The Sorting Hat has a lot to answer for
What Harry Potter can teach us about teams, conformity, competition... and why the real villain might not be Voldemort. (Gasp!)
The Collective Edge
The Collective Edge is a community for curious people to learn how the science of groups and organizations can help us live and work better together. And have a little fun along the way.
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Stop thinking like a lone wolf—and start building a better pack.
Dramatically howling at the moon solo... because "I can do it myself" isn't working.
The most overlooked leadership tool? A relaunch.
A practical framework for giving existing teams a genuine fresh start
The Collective Edge -- Live and on Tour (today!)
A belated note on where in the world you can find me
The Paradox of Groups with Colin M. Fisher and Wendy K. Smith
A recording from Colin M. Fisher's live video
Cross-over Episode Correction!
Corrections, reminders, and bonuses for paid subscribers
How the Seahawks Won the Super Bowl by Sharing Leadership
The Science Behind My Favorite Team's Unlikely Championship
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How to Foster Civil Discourse in the Classroom
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