Best Lane Friesen Podcasts (2024)

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72. Introduction to Books 5, 6 and 7 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 7:11

17+ y ago7:11

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-In this episode: Book 5 integrates the static theory developed thus far with the theory developed independently by the psychologists Briggs and Myers, which for legal reasons we call MBNI. In this way, we add dynamics. We give causes for MBNI, and explain childhood d

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71. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 17 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 48:01

17+ y ago48:01

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-In this episode: History shows that Mercy strategy is very willing to pardon the errors of others. Behind a bubbly and vivacious personality is a character that is 'spiritually sensitive' and rooted strongly in sorrow -- it makes him an emissary of sensitivity.

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70. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 16 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 1:01:02

17+ y ago1:01:02

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-In this episode: We see in history that personal conviction allows long-range goals, as strategies in the mind link up to generate self-initiated action. Goals channel identification into freeing the oppressed; platform abilities mobilize public opinion; skills in me

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69. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 15 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 42:39

17+ y ago42:39

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-In this episode: History indicates that a 'closed up' or narcissistic Mercy strategy provokes opposition and must thus manipulate in order to maintain its influence. We look at multiple examples along an axis of manipulation versus respect, and notice in particular t

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68. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 14 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 39:35

17+ y ago39:35

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-In this episode: History indicates that Mercy strategy is strongly enhanced when there are personal convictions that rule over the emotions derived from personal values. We look at multiple examples along an axis of conviction versus etiquette.

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67. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 13 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 42:57

17+ y ago42:57

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-In this episode: History reveals that the Mercy who is willing to 'be himself' in an 'opened up' manner is unexcelled as a platform performer. He tends to see and identify with all of the many sides of a situation, and thus also makes a terrific mediator.

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66. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 12 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 42:31

17+ y ago42:31

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-In this episode: History indicates that Mercy parents find it hard to discipline a child. In contrast, they emphasize tradition and celebrate special occasions. An associative sense of humor tells stories and senses the humorous side of experience.

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65. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 11 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 35:26

17+ y ago35:26

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-In this episode: We see in history that Nature is a great healer of 'closed up' thought. It is eliminated by deferring a focus on self, and establishing a focus on others. Family relationships become a major source of joy.

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64. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 10 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 1:02:25

17+ y ago1:02:25

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-In this episode: History indicates that 'closed up' Mercy strategy, when confronted by opposition, leads to 'dark side thought' that tends to express itself in violence. Death and disease become objects of fear. This frame of mind is easily passed on to children.

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63. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 9 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 38:10

17+ y ago38:10

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-In this episode: History indicates that the Mercy is strongly tempted to 'close up' his emotional sensitivity, and live in some alternate reality. As part of this, he can be addicted to television. Food, sleep and drugs may become 'love substitutes.'

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62. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 8 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 46:09

17+ y ago46:09

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-In this episode: History shows that the Mercy often finds it hard to give orders to others. He fears failure, and can suffer severely from bouts of depression. If immediate need is not present, he may be lazy. Alternatively, under pressure, he can become a perfection

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61. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 7 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 56:06

17+ y ago56:06

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-In this episode: History indicates that Mercy strategy is at the foundation of the circuit for self-initiated action. The Mercy sees immediate need that results from an identification with those around him. In time, he can himself become an example to others.

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60. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 6 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 33:09

17+ y ago33:09

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-In this episode: We see historically that the Mercy is shy as a child, and then shy with the opposite sex as he grows older. He appreciates examples whom he can respect, and especially needs intimacy in a marriage relationship.

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59. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 5 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 30:09

17+ y ago30:09

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-In this episode: History shows that the Mercy is very sensitive to criticism, and may find it hard to defend himself against personal attack. He appreciates loyalty from those who will stick with him and defend him.

