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From WEIRD psychology to SHIT telescopes, researchers keep turning complex ideas into catchy shorthand.
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Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec breaks down why the traditional idea of mentorship is not only outdated, but actively getting in the way of your growth.
The actor, comedian, and marijuana cultivator on collaboration, success, and overcoming nerves — in business and life.
The great Chinese philosopher offers a durable and practical blueprint for harmonizing with our work colleagues.
Why the link between understanding customers and retaining them is forged from emotional connection.
In this excerpt from The Intimate Animal, Justin Garcia shows why curiosity and self-disclosure — not attraction alone — help build intimacy and sustain it over time.
Writer and media theorist Bogna Konior connects cosmos and computer by reconsidering our eerily silent Universe.
Reading isn’t just writing prep; together, reading and writing help writers think and generate original ideas through extended cognition.
Joel Miller, the author of “The Idea Machine,” joins us to explore why books are history’s most successful information technology.
To win over any audience you need to master “cut-through” — former TV and film actor Dominic Colenso wants to give you the secret sauce.
Tech legend Bob Taylor — a pioneer of the computing revolution — figured out the genius of framing two types of disagreement.
Not every company holds an annual food skirmish like OGC — but designing rituals with intentionality can strengthen your corporate soul.
If you want a masterclass in making the leap from content creator to business builder, look no further than Davon Moseley — aka Royale Eats.
Aaron Hurst — founder and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Connection — offers a bold new vision for community service.
Digital tools are pulling us away from fixed texts and back toward fluid, interactive communication.
The greatest companies navigate change at speed and make it stick at scale. Here’s how IBM started that journey in 2012.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
How did Jobs revolutionize tech, not once but continually? Aspiring innovators — and today's Apple — should look to The Bard and seek out singularity.
In most organizations, contradictions are treated as problems to be fixed. But what if they’re actually the point?
Richard Fain — Chairman and former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group — explains how a tongue-twister helped boost his company’s fortunes.
Marine Tanguy — author and founder/CEO of MTArt Agency — argues that viewing and creating art has profound benefits.
Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.
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When Jesus was crucified, it led to even more followers. When books are banned, people flock to read them. Humans are fascinated by the forbidden, which is why censorship – especially in the digital age – doesn’t work. Jacob Mchangama explains.
You may actually be on the same wavelength.
How to foster a workplace environment where employees want to be present, rather than feel forced to be there.
What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?
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Likability is essential for career success, as highlighted by Michelle Tillis Lederman, who emphasizes that it starts with self-acceptance and involves bringing your whole self to work, listening deeply, and fostering genuine connections.
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Effective leaders demonstrate self-awareness, credibility, and integrity, which not only enhance their persuasive abilities and business growth but also significantly influence the trust others place in them, as noted by economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett.
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Leading people is far more effective when they are excited about the journey ahead, as opposed to being pushed by directives; instead, we should inspire them with purpose and stories, according to Nancy Duarte, CEO of Duarte Inc.
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High-conflict personalities, characterized by predictable behaviors, create drama in relationships, but by recognizing these patterns in ourselves and others, as suggested by lawyer and therapist Bill Eddy, we can effectively navigate these challenging situations.