Behavior

The Economy: Don't Hit the Reset Button

BY Dov Seidman | 05-24-2010 | 3:50 PM | ETHONOMICS

Let's not call our wobbly progress from the brink of a global financial meltdown a "recovery." Why? Because we are doomed by our collective mindset to plunge into more financial crises as soon as we recover, says author and CEO Dov Seidman. The problem is we continue to function according to a 20th-century operating system whose catastrophic bugs have been exposed as critical flaws. READ MORE›

The Relationship P’s

BY Julie Farha | 05-02-2010 | 2:41 PM | WORK/LIFE

Healthy, sustainable relationships take work. It’s important to be in a constant state of awareness of your thoughts, feelings, actions and “stuff” and how these things impact you and your partner. That is the “work” in a relationship. The relationship ultimately requires a strong foundation. Without this, there can be much more struggle than happiness. There are three P’s that each person need to have in common for a relationship to be on compatible, solid ground. Principles, Priorities, Preferences.READ MORE›

Inspirational Shame in the Era of Behavior

BY Dov Seidman | 04-19-2010 | 2:35 PM | ETHONOMICS

We have entered a time when how we do things is essential to our ability to succeed, says Dov Seidman. In this “Era of Behavior,” shame is a powerful social and business force and a behavior rooted in sustainable values. Shaming can even be inspirational. How? Shame is a key element of self governance and an example of a self-correcting force in a self-governing culture.READ MORE›

The Mirror in Front of Us

BY Julie Farha | 03-25-2010 | 5:30 PM | WORK/LIFE

It is intense out there. This health care bill has caused quite a stir. There are important energies at play that need to be recognized. There won’t be any discussion about politics here, no taking sides, no support or opposition for the new bill or for either political party. This isn’t about the health care bill… it is solely about the energy of what is taking place and the mirror in front of us. We are stuck in polarity and it is destroying us.READ MORE›

Let Go… How?

BY Julie Farha | 03-11-2010 | 3:47 PM | WORK/LIFE

Work, families, responsibilities, relationships, fun and recreation. Changes, losing jobs, homes and loved ones. Health challenges, financial ups and downs. The stuff of life. Life is full of more “stuff” these days and less “life”. Do you feel like you’re going at mock 5 with your hair on fire? Are you feeling heavily burdened by changes and challenges? Perhaps things are going well and you’re just very busy. Have you been pushing hard to make thingREAD MORE›

What Can I Do?

BY Julie Farha | 02-22-2010 | 3:50 PM | WORK/LIFE

We don't need to be reminded of what's going on out there. We are all very aware of the current turmoil. These are different times and we are creating a different earth. To create this new earth we need to do things differently. And it all starts with YOU. You hold the power. Yes, you. Each and every one of you.READ MORE›

Don't Go There!

BY Julie Farha | 02-22-2010 | 3:46 PM | WORK/LIFE

There is so much fear and negativity flying around these days. Fear about the yo-yo-ing stock market, the housing/credit situation, the potential of a recession, the possibility of lay offs, etc. The fear is everywhere. You can’t turn on the television, read the paper or internet without hearing doom and gloom. If you have any contact with the outside world, you are bombarded with fear. Even if you’re not participating in such conversations, it’s difficult to escape it. From the way it sounds, no one anywhere has any money any more and the world is going to end. It overwhelms the senses and it’s everywhere! It can make the most positive person negative.READ MORE›

Come Together, People!

BY Julie Farha | 02-22-2010 | 3:38 PM | WORK/LIFE

There’s so much fear and negativity these days, mixed with a renewed sense of hope. Emotions are heightened; stress is at its maximum. I have two solutions: 1. Come together. 2. Have some fun!READ MORE›

It IS All About You

BY Julie Farha | 02-22-2010 | 3:28 PM | WORK/LIFE

Isn’t that great news? It IS all about you! It’s all about who you are and what you know. Everything you need to know is inside of you. Socrates says “true insight comes from within”. When you know more of who you truly are, you have all the answers. READ MORE›

