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Feeling Stuck? Try Brainstorming Terrible Ideas
Terrible ideas can help you identify hidden assumptions. When someone has a negative emotional reaction to an idea, you can explore the source of the emotion and discover more about someone’s mindset. Read more
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Stuck v. Unstuck
We’re worried about the loss of freedoms, rights, and democratic ideals. We are even more worried about losing our ability and willingness to solve big problems together. Read more
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Don’t Be Efficient
Last July I was hiking with my family in Southern California. At one point, the trail took us along the edge of a creek bed. Normally, the creek would be flowing but due to drought conditions, the creek had dwindled to a muddy trickle. As we continued down the trail, we came upon the trunk… Read more
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How to Apologize
Apologies are not about what you did. That’s what explanations are for. Apologies exist to repair damage and reduce harm. Read more
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This Instead of That; Sticking to Something New Requires Getting Unstuck
It’s goal-setting season. When calendars reset, we consider what we want to improve and then formalize our intention by creating goals or resolutions. We also know from experience that we often fall short of achieving our goals or making good on our resolutions. What we fail to appreciate when setting a goal is that the… Read more