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58. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 4 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 46:49

17+ y ago46:49

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-In this episode: History shows that the Mercy is sensitive to the expectations of others - it suggests that this strategy is the mental foundation for an approval-based flavor of conscience. The Mercy is very aware of the social standing of others, and cares for the

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57. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 3 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 24:45

17+ y ago24:45

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-In this episode: We see in history that the Mercy emphasizes an experience-oriented learning style, and is sensitive to music. The fact that these aspects can both have strong religious overtones suggests once more that a section of the mind sensitive to the paranorm

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56. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 2 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 41:24

17+ y ago41:24

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-In this episode: History indicates that the Mercy communicates non-verbally, which suggests a foundation in right hemisphere thought. He hates insincerity and disharmony, and identifies with hurts of others - we will later suggest this again involves the mirror neuro

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55. Book 4: The Sparkling Mercy Part 1 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 43:07

17+ y ago43:07

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-In this episode: We see through historical examples that the Mercy is a person of feelings that alternate between poles of joy and sorrow. He thinks associatively and like to interact with others 'heart to heart' - we will link this later to mirror neurons in the bra

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54. Book 3: Compatibilities and Conflicts Part 6 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 51:41

17+ y ago51:41

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-In this episode: We close our discussion by discussing compatibilities and conflicts involving the Mercy and the Perceiver. We discuss mechanisms that generate conscience, and suggest that this conviction consists of two completely distinct flavors.

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53. Book 3: Compatibilities and Conflicts Part 5 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 51:33

17+ y ago51:33

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-In this episode: We discuss compatibilities and conflicts between the Facilitator and the Mercy, the Facilitator and the Perceiver, the Facilitator and the Server, and the Facilitator and the Teacher. Among other things, we describe mechanisms that generate a prefere

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52. Book 3: Compatibilities and Conflicts Part 4 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 47:10

17+ y ago47:10

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-In this episode: This section examines compatibilities and conflicts between the Facilitator and the Contributor, and between two Facilitators. Among other things, we expand our discussion to examine the distinction between a hard and a soft science. We discover the

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51. Book 3: Compatibilities and Conflicts Part 3 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 44:12

17+ y ago44:12

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-In this episode: This section looks at compatibilities and conflicts between the Exhorter and the Contributor, the Exhorter and the Facilitator, the Exhorter and the Mercy, the Exhorter and the Perceiver, and the Exhorter and the Teacher. We see more clearly how driv

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50. Book 3: Compatibilities and Conflicts Part 2 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 24:38

17+ y ago24:38

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-In this episode: This section describes compatibilities and conflicts between Contributor and Perceiver, Contributor and Server, and Contributor and Teacher, and further develops a model of the architecture of thought.

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49. Book 3: Compatibilities and Conflicts Part 1 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 41:32

17+ y ago41:32

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-In this episode: In the context of describing mechanisms behind common compatibilities and conflicts, we exploit constraints of symmetry and history to develop a static architecture of the human mind. This section depicts interaction between Contributor and Contribut

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48. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 25 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 48:07

17+ y ago48:07

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-In this episode: In closing, history indicates that the Exhorter has high standards for self and for family. He emphasizes character, and prods others to strive for excellence.

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47. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 24 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 33:01

17+ y ago33:01

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-In this episode: History indicates that Exhorter strategy, and thus the Exhorter leader, has a finite period of usefulness - we look here at the end of the path. We look at the other extreme as well and see that he also may project hope to those around him.

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46. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 23 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 48:27

17+ y ago48:27

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-In this episode: History shows that optimization of outside entities, as part an initial mental strategy, pushes the Exhorter into a merchandising of externals. Optimization in real time leads him to reject independent imaginative thinkers. He monitors essentials, in

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45. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 22 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 39:37

17+ y ago39:37

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-In this episode: History shows that the Exhorter in leadership sets overall direction and leaves details to others. He works through those who surround him, often delegates to multiple individuals, and channels his authority to those who succeed.

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44. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 21 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 56:50

17+ y ago56:50

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-In this episode: We examine in history how the Exhorter copes with an authority structure. First, he demands sole responsibility, and is quite willing to use skills in manipulation to get this. Second, he learns quickly from those more skilled, and becomes the 'insta

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43. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 20 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 1:05:38

17+ y ago1:05:38

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-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter's proddings sometimes continue after transition has been completed, generating a momentum in action. This combines with a poor sense for money and for ownership, and with actual physical clumsiness once more indica

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42. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 19 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 56:45

17+ y ago56:45

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-In this episode: We see in history that Exhorter strategy, consistent with being an initial stage in the formulation of self-initiated action, prods others, and itself acts often by talking. It moves against the greatest obstacle, defends the strongest position, and

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41. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 18 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 31:01

17+ y ago31:01

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-In this episode: History affirms that Exhorter strategy is responsible for the initial stages of self-initiated action. It formulates the next step, in an ongoing response to changing external circumstances. This forms him into a great political and military tacticia

