Removing Obstacles

Removing Obstacles

Many of us have found ourselves in situations with others wondering “How can I get them to do it?”. What if we instead asked “How can I make things easier for them?” That is the concept of removing obstacles outlined by Daniel Kahneman, in an interview on the...
A scientist walks into an improv class

A scientist walks into an improv class

How many times have we been given the advice or told ourselves that we just need to “go with it”. How often do we actually put that into practice? Until… I walked into an improv class It was my first improv experience. I decided to try a class based on the...
Baking, unanticipated events, and shifting mindsets

Baking, unanticipated events, and shifting mindsets

Photo: handletheheat.com/ultimate-muffins I find baking a very creative activity with a lot of upside. The reward/effort ratio is high, I get to channel my inner pastry chef, and often encounter a useful lesson. A recent experience reminded me of the mindset required...
Alliance Entropy

Alliance Entropy

Coordination between alliance partners is essential for turning research and development efforts into valuable assets for both parties. While that may seem obvious, it often does not receive sufficient focus and effort when structuring collaborations.  Coordination...

Potential

I have been hearing the word potential a lot lately in all sorts of contexts. “She has great potential” “They have the potential to be the greatest team in the sport” “The company has the potential to be an industry leader” “Unlocking human potential” “They thought of...