Putting what you “see” in perspective Some cognitive biases can pull the wool over our eyes like a skilled magician, convincing us certainContinue reading “Hocus Focus”
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Category: Cognitive Biases
Self-Perception is Contagious
It’s easier to belong when we aren’t looking for ways that we don’t. Margarita Diaz There is an often-asked question out there thatContinue reading “Self-Perception is Contagious”
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From Cognitive Dissonance to Cognitive Diversity
We are obsessed with the new and the familiar, all at the same time. Margarita Diaz Who doesn’t love a new twist onContinue reading “From Cognitive Dissonance to Cognitive Diversity”
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5 Cognitive Biases
Want to avoid a communication impasse so you don’t walk away merely “agreeing to disagree” . . . or just angry? No guarantees,Continue reading “5 Cognitive Biases”
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Knowledge and Understanding
Anyone can google a concept. The trick is learning to apply it correctly. Diverse in the City® In one of my favorite SeinfeldContinue reading “Knowledge and Understanding”
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Critical Thinking
It’s always the right time to think for ourselves. Margarita Diaz Creative thinking, analytical thinking and critical thinking are different types of thinkingContinue reading “Critical Thinking”
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Second Grader Wisdom
“I need a minute to sort out my brain.” My Second Grader When a second grader speaks the kind of truth we canContinue reading “Second Grader Wisdom”
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The Family Parrot
“So live that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.” Will Rogers How much of what reallyContinue reading “The Family Parrot”
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Seeing the Light
We don’t see the light by being beaten over the head with the lamp. Diverse in the City™️ When we seek to enlightenContinue reading “Seeing the Light”
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In the Spotlight
We don’t shine a spotlight on a star. Diverse in the City™️ We think everyone is noticing us so we don’t need toContinue reading “In the Spotlight”
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Hearing Crickets?
Hearing crickets is not a clear answer. Diverse in the City™️ In the workplace, we have announced an action plan and asked forContinue reading “Hearing Crickets?”
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A Few Words on Biases
Implicit biases affect not just what we do and say, but also what we hear. Diverse in the City™️ Implicit or unconscious biasesContinue reading “A Few Words on Biases”
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“Culture Fit” or “Culture Add?”
Rather than choosing between “culture fit” and “culture add,” let’s choose the fit, that adds. Diverse in the City™️ “Fitting in” and “addingContinue reading ““Culture Fit” or “Culture Add?””
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