The Neurochemistry of Positive Conversations
Chemistry plays a big role in this phenomenon. When we face criticism, rejection or fear, when we feel marginalized or minimized, our bodies produce…
Spark Social
Spark is a simple tool to help people meet. Colleagues who spend time socializing are more innovative and more productive. The problem is, it’s hard…
Decog
We are a group of people who are committed to living a cogless life and helping others do the same. This is our WHY - our cause. The "WE" are anyone…
Holacracy at Zappos: It’s either the future of management or a social experiment gone awry
“The hardest part is operating in two worlds right now,” says Hsieh, who currently sits in 16 circles and holds a few dozen roles including lead link…
Rethinking Executive Education: A Program for Responding to Sudden Disruptions Caused by Dynamic Complexity
Lately, many social systems (i.e., countries, organizations and projects) are experiencing adverse situations that are characterized as “dynamic…
Social Network Analysis of the Global Shapers Community
THE GIST: As part of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a worldwide network of hubs that are developed and led by young people…
If Teams Are So Great, Why Do We Have So Much Trouble With Them?
In today’s world of business, we have come to consider teams as the default way for almost all work to be managed. However, given that engagement at…