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40. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 17 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 1:00:14

17+ y ago1:00:14

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-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter has a sense of motion that propels him to act so as to maintain continuity of function. Instantaneous action can lead him to get married quickly. Orientation towards a right hemisphere learning style of experience

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39. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 16 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 49:40

17+ y ago49:40

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-In this episode: History shows that the Exhorter leader often attempts to resolves splits in his internal person through altering his external environment it makes him a reformer. There are many intricate twists and turns in the way this operates, and we examine them

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38. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 15 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 26:12

17+ y ago26:12

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-In this episode: We see in history that the Exhorter values loyalty in followers - they must support him emotionally, without hesitation. If someone leaves the inner circle willingly, then he is never allowed to return.

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37. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 14 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 42:45

17+ y ago42:45

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-In this episode: History shows that the Exhorter teases those around him, sometimes in cruel ways. If someone wishes to join the inner circle, then there is often a real rite of passage, which can turn into a formal interview.

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36. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 13 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 40:52

17+ y ago40:52

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-In this episode: History gives many instances of the Exhorter 'disappearing' those who do not agree to act as his willing extensions. We examine the broad emotional foundation upon which this de-selection takes place.

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35. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 12 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 56:43

17+ y ago56:43

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-In this episode: History gives hints that the Exhorter's charisma extends into the paranormal. We look at how this adds a further dimension to his polarization of society, and then examine the 'in-groups' that often form around this energetic leader.

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34. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 11 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 48:36

17+ y ago48:36

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-In this episode: We examine in history the surprising symbiotic bond which forms between the Exhorter and those whom he is leading. It is the core of what makes his 'tours' both magical and mysterious, and suggests a major new factor in political science.

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33. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 10 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 39:19

17+ y ago39:19

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-In this episode: We see in history that the Exhorter manipulates emotions of others, through his personal, 'touchy-feely' style, and urges them to buy into his visions and goals, even as they help to fine-tune what is seen. This forms him into a highly persuasive sal

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32. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 9 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 44:44

17+ y ago44:44

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-In this episode: History reveals the Exhorter as a visionary who fine-tunes his imagination through critical input from others. Optimization occurs in real-time and in real life, through input from people who are really involved.

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31. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 8 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 55:21

17+ y ago55:21

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-In this episode: Historically, the Exhorter is biased toward a learning style based upon experience. He hates abstract subjects, and yet can learn even what is very difficult, at times seemingly without effort, if he feels it is useful.

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30. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 7 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 34:38

17+ y ago34:38

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-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter is not easily reproved. He hates 'red tape' and other rules or regulations.

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29. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 6 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 41:13

17+ y ago41:13

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-In this episode: History shows us that the Exhorter has a deep need for approval that leads him often into a field such as politics. Here he is an 'upwards snob' who cares for appearances, and is cheered on by a loving and supporting personal 'fan club.'

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28. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 5 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 29:45

17+ y ago29:45

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-In this episode: History describes the Exhorter as disorganized and often late for appointments. He can be crude and thoughtless, yet with a party-loving sense of humor, and a high tolerance for alcohol.

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27. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 4 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 32:52

17+ y ago32:52

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-In this episode: History indicates that the Exhorter disposes of rank and leads by example. He is a terrific inspiration to others, is best when things are worst, and feels that defeat generates character.

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26. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 3 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 55:01

17+ y ago55:01

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-In this episode: Direct quotes from historical biographies reveal the Exhorter as an optimistic enthusiast who is attracted to crisis, and easily exaggerates. He walks fast, drives fast, and may be brash and garish. He is so effective in an emergency that he may actu

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25. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 2 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 43:57

17+ y ago43:57

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-In this episode: History reveals the Exhorter as strongly imaginative - sometimes even a day-dreamer. He combines work with play, and often prefers night to day. He is usually talking, and can be a very effective communicator.

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24. Book 2: The Magical Mystery Tours of Mr. Excitement Part 1 - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 37:06

17+ y ago37:06

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-In this episode: We see through historical examples that the Exhorter is characterized by energy and charisma that can be released into sexual exploits as well as creative productivity.

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23. Section 20: The Facilitator Part Four - All Sorts of People - Ordered Complexity 53:17

17+ y ago53:17

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-In this episode: We integrate the coordinating role of Facilitator strategy into civilization theory, and prepare for a transition to history and Exhorter strategy.

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