emotion

Don’t Let Work Relationships Become Emotional Minefields

The extent to which someone perceives he or she has a supportive relationship with a manager is one of 12 factors that lead to intentions to perform at a higher level. If some of your reporting relationships aren’t what they should be, here's a roadmap to creating the type of working relationships that meet the needs of employees, leaders, and the organization as a whole.READ»

Know When To Take a Break: Maintaining Composure Through Postponement

Last Friday, while on a weekly conference call, an issue generated enough heat to make one of the participants angry enough to leave the meeting. The meeting then proceeded without him (BTW: unless you are the boss, remember things ...READ»

Meet Elfoid, the Smartphone Pocket Robot

Smartphones are getting smarter, and telepresence robots are hitting the mainstream--create a mashup and you get Elfoid, a "phone" that can also share emotions via a mini-me bot you keep in your pocket. READ»

Why Emotion, Not Knowledge, Is the Catalyst for Change

Forget dry statistics, say Dan Heath and Chip Heath. Real change comes from real feelings.READ»

New Models for Engaging Consumers: A Report from Opportunity Green

Shifting the consumer paradigm to sustainable products, processes, and experiences has to begin with a fundamental shift in the way we think, the way we do business, and the way we all live our lives.READ»

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Virtuality Jacket Adds Emotional Vibes To Your Movie Experience

Ah virtual reality--it never seems to go out of fashion. And now electronics giant Philips weighs in with its prototype "enhanced reality" clothing--a jacket jam-packed with haptic feedback devices that's designed to ...READ»