Essays

Reflections on narrative psychology, decision making, and the strategic tensions shaping brands today.

Decisions & Behavior (2)

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Review: “The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain” by Annie Murphy Paul

Annie Murphy Paul’s book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain challenges the traditional view that intelligence and thinking...

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Non-users Won’t Help You. Study Almost-Users Instead.

Whether to interview non-users is one of the most controversial questions in market research. Is it better to understand a hardcore user’s...

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3 Ways to Apply Psychology to Your Brand Right Now

You want to apply psychology to your brand. You think having a more emotional brand is probably the way to go. But let’s be honest, the psychology of...

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The mind altering power of analogies. A review of Shortcut by John Pollack

When I picked up Shortcut by John Pollack, it became immediately evident I would not be able to put it down. This book is a wonderful exploration of...

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Brand Relationship: Why emotions aren’t enough in brand building.

Over the past two decades, emotions have risen in prominence within marketing. No longer was it enough to prioritize features, run promotions or come...

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Book Review: Hooked by Nir Eyal

If there’s anything you should know about Nir Eyal, it’s that he has an adorable family. I know because his family is involved in the Habit Summit he...

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Book Review: Redirect by Timothy D. Wilson

I let Redirect by Timothy D. Wilson sit on my shelf for a long time. I acquired it with other behavioral economics and behavior design books such as...

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