by Margaret Anderson | Feb 29, 2012 | Blog
I hope you have all enjoyed your February resolution by a practicing a relaxation exercise at least once a day. For March, we build on the calm and confidence boosting effects of relaxation by adding a practice of gratitude. At least once a day, preferably early in...
by Margaret Anderson | Feb 22, 2012 | Blog
Back in hunter-gatherer days, our brains evolved what scientists call a “negativity bias.” We are wired to be on the lookout for threats. This wiring can work against us when we are seeking consensus. The good news is that we can change this wiring to serve us better...
by Margaret Anderson | Feb 15, 2012 | Blog
You have an important conversation at work, and that evening, you think of the “perfect” thing you could have said, but didn’t. We’ve all experienced those “Why didn’t I say this” and “Why did I say that” moments many times. Those of us with...
by Margaret Anderson | Feb 8, 2012 | Blog, DADA
Years ago, many of us read about experiments in which research volunteers complied with with the instructions of a lab-coded, clipboard-toting researcher to deliver increasing electrical shocks to a “test subject” whenever that subject answered a question incorrectly....
by Margaret Anderson | Jan 31, 2012 | Blog
A daily relaxation exercise promotes successful consensus building, and offers many bonuses for your mental, emotional and physical health. You can do this exercise in just a few minutes, and this small investment in time can pay off in greater productivity and...
by Margaret Anderson | Jan 25, 2012 | Blog, DADA
In the first post in this series, we looked at the ways that marketers, ideologues, and other “compliance professionals” can manipulate people with the rule of reciprocity. This rule, hardwired into our brains, urges us to accept any gift or favor another person may...
