The Psychology of Ebenezer-Style Transformations
Winter is for facing our discontent. With the dawn of a new year around the corner, we tend to look for ways to turn over a new leaf.
Alice G. Walton takes a looks at how change happens and how we can initiate it in our lives. Walton’s Forbes article is inspired by one of the world’s most iconic businessmen: Ebenezer Scrooge.
iB Perspective
As children, “A Christmas Carol” taught us that the holiday spirit is about practicing love and kindness. As grown-ups it can remind us that entrepreneurial spirit is about finding an opportunity to make a significant change when obsessing over the bottom line means hitting rock bottom.
Allowing himself to be haunted by past mistakes gave way to transforming Scrooge’s perspective on life and in effect, how he runs and leads his business.
Article by Alice G. Walton
“Scrooged! The Psychology of Ebenezer-Style Transformations” originally published on December 20, 2012 for Forbes.com