Archive for May, 2012

The Pursuit of Human Potential – Shifting Up to Self-Expression Values

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We are undergoing a shift in values. This is not just a U.S.-based phenomena. It is a global phenomena. And, one with significant implications for business. The key premise of this post is that the majority of businesses will need to shift from a “self-enhancement” value orientation to a “self-expression” value orientation. Self-enhancement values orient [...]

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The Pursuit of Human Potential — Not All Goals Are Created Equal

The Pursuit of Human Potential — Not All Goals Are Created Equal

We continue to explore the idea of organizations as a platform forpursuing human potential. This post is focused on goals. From a scientific perspective, we can understand goal pursuit as three discreet mental processes: 1.) Goal representation – people think about, picture, and create a clear notion of what the goal is and then hold [...]

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