Karen Lynch reviews two books by the same author on the application of behavioral economics: one for anyone serving customers; the other for anyone managing a team or with a staff. Lynch gives both books a “must read” for qualitative researchers. […]
Mira Lares reviews this book which presents the importance of data-backed strategies in building better lives. Addressing everything from parenting to financial success, the author illustrates how big data can guide choices that help us become happier and avoid common misconceptions on the way to building our ideal life. An uplifting and inspiring summer read. […]
Susan Fader reviews Between Us, a book from Batja Mesquita (a pioneer of cultural psychology), which dissects the way culture shapes our emotional world. Using MINE and OURS models of emotion, the author effectively challenges the belief that emotional cues, socially accepted reactions, and empathy are universal across societies. A must-read for researchers seeking to understand the cultural perspectives surrounding our work. […]
From street gang initiations to holiday celebrations, to the mating displays of birds and the mourning behavior of elephants, rituals take infinite forms but share fascinating commonalities. […]
Book reviewer Julie Kurd shares why this book will cause you to reflect on the artist and the soldier inside yourself, your organization, and your industry. Can you think beyond efficiency and effectiveness and structure your life, your team, and your industry for creativity as well? […]
Book Reviewer James Roloff shares how Learning to Build provides an accessible and straightforward framework for innovation, inspired by the principles of quality management. Author Bob Moesta is an innovation consultant, and a co-creator of the Jobs to Be Done methodology. […]
The world’s population is getting older, but businesses struggle to address this consequential shift. Two new books, Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live, and Stage (Not Age): How to Understand and Serve People Over 60, explore the many negative ageist perceptions and self-perceptions that constrain business opportunities within the aging population. […]
Contrary to what the title may suggest to qualitative researchers hungry for discussion guide ideas, this book isn’t about crafting a discussion guide. Instead it presents a well-rounded examination of the many reasons companies struggle to innovate (or even talk to customers, much less get useful insights if they do). By understanding more about our clients’ struggles, we can become more effective changemakers in advocating for research. […]
A quick read with easy-to-adopt concepts and excellent examples that help readers think about how to frame numbers so they carry more weight for their audiences. […]
Did you know that silence is not actually an absence of sound, but an absence of noise confounding the “signal” or focus point? Zorn and Marz’s new book helps us think about silence and its broader context. […]
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