AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar4 hours agoThe universe may be dominated by particles that break causality and move faster than light, new paper suggestsLive Science - By Paul SutterWith the nature of the universe's two most elusive components up for debate, physicists have proposed a radical idea: Invisible particles called …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar12 hours agoWhy we need global minimum quality standards in EdTechverified_publisherWorld Economic Forum - Natalia KucirkovaThe UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 is a commitment to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar12 hours agoJack Welch was wrong. Here’s why leaders should embrace chaosverified_publisherFast Company - Elliott ParkerJack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, once proclaimed, “Variation is evil.” Through management practices like Six Sigma, Welch and many others sought to eradicate risk entirely from the operations of their companies and achieve extreme efficiency, predictability, and reduction of …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar13 hours agoNew Study Finds Wishful Thinking Can Have Catastrophic Consequencesverified_publisherInc Magazine - Adam HanftIgnoring uncomfortable patterns is hard-wired, but not impossible to overcome. Debbie Downers don't get promoted. They are annoying. They piss people off. They are the messengers who get shot, often with a terminating email arrow. Americans don't like to be distracted from our constitutional pursuit …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar13 hours ago3 words that will totally change the way you workverified_publisherFast Company - Natalie NixonI. Don’t. Know. These are three of the scariest—or most exciting—words in the English language, depending on your circumstances. Many economic forecasts leave the perception that 2024 is off to a rickety start. For example, the Brookings Institute cites rising geopolitical tensions, an economic …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar18 hours agoHarvard Research Reveals the Best Way to Describe Yourselfverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jeff HadenHard work matters, but science indicates that we have an unconscious bias--regardless of eventual level of skill--for people who possessed innate talent. When I met Mark Cuban some years ago, I overheard him talking about sales, a subject he feels strongly about. Once, when asked what he would do if …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar1 day agoRenowned Psychologist Adam Grant Says This 3-Step Leadership Method Will Help Fight Employee Burnoutverified_publisherEntrepreneur - Emily RellaWe spoke to the bestselling author at BetterUp's Uplift conference last week. Let's face it — U.S. workers are burned out. Research from Aflac on the stress levels of U.S.-based workers found that over 50% of respondents experienced burnout in 2023, and nearly 75% reported having moderate stress …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar1 day agoHow Entrepreneurs Can Harness the Power of Stoicism to Build Resilience and Thrive in the Business Worldverified_publisherEntrepreneur - Chris KilleHere's how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can benefit modern entrepreneurs. The ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is relevant and important to contemporary entrepreneurs. Qualities such as perseverance, concentration and clarity play an important role in coping with contemporary business …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar1 day agoCEO shares her No. 1 simple tactic for getting people to listen to her: 'Forget about trying to be confident'verified_publisherCNBC - Ashton JacksonIf you want people to listen to you, you need to be clear and concise. Using "ums" and "uhs" in your next conversation or presentation won't help you …
AvatargeowarnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoHow Our Thoughts Shape the Way Spoken Words Evolvescientificamerican.com - Anvita PatwardhanCharles Darwin found inspiration for his theory of evolution in birds’ beaks, giant tortoise shells—and language. “The survival or preservation of …
AvatargeowarnerAvatarAvatar1 day agoManagers can boost productivity by changing one word in their questionsverified_publisherFast Company - Dominic Ashley-TimmsLeaders are grappling to understand and cope with emerging technologies, cybersecurity challenges, social and economic upheaval, and environmental sustainability. But their top concern, according to IBM, is productivity: 48% of CEOs now believe this will be their highest priority over the next …
AvatargeowarnerFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoHow to focus more effectively and improve your productivitygeeky-gadgets.com - Julian HorseyLearning to focus is an essential skill that can improve productivity, reduce stress, and enhance the quality of your work. Below are some effective …