Emily Bennington specializes in two distinct forms of career transition: college students entering the workforce and women leaders entering executive management. Her work deep dives into what Stephen Covey famously referred to as “the space” between stimulus and response where she … READ MORE
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Emily Bennington: An interview by Bob Morris
HOW CULTURE DROVE HUMAN EVOLUTION
Here is another in the CONVERSATIONS AT EDGE series, in this instance a conversation with Joseph Henrich. As he explains, “The main questions I’ve been asking myself over the last couple years are broadly about how culture drove human evolution. Think … READ MORE
Brain Plasticity: How learning changes your brain
Here is an excerpt from an article written by Dr. Pascale Michelon and featured at the SharpBrains website. As seen in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and more, SharpBrains is an independent market research and think tank tracking health … READ MORE
Maria Konnikova: An interview by Bob Morris
Maria Konnikova is the author of the New York Times bestseller, MASTERMIND: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes. She writes the weekly “Literally Psyched” column for Scientific American, where she explores the intersection of literature and psychology, and formerly … READ MORE
How To Make Your Employees Happier
Here is an abbreviated version of an article written by Anne Kreamer and featured in Fast Company magazine. As she explains, workplace happiness increases productivity, stimulates creativity, and makes employees more willing to take risks. She examines how some executives approach the … READ MORE
The Narcissistic Leader: Not as Good as He (Or You) May Think
Maria Konnokova‘s instant bestseller, Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes, was published by Viking on January 3, 2013, and remains on the New York Times bestseller list. Here is a brief excerpt from a blog post of hers that … READ MORE
Charles R. Morris: An interview by Bob Morris
A lawyer and former investment banker, Charles R. Morris has written twelve books and is a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic Monthly. His published works include The Sages: Warren Buffett, George Soros, Paul Volcker, and the Maelstrom of Markets, … READ MORE
Matthew E. May: Second Interview, Part 2, by Bob Morris
Matthew E. May is the author of The Laws of Subtraction: 6 Simple Rules for Winning in the Age of Excess Everything, as well as three previous, award-winning books: The Elegant Solution, In Pursuit of Elegance, and The Shibumi Strategy. … READ MORE
Matthew E. May: Second Interview, Part 1, by Bob Morris
Matthew E. May is the author of The Laws of Subtraction: 6 Simple Rules for Winning in the Age of Excess Everything, as well as three previous, award-winning books: The Elegant Solution, In Pursuit of Elegance, and The Shibumi Strategy. … READ MORE
Leaders everywhere: A conversation with Gary Hamel