The Power of You

BY Julie Farha | 02-22-2010 | 2:58 PM | WORK/LIFE

The human spirit is amazing and we are witnessing it everywhere these days. People taking charge and creating change in their lives, their countries and their worlds. This is how change occurs for nothing changes until you do.READ MORE›

Finding The One

BY Julie Farha | 02-22-2010 | 2:53 PM | WORK/LIFE

Relationships are a big part of our lives. It is a wonderful way to experience and express love. We spend a great deal of time and energy on finding the “one”, keeping the “one”, wondering if it is the “one”, deciding what to do with it if it isn’t the “one or constantly proving to ourselves that the one we found is the “one”. READ MORE›

Our Relationship Stuff

BY Julie Farha | 02-11-2010 | 6:06 PM | WORK/LIFE

We all have our stuff… our issues to be recognized, wounds to heal, negative patterns to end. Every relationship experience and every experience in a relationship is an opportunity to discover something about yourself by recognizing unhealthy patterns, healing wounds, and identifying what it is you want and don’t want in your relationships.READ MORE›

Understanding Relationships

BY Julie Farha | 02-11-2010 | 4:59 PM | WORK/LIFE

Conflicts, challenges and misunderstandings are common bumps in relationships. Understanding relationships means understanding in your relationships. Find understanding in each situation to keep things smooth and learn compassion.READ MORE›

Philosophy Is Back in Business

BY Dov Seidman | 01-20-2010 | 4:33 PM | ETHONOMICS

The financial and climate crises, global consumption habits, and other 21st-century challenges call for a "killer app." I think I've found it: philosophy. Philosophy can help us address the (literally) existential challenges the world currently confronts, but only if we take it off the back burner and apply it as a burning platform in business, says Dov Seidman. READ MORE›

Nonsense At Work

BY James McIntosh | 01-04-2010 | 7:42 AM | MANAGEMENT

Resolve to behave badly (again):Are you feeling better yet or are does your head still hurt from behaving badly? I do hope you behaved badly. It’s so much easier to make resolutions stick if you start off from a low ...READ MORE›

Why Values Trump Rules and Regulation

BY Dov Seidman | 11-09-2009 | 3:59 PM | ETHONOMICS

Everywhere I travel, I hear the same refrains: "We need more regulation," or on the flip side, "If we hadn't deregulated, we wouldn't be in this financial mess." More regulation could be a very good thing, but we shouldn’t rush to regulation without asking whether it’s a list of prohibitive rules or something deeper, something that inspires consistent and right behavior, says LRN CEO Dov Seidman.READ MORE›

Sustainability: It's Not About Light Bulbs

BY Dov Seidman | 10-01-2009 | 3:05 PM | ETHONOMICS

To many people, sustainability means solar panels, wind turbines and LEED-certified buildings. But sustainability is more than just going green or being green. It's a way of thinking about business — a mode of leadership and behavior that aims to create lasting value as opposed to piling up short-term transactional wins, says Dov Seidman. READ MORE›

Why I Don't Want the Recession to End Yet

BY Dov Seidman | 07-22-2009 | 2:56 PM | ETHONOMICS

As a CEO, I'm eager to put the recession to rest, says Dov Seidman. At the same time, how could we not take this opportunity to ask fundamental questions? Now that there are signs of recovery, there's a part of me — and I'm reluctant to admit this — that doesn't want things to get too good too fast. We could use more time to understand what went wrong with our economy.READ MORE›

Indonesia Tries Honesty Policy to Rebuild Trust

BY Dov Seidman | 07-17-2009 | 3:37 PM | ETHONOMICS

Years ago, I heard about an unusual doughnut vendor who asked people to pay what they owed, and make change for themselves, says Dov Seidman. The practice told his customers that he trusted them to be honest. Indonesia’s cashier-free “honesty cafes” do the same thing. The best way to rebuild trust is to extend trust to others.READ MORE›

A Call for Reconnecting With Values

BY Dov Seidman | 07-13-2009 | 1:54 PM | ETHONOMICS

Like many of you, I have followed the recent headlines related to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a “return to ethics in the global economy.” I was meaningfully struck by his desire to see business reconnect with values in these troubled times.READ MORE›