Do you remember the famous marshmallow experiment that took place at Stanford University in the 1970’s? Kids were left unattended in a room. They were given the choice to consume a single marshmallow or wait & be rewarded with two marshmallows upon the psychologist’s return. Data showed kids who were willing to wait for the…
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When you find yourself engaged in a conflict, it’s usually easy to understand the other party’s immediate interest, which is their stated, desired outcome. These tend to be more surface level concerns. Examples of Immediate Interests include:-Getting a raise-Finishing a project-Closing a deal-Gaining a larger share of the market-Satisfying the customer When we find ourselves…
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It is important to recognize we are not our feelings & our feelings do not define us. Be honest, how do you feel when a colleague is rewarded with a promotion after implementing your idea for a product enhancement, a dissatisfied customer sends you a rude email, or a friend (who has been out of…
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Some lessons are relevant to professionals in all industries I attended a photography show in Chicago, “Alternative Nation: A Retrospective.” The exhibit featured work from concert photographers/documentarians who captured the rise of alternative music (Jonathan Rach, Joseph Cultice, Chris Cuffaro, Kevin Westenberg & Scarlet Page). Jonathan & Joseph held an artist talk & I took…
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Why are we so uncomfortable with silence? I am passionate about live music & visiting iconic venues (Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Gorge Amphitheatre, The Greek Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, The Sphere). I recently attended Queens of the Stone Age’s Catacombs Tour at The Met Philadelphia. This limited-run series of intimate performances was inspired by…
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