Although the logic of the free-rider problem may seem compelling, people's behavior strikingly contradicts many of its predictions.
Padmasree Warrior, the chief technology and strategy officer at Cisco, described in compelling detail the behaviors she's built into her life to take her out of rapid-fire analytical, "doing" mode.
In fact, one of the insect world's most compelling adaptations is the behavior of the firefly named Photuris pyralis.
Especially in its partnered duets, the portrait of male behavior is compelling, by turns aggressive, tender, and downright silly, as the boys run up the walls, bounce on a trampoline, and work up to a booty-slapping finale.
The economic account of authority, however, does not provide a compelling explanation of official behavior.
Although many other researchers agree that the artist intended to symbolize something, some are not sure it's compelling proof that modern behavior was widespread that early.
If Medvedev can turn this compelling talk into changed behavior, he may be able to create a new Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Russia and boost its CRI enough to get U.S. and other foreign investors to turn their capital spigots in his nation's direction.
And if the judicial system doesn't offer a compelling disincentive for such behavior, is it really a crime?
Few leaders have the grit, gusto or runway to stick with an Idea and to shape it into a compelling invitation to new behavior and beliefs; even fewer have the skill to support and sustain a bold Idea through the awkward and fragile moments of connection with first practice, commerce, revenue, and growth.
