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Behavioral Psychology Quotes

“. . . the sole aim of Okinawa Karate is to teach A person to handle violence and violent individuals; whether it is tactile, mental or spiritual”

“Much of human behavior can be explained by watching the wild beasts around us. They are constantly teaching us things about ourselves and the way of the universe, but most people are too blind to watch and listen.”

“Embedding Vital Behaviors into an organization’s DNA is both a science and an art.”

“The important thing to remember is that Vital Behaviors are dynamic, not static. They will change as people ask for more clarity and as conditions change.”

“The behaviors must connect at an emotional level for people. They must be personally rewarding, not just for the organization.”

“Lasting habits can only be created when a person’s internal and external environments are aligned.”

“Our ultimate promise brings surprisingly good news: achieving organizational behavior change is easier than achieving individual behavior change.”

“External environment is more important than internal, personal motivation— because if you change your environment, behavior change will follow, and so will a change in your thoughts and beliefs.”

“People need to know that leaders are doing everything possible to remove barriers that hamper their doing the “right” things.”

“Vital Behaviors can be relatively straightforward (like safety procedures) or extremely complex (like decision-making). They can be identified at any level of an organization.”

“There are 3 Pillars that every employee needs to succeed: (1) clear expectations, (2) actionable feedback, and (3) barrier removal.”

“Rather than blaming people for their poor habits, Behavior Analysis focuses on altering the environment to help them succeed.”

“Consistent behavior can be like a turbo boost for your organization, and it won’t cost you anything extra. In contrast, inconsistent behavior can be a major stumbling block if you underestimate its importance in achieving effective execution.”

“Vital Behaviors reflect an organization’s brand, policies, procedures, work processes, terms, and tools.”

“Make sure you consider how performance improvement in one area might have a positive or negative ripple effect on the rest of the organization.”

“Instead of blaming individuals for their poor habits, Behavior Analysis focuses on understanding observable behaviors and how the environment can be adjusted to support desired changes.”

“When children earn stickers or candies by working as a team, they withhold their goodies from children who didn't help but share with children who did. This might not seem very friendly—it might even seem like behavior you should correct: sharing is caring after all—but from an evolutionary standpoint, it's mission critical.”

“Although we suffer from many of our ancestors' bad habits, they also evolved a motivational system that continues to reward us when we get it right. This is happiness.”

“The contents of our mind are a product of our genes, our environment, and our personal choice. Our genes nudge us in certain directions—sometimes this nudge might more aptly be described as a shove—but we make the decisions that determine the trajectory of our lives.”