Tversky, Trump, and Unintended Consequences
Bad things can happen when people see no upside. The 2016 election has produced a president-elect who is…unorthodox. Donald Trump’s election, however, is quite possibly the result of one of […]
Entries by Geoff Wilson
Top WGP Blog Posts of 2016
WGP’s most popular posts in 2016, and a few strong late entrants. 2016 has been another fun year on this blog. The blog itself is nearing 200 posts since […]
Why You Need A Little Intransigence
An effective organization has a little intransigence. The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore […]
Bang The Drum
Honor the task by bringing what you have to the table. It’s Christmas. This season comes with so many rending contradictions. They include greed and generosity, faith and commercialism, […]
Finding Value in Your Vision
Your vision for your career and your company should start with an articulation of the value you provide. Does your vision articulate value? It ought to. Often, in the middle […]
The Asymmetry of Action
Seeking massive upside can lead you to inaction. Watch out for “asymmetry driven inaction” in your strategic plans. Sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs to find a […]
How To Win The Bad Times
Winning in bad times starts during the good times. It doesn’t take a much of a pessimist to suspect that the U.S. economy might be in for a reset […]
Ooh, That Smell!
Do you know what your organization smells like? Alright, so I’m a biology major from wayback…and sometimes biological reality meshes with organizational reality far too easily. It’s the tail […]
Selfish Selflessness
Hard-nosed pride makes it all possible. It’s Thanksgiving weekend, so how about a post on football? I was an offensive lineman. That fact has left physical and mental imprints on […]
Mongolian Beef and the Moment of Truth
We all face moments of truth. What do yours reveal about you? This past Friday evening–at the end of what was a fantastic week–I decided to drop in on […]
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