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 26, 2020 | behavior, Connecting, Cooperation, Networking
Some of the best insights come from those who have learned from first-hand experience, and distilled their wisdom by living by what they discerned, and writing and speaking about it in humble actionable ways. 1. Use Connective Body Language I spent most of my...
by Kare Anderson | Sep 19, 2020 | behavior, Conflict, Connecting, greater good, mutuality
An anger-evoking true story that spread quickly, “Exec loses job after allegedly slapping toddler on plane,” quickly moved Dan Schawbel to write on Facebook, “The headline should read ‘Exec gets deported from America after being a complete ass on a plane.’” That...
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...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 21, 2020 | Article, behavior, Connecting, influence, Leadership, Likeability, Values
Perhaps one of the most vulnerable of moments is when someone criticizes you. If the person who criticizes you knows you well, and if she makes their comments in front of other people, she can cut deep. The scalpel of her comments can be surgically rapid and close to...