On the next-in-line effect

I can't remember when I first learned about this phenomenon, but I do remember having the dumb thought: I don't fall for this. But whenever the opportunity for it next came up—going around the table introducing ourselves—I discovered that the name of the person who'd gone just before me was—well, exactly. I had no idea. … Continue reading On the next-in-line effect →

When was the last time you admitted you were wrong about something?

As someone who leads way too many meetings for work, I'm always on the look-out for good icebreaker questions. This one popped into my head the other day: When was the last time you were wrong about something? Too hard, of course, for a casual icebreaker. And—potentially—with answers a little too revealing for the workplace... … Continue reading When was the last time you admitted you were wrong about something? →