by Rick Baker
On Oct 17, 2013
Human Beings are driven to make sense of things.
There's an argument to be made we are slow learners. Compared to other creatures we are very helpless for a long period of infancy. It takes us about a year to stand on our two feet. That's just one example of our slow learning. For other creatures, walking comes much easier and quicker. Yet, people learn to walk the slow & hard way.
Why is this?
Perhaps, it only makes sense if we accept the fact the human brain is preoccupied from the start by a much larger project than actions like walking.
At birth, the human brain is busy doing two things:
1. Making sense of self – things like: What's the best way to fill this aching stomach? How do these arm-things work? Etc.
2. Making sense of what's out there - Who's that making those soothing noises? What's that thing moving toward me? Etc.
Perhaps, other creatures have little need to understand these things?
Perhaps, other creatures are not driven to make sense of things?
Regardless, people are driven to make sense of things. At least, most people are. Most people spend an entire lifetime doing just that. All leaders do just that.
by Rick Baker
On Oct 17, 2013
Thought Tweet #849 If your business has some fragile pieces, replace those pieces with robust pieces...then add some anti-fragile pieces.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Thinking About Taleb's book - 'Antifragility'.
Thinking about the benefits of practical risk management.
by Rick Baker
On Oct 16, 2013
Thought Tweet #848 If you don't prove you can change then people you want to change likely (A) will change or (B) won’t change.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
So many people set the change-bar high for others while setting it low for themselves.
When others do not change they are surprised.
Perhaps they do not believe in lead by example.