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An Approach to Rational Conversation in Divisive Times
Research in neuroscience and behavioral economics tells us that it is very difficult–if not impossible–to change someone’s mind, once they have…
Jul 9 • 
B. Kim Barnes

June 2025

Artificial Writing
Reframing as an Influence Tool
Jun 12 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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May 2025

The Problem With Praise
And what to do instead - at least sometimes!
May 6 • 
B. Kim Barnes
1

April 2025

Bad, Wrong, or Stupid:
How Not to Influence
Apr 14 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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March 2025

The Future of Work: How Does Work Shape Our Lives and What Will We Do Without It?
This has long been a question that people considering retirement reflect on.
Mar 3 • 
B. Kim Barnes

November 2024

When Either-or is Neither-nor
And what to do then...
Nov 7, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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September 2024

Constructive Debate
An Approach to Building Better Ideas
Sep 3, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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July 2024

When Persuasion isn't Persuasive
And what to do instead...
Jul 8, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes

June 2024

What You Love Can Be What You Write
Create unusual and inspiring connections
Jun 3, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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May 2024

The Ethics of Influence
Doing Well by Doing Good
May 22, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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April 2024

When Influence Fails
As it will...
Apr 18, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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Constructive Debate
An Approach to Building Better Ideas
Apr 8, 2024 • 
B. Kim Barnes
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