Tag: anthropology

Leadership

Games People Play

French Anthropologist Roger Caillois categorized games into four classes—Agon (competition), Alea (chance), Ilinx (consciousness altering), and Mimicry (alternate reality)—that, according to the content’s author, are instrumental for leaders to create intentional, memorable experiences. The application of these games in leadership aims to encourage desired behaviors, mark special moments, foster deep connections, and engender a competitive spirit, ultimately differentiating exceptional leaders who intentionally design these engaging experiences.

Innovation, Podcast

PBTO40: Transforming Observation into Innovation with Andrea Simon

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/pushingbeyondtheobvious/40_PBTO40__Transforming_Observation_into_Innovation_with_Andrea_Simon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Email | RSS Who is on the Show: In this episode, we are hosting Dr. Andrea Simon. She is the principal and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC) and the author of the upcoming book “On the Brink”. Why is she on the show: She is a corporate anthropologist and helps organizations, large and small, drive change by helping them rethink their strategy, customers and the culture in your own organisation. She has won numerous Addy and Aster awards for her marketing and advertising campaigns. She is a well-published author with articles in Forbes,Business Week and […]