by Kare Anderson | Sep 8, 2015 | Friendship
Why, exactly, did the famous #ALSIceBucketChallenge raise over $100 million within a couple of months? And what spurred people to support the challenge by creating more than 17 million videos that were viewed more than 10 billion times on Facebook alone? That...
by Kare Anderson | Aug 5, 2014 | behavior, Caring, Connecting, Friendship
“When you throw mud you get dirty, Adlai Stephenson once dryly remarked when advised to criticize his opponent who was launching vicious, personal attacks against him in a political campaign. He lost. Yet others, including me, believe you lose ground when you...
by Kare Anderson | Aug 30, 2013 | behavior, Book, Caring, Connecting, Friendship, Likeability, Listening
“I swear, my dear. Sometimes our conversations remind me of a broken sword.” She raised an eyebrow. “Sharp as hell,” he said, “but lacking a point.” ~ Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker Real Conversation Is Akin To Catching A Fish Until you find the lure and hook on which...
by Kare Anderson | Jul 17, 2013 | behavior, Book, Connecting, Cooperation, Friendship, Give Back
Co-author Adam Rifkin “No gesture is too small when done with gratitude,” wrote Oprah Winfrey. After a decade of research for his best selling book, Give and Take, Wharton professor of management, Adam Grant said this powerfully simple practice was his favorite idea....
by Kare Anderson | Dec 24, 2012 | Book, Caring, Co-Create, Connecting, Friendship, Give Back
Some startled neighbors who were out walking or at their window yesterday asked why we were carrying a fully-decorated Christmas tree up our steep street in Sausalito. Upon hearing our story, Martin, Jim, Ingrid, Julia and Jacob, joined us, carefully picking up the...
by Kare Anderson | Jul 12, 2012 | behavior, Book, Caring, Friendship
When I was a reporter covering business trends and profiles of executives throughout Europe the stories usually fascinated me, yet I was often more struck by the off-hand advice of my interpreter, a young French woman. Amélie has become a lifelong friend, by the way....
