interests, tips or support. With more free time and the spread of “public media” ordinary...
by Kare Anderson | Jul 17, 2010 | behavior, Book, Connecting
For many years my parents took what some Brits call an evening “constitutional.” They walked, hand in hand, around the neighborhood – just the two of them. Sometimes, they talked. Other evenings they said little, so I am told. Yet they always came home smiling....
by Kare Anderson | Jun 28, 2010 | behavior, Book, collaboration, Collective Intelligence
Life is getting better faster. Food is more widely available; we live longer; more people have money and violence, disease and child mortality are down all around the world. Yet there will be turmoil. “The bottom-up world is to be the great theme of this century,”...
by Kare Anderson | Jun 21, 2010 | behavior, Book, Caring, Friendship, Give Back
Even though we know we are more likely to savor life and attract more opportunities to collaborate when we click with others, we often get in our own way – especially when we are distracted or worse. Here are five concrete ways to connect with others. 1. Face the...
by Kare Anderson | Jun 18, 2010 | behavior, Book, Choice, conference, influence
What’s one of meeting planners’ biggest fears? A frowning audience – or worse. They need speakers who energize their audience. They love speakers who motivate attendees to practice what they learn and eagerly share their successes with each other all year long –...
by Kare Anderson | Jun 11, 2010 | behavior, Book, Caring, Connecting, Friendship
I met my high school boyfriend when I was upset and swung open my locker door so fast I banged him on the head as he was leaning into his locker. Not everyone can take such a first encounter in stride let alone retort with a grin, “If this is how you treat strangers...
