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Negative learning
I came across an interesting concept the other day. It was called “negative learning.” What is negative learning? An excellent example, of negative learning is President Clinton. Negative learning comes from executing a negative action…;
Framing
As a practical matter, I never launch into any particular conversation without first and foremost setting it up. It’s important you set it up because, by setting it up, it gives you the opportunity to…;
Grokking
This company’s all about grokking. Grokking. Listening with all pores. Whether it’s the market we’re listening to, or the associates, or the entire organization, or the customers: it’s all about grokking. In other words, our…;
I Dreamt of a Village
Each year, I compose a poem for our annual holiday party, this year I’d like to share my poem with you. Happy holidays to all. I once found a river swift and sublimeWith powerful waters,…;
Fragments – believe
It’s simply all about believing you can do it. Once you believe it, the logistics are easy. Original writing date: DECEMBER 21, 2004
Bella’s
What’s interesting is that at 2 years old, everything is “Bella’s.” So, for example, Bella’s clearly ascertained, always referring to herself in the third person, that there is such a thing as “Bella’s bath.” Or…;
Caterpillar and Time
You know, Jared just celebrated his 7th birthday and, as one of his gifts in a Star Wars studded birthday party, he got a caterpillar on a little bush in a plastic container. The idea,…;
Planning the Living Brand
→ Know what you’re looking for → Make the most of talent → Create pride in the brand → Build community → Share the business context → Satisfy the soul Original writing date: June…;
Fragments – self-evaluation
Intelligent self-evaluation or intelligent self-criticism. The concept of incessantly reviewing your own procedures, processes, and results to determine if you are optimized: after all, our job means that we’re paid to get better each and…;