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an agreement that has been forged through the concessions of one’s opponent is quite satisfying.
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini PhD
There is an interesting dilemma here for academic research – if the standards of evidence are too high, then little may be learnt, but if they are too low, what we learn (or think we learn) may not be reliable. __The world of policy-making and public action, however, is different from that of academic research. In that universe, we have good reason to make constructive use of experience. Indeed, without it, we would be deprived of rich sources of insight and forced to take decisions based on very limited knowledge.__
Sense and Solidarity
Jean Drèze
Competent people, after all, are potential (and potentially competent) rivals. The three most important characteristics of a coalition are: (1) Loyalty; (2) Loyalty; (3) Loyalty. Successful leaders surround themselves with trusted friends and family, and rid themselves of any ambitious supporters. Carly Fiorina had a hard time achieving that objective and as a result she failed to last long.
The Dictator's Handbook
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith
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