On “Are People More Creative Alone or Together? Trick Question”
Do you think people are more creative alone or together? It’s an interesting question and one worth thinking about. It turns out that your brain doesn’t care because both are equally important. In a recent Fast Company article, “Are People More Creative Alone or Together? Trick Question,” authors Judah Pollack and Olivia Fox Cabane look at the […]
On “Let This Former Googler Help You Tap The Science Of Persuasion”
To successfully lead you need to master the art of influence. According to long-time product leader for Chrome at Google, Tyler Odean has found that what most people think of as vision is actually persuasion. In the Fast Company article, “Let This Former Googler Help You Tap The Science Of Persuasion,” Odean presents the science that […]
On “4 Ways to Train Your Brain to Be More Open-Minded”
There’s always more than one point of view. And now, in an ever-polarized world, it’s important to consider those that are not your own. According to John Brown, who was recently featured in the Fast Company article, “4 Ways to Train Your Brain to Be More Open-Minded,” truly being open-minded is actually a counter-intuitive mental […]
On “Current Events Stressing You Out? Do This for a Saner, More Focused Workday”
Keeping up with the current events this past week – natural disasters, nuclear missile threats, protests and riots – is enough to put anyone on edge and induce low work performance and burnout. Whether it’s political turmoil or a reorganization at your company, employees who are concerned about their future are likely to be distracted and unproductive. […]