Articles

Integrity and the Games of Life
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
A look at the anatomy of games we all play and a suggestion that we may want to look more deeply at the ones we choose. (2 pages)

Integrity-The Vital Factor
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
In today's culture of pressure to perform, look good, and be politically correct, Integrity's meaning and importance has largely been confused or lost. The cost is much greater than most of us realize. This article attempts to add clarity to the meaning of Integrity, its importance, and its impact. (14 pages)

From Blame to Responsibility -The Key to Power and Empowerment
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Blaming others is a denial of one's own impact and a denial of responsibility. It is a disempowering action. However, it also offers a potentially invaluable clue to what and how one can be even more responsible and empowered. (5 pages)

From Discussion to Dialogue-Moving Toward Greater Understanding
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Much of today's "communication" has little to do with the intention to expand understanding. Rather, too often it revolves around gimmicks, techniques, and manipulations to "persuade" another of one's own viewpoint. Moving toward dialogue is a way to refocus communication that leads to greater real understanding. (2 pages)

Marketing and Negotiating in the People's Republic of China
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Although written in the mid-1980s, the fundamentals outlined in this article are still very relevant today and for the foreseeable future. (11 pages)

Emotional Maturity is a Conscious Choice
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Age, social position, marriage, financial success or "experience" does not make one emotionally mature. Individuals who have not consciously chosen emotional maturity remain children or adolescents in older bodies pretending to be something they are not. (2 pages)

Lessening Repressed Communication
by Edward E. Morler, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Real communication sets the foundation upon which everything else is built. Repressed communication is the bain of all organizations. It is the cause of the "silo effect"-very little, if any, real communication between individuals and groups within the organization. To the degree present, repressed communication will stifle team cooperation, co-creativity, responsiveness, innovation, real productivity, morale, and profitability. It will, in fact, foster their opposites. A corrective program is suggested. (3 pages)

 

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