communication. community. cognition.
Career
A Moment of Venn inspired by Valeria Maltoni:
[tags]Ike Pigott, Occam’s RazR, Venn diagram, personal development[/tags]
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Venning an Election
about 1 year ago - 4 comments
This is a rare treat for me, as someone has taken the Venn concept and applied it to personal decision-making. Reader Brian Carpenter sent this in for thought and consideration. He does not claim it to be complete or universal, but found it an effective tool for rating those qualities voters would look for in
The Dream Job
about 2 years ago - 11 comments
When I was interviewing for my current job, I was asked why I wanted it. True, everyone loves getting a paycheck (and some even love being employed.) But my answer came back to the intersection of things I enjoyed. I actually traced the following diagram on my desk for the interview committee: These are three
Friendz
about 2 years ago - 2 comments
What does it mean to be a “friend?” If you’re young, and growing up online, the word can mean many different things. And there are other words that can cloud the issue: followers, acquaintances, allies, supporters… So think for yourself how you can categorize and differentiate the terms. I broke things down this way, but
The Sweet Spot of Influence
about 2 years ago - 1 comment
“Story” is the most powerful influencer, but only when it carries all three qualities of being Universal, Personal, and Simple.
Live Nude Girls
about 3 years ago - 2 comments
Simple writing is best, but there are times when you can simplify too far. “Live Nude Girls” is a classic example of a concept that can be boiled down no further. It’s also the best blog post title ever.
In the Red
about 3 years ago - 2 comments
Ordinarily, being “in the red” isn’t a great place to find oneself. I fully intend to inhabit that zone for the next few days: So, see everyone back here on Monday? If you missed it, here’s my explanation of why I like the Venn diagrams. Also, the preceding two posts (The Ants Go Marching and
PR and the Gray Zone
about 3 years ago - 21 comments
How do you preach influence and the triumph of the individual when it’s not the individual who is the enemy – it is the crowd!
Freedom
about 3 years ago - 1 comment
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of property…” – Adam Smith Freedom Life – Liberty – Property Rights Life alone = Indentured Servitude Liberty alone = Hermit Property alone = Brutish might Life + Liberty = Communism Life + Property = Serfdom Liberty + Property = Sociopathic Piracy Life, Liberty, and Property = FREEDOM I haven’t
Venn Disconnected
about 3 years ago - No comments
Someone posted a Venn diagram that hit temporary popularity on May 3rd. Link is on the thumbnail below: Somehow, I don’t think this rises to “Kathy Sierra” territory. She has a knack for using graphics to reveal truths in an engaging way.
about 2 years ago
Lately I feel like your posts are subtly telling me something, which is a good thing. Now I have to identify my path forward.
about 2 years ago
I’m getting there. It’s close. This picture is worth a thousand words.
about 2 years ago
@Susan – hey, if the shoe fits! Rest assured, I am not secretly spying on you. Anymore…
@Geoff – Thanks… If I can pack a thousand words into “seven words and three circles”, then I am truly living up to “making the complex simple through better communication”.
about 2 years ago
Interesting diagram.