Comments on: How To Seem Smarter

By: Lewis Green

Lewis Green — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:03:31 +0000

With this kind of thinking, is it any wonder that our most pervasive product is mediocrity. Work for a company (or a politician) who hires only those who think alike, and nothing great can ever come of it.

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:52:44 +0000

David,
Thanks for the reminder. Excellent link. THanks.

By: Gary Bourgeault (managersrealm.com)

Gary Bourgeault (managersrealm.com) — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 05:38:49 +0000

It seems that another part of that “smart” concept is in simply being interested and attentive to what people are saying when they are communicating with you. There is always a positive reaction when people know sincerely are interested in what they say and agree with a number of their points.

By: david foster

david foster — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 23:51:19 +0000

Here's the actual link for "The Smart-Talk Trap" http://photoncourier.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_photoncourier_archive.html#112214675699901548

By: laurence haughton

laurence haughton — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 20:26:18 +0000

So well put. (”If you think that disagreeing and offering excellent reasons… will change anyone’s mind, you might be new on this planet.”) Just look at the political blogs, Sunday talking heads, and especially the best selling political books. What sells is “she/he thinks exactly like me but even more so.” Confirming evidence, flattery, exotic nonsense, and (esp) why others are the blame for any shortfalls… it all works well. BTW part of the antidote can found by scanning David Foster’s blog posts.

By: pamtrend

pamtrend — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 18:04:05 +0000

i totally agree with you.

By: david foster

david foster — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:01:08 +0000

A rather different view: The Smart-Talk Trap