LEAD MOSHE ENGELBERG

Take a Stand on AI Where It Matters Most

Ensuring principle-driven tech in your business.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

Care Too Much About What Other People Think? Research Shows That Trait Can Become Your Success Superpower

Especially, as a study of dozens of elite performers shows, when you reframe that emotion to make it work for you.

LEAD GRINDSTONE ACCELERATOR

GrindstoneX and Naspers Labs Celebrate The Life of Kelebogile Molopyane

The entrepreneur, who was passionate about exposing disadvantaged communities to technology, passed away on 22 September 2023.

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

This Is Exactly What to Do After You Lose Your Temper and Yell at Someone, According to a Clinical Psychologist

A psychologist explains how to reconnect and move forward after you've lost your cool and snapped at someone.

LEAD JASON ATEN

After 91 Years, Lego Rolled Out Something Its Most Loyal Fans Can Appreciate. It's a Stroke of Genius

Every business can learn from Lego's example of cultivating loyalty.

LEAD TOMMY MELLO

3 Timeless Business Lessons I Learned From My Dogs

Here's how they've made me a better leader and human being.

LEAD CATHERINE YOUNG

The Science of Why Optimism Wins in Business

A story about how to get better outcomes in startups and big business.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

McDonald's Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement, and It's the Start of the End of an Era

Maybe it's just time to move on.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

A Massive Study Reveals the Only Habit You Can Adopt That's Linked to Intelligence and Cognitive Ability

Fortunately, the key isn't who you are, or how you're wired. The key is what you do.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

With 9 Short Words, Elon Musk Revealed His Biggest Problem, and Nobody Wants to Admit It

'I've got too much else to think about now.'

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

Want Your Child to Be Smarter? Make Sure They Do This, Say Cambridge Neuroscientists

This brain-boosting activity is easy, fun, and accessible to all.

LEAD DARRAH BRUSTEIN

How to Know What Advice You Should Take

Follow these steps to understand who you should listen to.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

Science Says Steve Jobs's Most Famous Piece of Advice Could Actually Make You Unhappier and Less Satisfied With Your Life

Especially if you're an entrepreneur.

LEAD MINDA ZETLIN

Neuroscience Explains Why 5 Minutes of Awe Each Day Makes You a Better Leader

Awe can help you collaborate better, become more creative and make better decisions.

LEAD ALI DEMOS, SCOTT GOODSON, CHARLES DHANARAJ

How Purpose-Led Strategy Delivers in Tough Economic Times

When belts get tighter, companies can move way from their purpose. Here's why that's a mistake.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

If You Can Pass Any of These 4 Tests, Science Says You're Smarter Than You Think

Some counterintuitive signs of high intelligence.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

An American Airlines Pilot Was Absolutely Fed Up With Passengers. His Solution Was a Stroke of Genius

Set customer expectations and communicate them clearly.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

Want to Be a Great Boss? A Navy SEAL Describes the 4 Laws of Effective Leadership

According to Jocko Willank's class on MasterClass, chances are your company falls short in at least one area.

LEAD NICK HOBSON

In New Biography, Elon Musk Says He Idolizes Napoleon's Battlefield Tactics. Why It's a Stroke of Leadership Genius

Musk's leadership style may be controversial, but it works.

LEAD JASON ATEN

Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Regularly Use 2 Words to Eliminate Meeting Anxiety and Put Their Team at Ease

Such a small thing, such a huge difference.

LEAD JASON ATEN

Nike Faced Intense Criticism Over Not Selling This World Cup Jersey. Its Apology Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do

This is what happens when you make decisions with spreadsheets.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

Want to Effortlessly Boost Your Memory, Learning, and Cognitive Skills? Neuroscience Says Embrace These 5 Simple Habits

Four ways to improve your memory that take less than two minutes, and one that takes no time – at least not that you'll be aware of – at all.

LEAD PATRICK FLESNER

Leading Change: What We Can Learn From Bezos, Gates, Hastings, and Musk

Embrace change or risk irrelevance.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

Elon Musk Says Napoleon Taught Him How to Motivate Employees. Science Says It Works – but There Is a Catch

Musk believes military history offers lessons that apply to corporate life.

LEAD JUSTIN BARISO

Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 2-Word Phrase to Speak Up and Get Results

Afraid to be different? Remember two words to help give you courage to say what needs to be said.

LEAD JASON ATEN

Mark Zuckerberg Called Elon Musk's Bluff and It's the Ultimate Power Move

Facebook's founder won this round without ever getting in a ring.

LEAD JASON ATEN

After 25 Years, Netflix Has a Bittersweet Surprise for Some of Its Most Loyal Customers

It's winding down its DVD-by-mail service for good.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

Want to Raise Successful Kids? Use This 7-Word Trick (Then Repeat as Needed)

'We had the best time. We'll both cherish the memories forever and ever.'

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

Sometimes You Really Do Need to a Vacation to Recover From Your Vacation, Research Shows

Do you often feel exhausted immediately after returning from vacation? Science can help.

LEAD ROBIN LANDA

Taylor Swift and Greta Gerwig Get Their Audiences

How the two women are shaping the discourse and amplifying underrepresented narratives.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Said CEOs Should Feel Less Stress Than Employees. Science Says He's Right

While levels of stress are somewhat correlated to workload, the real culprit is feeling a lack of control.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

The 5 Words Emotionally Intelligent People Never Use to Show Empathy, Caring, and Support

Want to be a more empathetic leader? Research shows not making a common assumption helps you listen better, understand more, and genuinely show you care.

LEAD MINDA ZETLIN

Uber's CEO Just Did 1 Thing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Never Do. Here's Why It Was a Big Fail

A short Uber ride in Manhattan cost upwards of $50. Dara Khosrowshahi's response wasn't helpful.

