by Kare Anderson | Feb 16, 2009 | behavior, Book, Choice
“People we see as happy usually have a way to measure failure.” Failure was the topic at Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh’s junto I was unable to attend. Another observation from that junto: “Introspection produces wisdom. Success doesn’tproduce introspection.” Such...
by Kare Anderson | Feb 9, 2009 | Book, Connecting, love
Women are “leaving the door open for a guy to get away with something…Here’s what’s happened over the years,” says comic and radio host Steve Harvey. “Women’s standards and requirements have lowered over the years. And as men, we know that. We have...
by Kare Anderson | Jan 29, 2009 | Book, collaboration, Cooperation, Friendship
It took me awhile to finally decide to write this post as it runs against the tide of most readers’ opinions. And many feel strongly as I discovered at dinner last night with friends, but here goes. Outliers purports to reveal the real reason some people — like...
by Kare Anderson | Dec 22, 2008 | Book, Connecting
More than we are consciously aware, we instinctively imitate one another. When around each other we synchronize our body movements, speaking styles and facial expressions. There’s an automaticity to our reactions. But why? Many scientists believe it’s because of our...
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 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,...
