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How good is the enemy of great
Mario Peshev
February 06, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
Good vs. Great
Management expert, Jim Collins, on why some businesses make the leap to great (and others don’t).
"Good is the enemy of great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great. We don't have great schools, principally because we have good schools.
We don't have great government, principally because we have good government. Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is just so easy to settle for a good life."
Source: Good to Great
Motivation Beyond Money
Israeli-American professor, Dan Ariely, on the power of social norms.
"Money, as it turns out, is very often the most expensive way to motivate people. Social norms are not only cheaper, but often more effective as well."
Source: Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Rethinking Communication
Communications expert, Chip Heath, on how to approach interactions.
"To make our communications more effective, we need to shift our thinking from 'What information do I need to convey?' to 'What questions do I want my audience to ask?"
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Have a productive week ahead,
The Smarter Brain Team
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