LEAD DR. JACQUELYN KUNG

The 3 Best Ways to Kiss Up to Land Venture Capital

Use psychology and these tips from a former VC to woo investors.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

Taylor Swift Just Made a 'Life-Changing' Decision, and It's a Brilliant Example of Emotional Intelligence

It's about realizing that the way you treat people gets around.

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

I've Written 3,500+ Articles About Personal Success. Here Are the Biggest Lessons I've Learned About Persuasion

A decade and a half of reading and writing on persuasion boiled down to under 1,000 words.

LEAD DAVID FINKEL

The 3 Levels of Delegation and Ownership for Effective Leadership

As a business owner and leader, mastering the art of delegation and ownership is crucial for driving success.

LEAD JASON ATEN

The Secret to Persuading Almost Anyone Comes Down to 4 Simple Words

Getting buy-in is all about creating the right expectations.

LEAD ELIZABETH DANZIGER

Emotionally Intelligent People Know the Difference Between 'Brief' and 'Concise'

Being brief doesn't guarantee that you are concise. Follow these three tips to be truly concise.

LEAD JUSTIN BARISO

She Slept on Twitter's Floor, but Elon Musk Laid Her Off Anyway. Her Response Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence

In a lengthy post on X/Twitter, former Twitter employee Esther Crawford shared the good, the bad, and the ugly – and teaches major lessons in the process.

LEAD NICK HOBSON

Neuroscience Has an Explanation for Why You Can't Shake Unwanted Thoughts

An important, but lesser known, neurotransmitter is at the heart of our constant negative thinking.

LEAD MINDA ZETLIN

Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant Says This Is the 1 Type of Relationship You Should Avoid

Frenemies do more harm than enemies, research shows.

LEAD JASON ATEN

The Rule of Impossibility Explains Why Elon Musk Is So Successful at Building EVs and Rockets, but So Bad at Running Twitter

Everyone needs boundaries.

LEAD NNAMDI AZODO

You Need A Mentor To Advance Your Career

Here’s how to find one.

LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES

How Can You Spot Really Good Leaders? They Do 3 Things Exceptionally Well

Take your leadership skills to a higher level.

LEAD JEFF HADEN

If a Goal Seems Too Daunting, Science Says Doing 1 Simple Thing Will Instantly Boost Your Confidence

Turns out, our perception of how difficult a task is often depends on whether you do it alone or even whether you're thinking about someone you like and trust.

LEAD JAMES TOWNSEND & HAZEL PILLAY

The Future of Retail in Africa

As SA’s economy stagnates, consumers are increasingly looking for affordable fashion.

LEAD HOWARD TULLMAN

You're Not Going to Convince Gen Z of Anything

Their minds are warped by the world they inherited. Instead, lead by doing and making them feel connected to the other humans on your team.

LEAD NICK HOBSON

Create Safe Space for Employees to Speak Up at Work

You can speak up – but only if others feel safe on the team.

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

The Easiest, Research-Backed Way to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence? Watch TV

Yes, really. Studies show that watching high-quality dramas helps you learn to read others' emotions.

LEAD MOSHE ENGELBERG

6 Steps For Leaders to Stay Open-Hearted Under High Pressure

Keeping your heart open is the real challenge.

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

Just 15 Minutes of Gratitude a Day Can Make You Significantly Happier, Research Shows

Reaping the benefits of gratitude couldn't be easier.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

A Delta Air Lines Passenger Forgot Her Passport. The Flight Attendants' Solution Was a Stroke of Genius

Lo and behold, it went off without a hitch.

LEAD ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION

What Most Companies Get Wrong About Employee Engagement

There's a reason why employee engagement has only increased by 2 percent since 2012.

LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES

People With Low Emotional Intelligence Will Be More Effective By Using This Other Powerful Trait

Is there a trait that trumps emotional intelligence for personal effectiveness? There is, and it's not your IQ.

LEAD LARRY ROBERTSON

The Titan Submersible's Failure Offered a Vital Reminder for Every Leader and Business

Innovation and risk are forever linked. Manage accordingly.

LEAD TOMMY MELLO

This Study Shows That People With ADHD Are More Likely to Be Entrepreneurs

Here's how I harness my ADHD and use them to my advantage in business.

LEAD MARCEL SCHWANTES

How Can You Be Sure Your Employees Won't Quit? According to Gallup, It Comes Down to 4 Things

Leaders and managers should focus on four areas to address their employee engagement challenges.

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

The No.1 Biggest Myth About Emotions That's Making Your Life Harder Than It Has to Be

Understand what emotions actually are and you'll be much better at influencing yours, explains a top psychologist.

LEAD ROBIN CAMAROTE

How to Redefine Your Work for Fulfillment and Success

Create space to redefine work for yourself while helping your employees do the same.

LEAD JESSICA STILLMAN

What Business Leaders Can Learn From Teachers About Giving Truly Effective Feedback

A new Stanford education study offers essential lessons for business leaders on how to give impactful feedback.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

Want to Raise Successful Kids? Teach Them This 21-Word Simple Secret to Life

'You need to find something that you can do fast, that makes you happy, and that people will pay you for.'

LEAD JASON ATEN

It Took Only 10 Words for Twitter's New CEO to Explain Why You Shouldn't Want to Work There

It's all about how you define success.

LEAD NIVEN POSTMA

How Not To Drive Your Career Off A Cliff

Insights from Niven Postma on how.

LEAD SONIA THOMPSON

Why Woke Is Good Business, According to Mark Cuban and Data

Consumers expect brands to be inclusive, so pumping the brakes on inclusive marketing is bad for business.

LEAD BILL MURPHY JR.

After 33 Long Years, McDonald's Just Got Some Heartbreaking News

'We're here for the long haul,' said the Russian CEO.


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