by Kare Anderson | Jan 21, 2021 | behavior, Caring, Connecting, good news
Some of our biggest inside battles involve changing habits to create a more meaningful, congenial life with others. Try six research-based tips for turning the page to the next chapter of the adventure story you are truly meant to live. “All of the significant...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 25, 2020 | behavior, Caring, Collective Clout, Conflict, Connecting, Give Back, Likeability, Listening, mutuality
Perhaps one of the most vulnerable of moments is when someone criticizes you-especially if you are a government professional who is supposed to serve the public and may face more criticism than many other professionals but fewer options for how to react. Further, you...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 22, 2020 | Caring, Conflict, Connecting, contagion, decisionmaking, Friendship
When I was a Wall Street Journal journalist, I was sent to cover a football game in Barcelona. Later during the game, as I sat in the stadium, I was startled to see and hear many spectators in the stadium yelling racist insults down at the renowned Brazilian...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 20, 2020 | behavior, Caring, collaboration, Connecting, Friendship
Almost two-thirds of Americans are suffering from upsets in this volatile covid-19 time. Worse yet is the mood contagion effect. We instinctively spread and reinforce the fear we feel. It’s our pack mentality. We quickly check the situation for danger. We...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 13, 2020 | behavior, Caring, Co-Create, collaboration, Collective Intelligence, Connecting, Friendship
“We are not only ‘bowling alone,“ suggests Stanford professor, Jeffrey Pfeffer, “We are increasingly working alone.” Yet we still long for meaningful work and a sense of belonging – and individuals and organizations that support those very human desires are more...
by Kare Anderson | Sep 10, 2020 | Article, behavior, Caring, Connecting
When you feel affronted, pause before responding and recall this French proverb, Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in marble.Here’s one mighty helpful reason why: Whatever we praise, we encourage to flourish. Unfortunately there’s a damaging flip side. Whatever we...
