Commentaries

Nassim Nicholas Taleb on Two Types of Decisions

March 8, 2014

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is one of the eminent contributors to Thinking: The New Science of Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Prediction, the latest in a series of Edge books edited by John Brockman and published by Harper Perennial (October 2013). In his…

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Keith Sawyer on the eight stages of creativity

March 7, 2014

In Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation, Keith Sawyer suggests that there are eight stages to the creative process. He is convinced by extensive research (including his) that when most organizations conduct brainstorming sessions, it isn’t very effective. Why?…

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How to read faster and retain more of what you read

March 7, 2014

How to increase reading speed? I do not refer to speed reading. Recent research in optics and neuroscience reveals that most people can at least double and perhaps even triple their reading speed if (a) they appreciate the fact that…

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Marty Neumeier on “The Rules of Genius, #4: See What’s Not There”

March 6, 2014

Marty is the Director of Transformation for the Liquid Agency as well as author of several bestselling books in which he explains how almost anyone in almost any organization can help to achieve breakthroughs in creativity and innovation. He has…

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Americans Call For New Solutions to Make Education Accessible and Affordable

March 6, 2014

According to new results released recently from the annual Gallup/Lumina Foundation poll, Americans are ready for a renewal of our nation’s higher education system. They overwhelmingly believe that institutions should reduce tuition and fees and want to see a new…

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Adam Lashinsky’s Best Advice: Serve the Reader (aka the Customer)

March 5, 2014

This post by Adam Lishinsky is part of a series in which LinkedIn Influencers share the best advice they’ve ever received. Read all the posts here. * * * I was 25 years old, had recently returned to my hometown,…

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Marty Neumeier on “The Rules of Genius, #3: Feel before you think”

March 4, 2014

Marty Neumeier is the Director of Transformation for the Liquid Agency as well as author of several bestselling books in which he explains how almost anyone in almost any organization can help to achieve breakthroughs in creativity and innovation. He…

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Alexandra Levit’s 10 Tips to Fireproof Your Bridges When Exiting a Job

March 4, 2014

According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average young American has more than seven different employers before the age of 26; the typical 20-something changes jobs every 16 months. Alexandra Levit is the author of They Don’t…

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Among the best TV commercials ever

March 3, 2014

Long ago, I realized that TV commercials really are an art form. Here are two of my favorites: First. one that touches the heart. Now one that stimulates the mind. Also, TV commercials can dramatize a valuable insight. For example:…

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