Happy vs. Meaningful: Which Life Do You Want?

Happy vs. Meaningful: Which Life Do You Want?

Do you want to lead a happy life or a meaningful life? Why not both? Sometimes, happiness and meaningfulness are at odds.Roy Baumeister (author of WillPower), Kathleen Vohs, Jennifer Aaker (author of The Dragonfly Effect), and Emily Garbinsky teamed up to bring us Some Key Differences between a Happy Life and a Meaningful Life.

By May 13, 2013 7 Comments Read More →
The Power of The Learner First Approach to Change the Education System for Everyone

The Power of The Learner First Approach to Change the Education System for Everyone

This is a very special guest post by Joanne McEachen of The Learner First, and author of 8 Must-Ask Questions to Get the Best Education for YOUR child – and How to Evaluate the Answers. This is also a special opportunity to potentially replicate some of the outstanding results that Joanne produced for more than 400 schools in New Zealand.

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Incremental Changes or Disruptive Innovation?

Incremental Changes or Disruptive Innovation?

Should you focus on incremental changes or disruptive innovation? If you simply keep making small, incremental improvements, can you survive or thrive in the market? According to Luke Williams, you can’t. In the book, Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business, Luke Williarms argues that to survive and thrive in the market, you need to BE the disruptive change and be the only one who does what you do.

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What Does Game Design Teach Us About Fun?

What Does Game Design Teach Us About Fun?

Here are the elements of fun according to Professor Kevin Werbach. Professor Kevin Werbach teaches gamification. He knows a lot about how to bring the use of game elements and game techniques to non-game contexts.

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How Do Great Scientists, Creative Thinkers, and Problem Solvers Solve Hard Problems?

How Do Great Scientists, Creative Thinkers, and Problem Solvers Solve Hard Problems?

In The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking, Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird explain how smart people solve hard problems.

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