In The Tipping Point Summary
An interesting section In the Tipping Point is when Malcolm explains how being alone vs. being in a group can change how you think. He also explains that small groups are more powerful than large groups of people. Malcolm shows us that there are many types of connectors. Instead of individual connectors like Paul Revere, there are connectors that are groups. Malcolm states “that when people are asked to consider evidence or make decisions in a group, they come to very different conclusions than when they are asked the same questions by themselves” (171). An example is how groups helped Rebecca Wells reach her tipping point. Her book was referred to as a “book-group-book”, so many group members came to her book meetings (173). Malcolm
says that if only individuals came to her book meeting she would have never reached her tipping point. Malcolm also explained that small groups are more powerful than large groups. He says that it’s quicker to have a close bond within a smaller group because it’s easier to keep track of the relationship amongst the group. An example is when Malcolm talks about the Gore Associates and how they make sure to have a limit of 150 employees in every building. At Gore everyone knows each other and work and works closely together, thus creating a hardworking environment, which will bring in more success. Malcolm showed me that groups can also influence you into making decisions, from peer pressure and following the crowd. Throughout this section I learned that small groups are more powerful than larger groups. He also showed me that groups can be connectors as well; they can also start epidemics.
says that if only individuals came to her book meeting she would have never reached her tipping point. Malcolm also explained that small groups are more powerful than large groups. He says that it’s quicker to have a close bond within a smaller group because it’s easier to keep track of the relationship amongst the group. An example is when Malcolm talks about the Gore Associates and how they make sure to have a limit of 150 employees in every building. At Gore everyone knows each other and work and works closely together, thus creating a hardworking environment, which will bring in more success. Malcolm showed me that groups can also influence you into making decisions, from peer pressure and following the crowd. Throughout this section I learned that small groups are more powerful than larger groups. He also showed me that groups can be connectors as well; they can also start epidemics.