More than you might think. Sociality means group living. We form and maintain groups because all the individuals involved gain genetically. Are you a queen, drone, or worker bee? Has your hive shaped your role in it? In this article, we’ll turn our attention to eusociality—a sociobiological theory applied to ants, bees, and humans (to name a few).

If asked to draw a transaction, you'll likely sketch two stick figures shaking hands while exchanging money for something. Your abridged interpretation may be the root of all your problems; it's why you struggle with career, money, people, and the reason satisfaction is always just beyond your reach. Here is a diagram (and explanation) of what you might be missing.

The wait is over. Our personality quiz is here. Discover your inner influential superhero — and its kryptonite. It’s a quick online quiz that offers an easy onramp to the business philosophy behind Transactional Intelligence. The quiz introduces first-timers to the Transaction Cycle by showing them their place in it. It reveals both the superpowers and kryptonite of their transactional personality.

The zero-sum, winner-take-all, business-as-usual approach has reached its endgame. We now believe in our bones that the onus is on us—faculty and alum—to bring our unique business philosophy to the wider world. So, what is transactionalism, and why does it get a bad rap? While what we teach can be quite heady, true transactionalism is just as much a matter of the heart.

Basic financial literacy begins with your ability to think accurately about money. This includes your ability to recognize, explain, and apply the fundamentals to your personal finance. So, why then, are we so crazy about money? Because we forget that money is merely a tool. Any other orientation is simply flawed.

We have reimagined our diagrams, models, and tools. Beyond just a new logo and look, you'll find a fresh format that transforms academic abstractions into accessible ideas for anyone in business. While what we teach can be quite heady, true transactionalism is just as much a matter of the heart. That’s why we're also making a move to share our diagrams and tools with the world.