The Happiness Hypothesis
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If you haven’t read “The Happiness Hypothesis” by Jonathan Haidt then do it! It is one of the most profound and interesting... Read More
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Recognize this? I found this quote by Charlton Ogburn in his book “Merril’s Marauders”, Harpers Magazine, January 1957. “Merril’s Marauders” is a... Read More
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No doubt, a management position can teach you a great deal about yourself, but I wouldn’t recommend it as an alternative to... Read More
Job interviews can be nightmares
Years ago I was applying for a job I really wanted. I had gone through all the tests and interviews with consultants,... Read More
Motivation without compassion is destructive. Motivation with compassion can change the world.
Ultimately we are all responsible for our own destiny. That doesn’t mean that we aren’t allowed to give or accept help. We... Read More
Penny wise and dollar foolish…
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SAS has taken giant steps in cutting costs. They have replaced real people with “do-it-yourself” machines. You would think that they could... Read More
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For my Swedish speaking friends you can now have a look at lots of video clips from one of my lectures which... Read More
Democracy is a terrible system. The only thing worse than people trying to lead themselves is letting somebody else do it!
I am sitting in the shade under one of the apple trees in my garden reading one of Sweden’s daily newspapers. The... Read More
The Challenge of Or!
I am riding on the train on the way home from a very interesting speaking engagement at a management conference for a... Read More
Efficiency and productivity in business has always been about getting the most bang for the buck from the resources we pay for... Read More