No democracy

Within organizations, groups, teams, and households, there are an infinite number of decisions made. The problem is that we need to make the decision fast and whether or not we need to include everyone in the discussion and gain consensus before making the decision....

Windows and mirrors

Looking out the window, we set our eyes upon something or someone else. It is vastly different from the singular view when gazing into a mirror. When challenges prevail, or there is discord, many will favor the window while they readily stare into the mirror with...

It’s not easy

What is easy that’s also fulfilling? The documentary of Tony Hawk demonstrates how when he started skateboarding, nothing was that easy, and what became easy later was hard, to begin with. However, as he mastered skills, they became easier; he could move on to the...

Return policy

We freely purchase goods with the knowledge that we can return them within a given period if it does not meet our expectations. It gives us some confidence but is inevitably a mechanism for the seller to entice one to purchase with greater ease. This differs from ‘the...

Context and manipulation

In any entire discussion, there are many elements, and within the dialog, ambiguity may exist and be subject to interpretation. Where uncertainty arises, assumptions are the death knell of productivity. Context is essential when seeking proper perspective; where it’s...