Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions — and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.
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The 7-day, science-backed experiment that can spark a culture of kindness
Cultivating kindness at work boosts productivity, motivation, and even retention, according to recent research. Use these simple strategies to inject some good vibes into your team interactions. As on...
The mathematics of love
Finding the right mate is no cakewalk — but is it even mathematically likely? In a charming talk, mathematician Hannah Fry shows patterns in how we look for love, and gives her top three tips (v...
How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed
You’re not at your best when you’re stressed. In fact, your brain has evolved over millennia to release cortisol in stressful situations, inhibiting rational, logical thinking but potentia...
How to save the world (or at least yourself) from bad meetings
An epidemic of bad, inefficient, overcrowded meetings is plaguing the world’s businesses — and making workers miserable. David Grady has some ideas on how to stop it.
Why you think you’re right — even if you’re wrong
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef e...
20 team meeting ideas that will help your team bond in 2023
Did you know that your team meetings can be a great opportunity to build psychological safety? Why does that matter? It turns out that psychological safety is a key factor in boosting team performance...
Sh*t happens! Use the 5 Whys analysis to make sure it happens less often
Listen, nobody’s perfect. Sometimes mistakes are made. Goals go unreached. Big swings turn into big duds. It’s painful. And it can be especially painful when it happens to your team. As a ...
What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs
Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people’s confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent,...
The likability dilemma for women leaders
When women lead, bias often follows. Documentarian Robin Hauser dives into the dilemma between competence and likability faced by women in leadership roles, detangling the unconscious beliefs and gend...