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Robert Cialdini on “The Six Principles of Influence”

February 13, 2014

The Six Principles of Influence (also known as the “Six Weapons of Influence”) were introduced in Cialdini’s book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (1984). A revised edition was published in 2006. Cialdini identified the six principles through experimental studies, and…

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Jonah Berger on “Why Small Is Better Than Big”

January 4, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Jonah Berger featured by LinkedIn Pulse. To read the complete article and check out others, please click here. Photo: Shutterstock * * * Fifty to 80 percent of all small businesses…

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Peter Gruber on “How I Hire: In Search of the Sir Ernest Shackleton Gene”

December 2, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Peter Gruber for LinkedIn. In it, he explains why what he learned about Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) continues to help him select the best-qualified candidates to be and do what he…

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3 tips for TED speakers (and other talkers)

November 25, 2013

Here is a brief article by Daniel Pink for LinkedIn PULSE: The news and insights you need to know in which he offers some observations about TED an then some advice to those who aspire to present a TED program.…

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Judith Sills on “The Power of “No”

November 19, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from an excellent article by Judith Sills for Psychology Today in which she explains how and why, wielded wisely, “No” is an instrument of integrity and a shield against exploitation. It often takes courage to…

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How to Influence People Like a CEO

November 18, 2013

Here is a brief article by Douglas Conant for LinkedIn. To check out a wealth of articles by other thought leaders, please click here. * * * In a typical day we each have dozens of interactions – with colleagues,…

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Tim Ferriss on “Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes”

October 26, 2013

Here is an excerpt from a blog post by Tim Ferriss who explains that increasing reading speed is a process of controlling fine motor movement—period. To read the complete article, please click here. Photo: Dustin Diaz * * * How…

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Pat Lencioni’s Latest Point of View: The Lost Art of Simplicity

October 26, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from Pat Lencioni‘s latest Point of View. To read the complete article and check out other resources, please click here. * * * This is going to be a difficult POV to write, because making…

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Josh Linkner on “Unleashing Chain Reactions”

October 25, 2013

Here is a recent post by Josh Linkner at his website. He discusses a subject of special interest to me, causal relationships, that has almost unlimited relevance to human experience throughout recorded history. Although the most significant chain reaction was…

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David and Goliath: A book review by Bob Morris

October 9, 2013

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants Malcolm Gladwell Little, Brown and Company (2013) Flawed reasoning skills detract from interesting stories about underdogs I have read and reviewed all of Malcolm Gladwell’s previous books and consider…

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