It was a sweltering July day in Vegas, so of course the conference room was freezing. The participants of my "Conscious Business" workshop pulled their jackets tight and grimaced. They weren't just cold; they were pissed off. They looked at me icily. I knew what they were thinking.
- From The Meaning Revolution: Leading with the Power of Purpose by Fred Kofman
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Want Self and Should Self
[Photo by Shalone Cason at Unsplash]
Social scientists have long argued that we often experience conflict within ourselves. The most common form of such conflict occurs between the "want self" and the "should self." The want self describes the side of you that's emotional, affective, impulsive, and hot-headed. In contrast, your should self is rational, cognitive, thoughtful, and cool-headed. The should self encompasses our ethical intentions and the belief that we should behave according to our ethical values and principles. By contrast, the want self reflects our actual behavior, which is typically characterized by self-interest and a relative disregard for ethical considerations.
- Max H. Bazerman and Ann E. Tenbrunsel in Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do about It
Seasonally Impaired
[Photo by Dora Reis at Unsplash]
I'm embarrassed to admit that I had no idea what PSL meant until I saw this post by Patrick Rhone.
Logjam Breaker
[Photo by Aaron Burden at Unsplash]
I'd approached the subject from several angles, adding new material, revising old theories, and jotting down case examples.
But something was missing and I was unsure as to what that elusive item might be.
Fortunately, yesterday brought a heavy rain to Phoenix so I left early for a doctor's appointment far out on the west side of the valley. Knowing that I'd probably arrive early, I brought along a briefcase of material and figured that I could review material while sitting in the car.
And that was when it all came together. Everything clicked. I don't think the revelation would have happened if I'd remained at my desk or if I'd left the briefcase behind or if I had rushed into the doctor's office.
Nothing earth-shaking, of course, but simply the old formula of a change of environment + materials at hand + no interruptions + enough time not to fill rushed. I'd say that another key item within the materials was a "Dingbats" notebook I carry around so I can preserve ideas. It contained some notes that were very helpful.
Hmm.
I will be trying that again on a few other vexing projects.
A Humorous Poke at Our Times (Our Completely Whacked-Out Times)
Kurt Harden at Cultural Offering is offering an apology
I didn't know he was interested in high office.
Future high school reunions may adopt a ritual called The Burning of the Yearbooks.
Tuesday, October 02, 2018
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)