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June 1, 2024
The Stereotypes Lurking in Our Language
A new tool can shed light on intersectional biases—and how they may change over time.
Tessa Charlesworth, Mahzarin R. Banaji and Kshitish Gate
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May 2, 2024
An Illustrated Guide to Succeeding Where So Many Leaders Fail
Failure happens. What can we learn from it?
Sanjay Khosla
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May 1, 2024
How the Inequality Around Us Shapes Our Perceptions of Morality
Lie, cheat, steal … no big deal? When we feel like we’re not in control of our lives, it’s easier to accept unethical behavior.
Christopher To, Dylan Wiwad and Maryam Kouchaki
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May 1, 2024
Are Your Individual Contributors Feeling Isolated?
A lot of employees could benefit from a structured “lab” setting to inspire meaningful collaboration.
Florian Zettelmeyer
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April 19, 2024
Leaders, Do You Have a “Climate Capable” Mindset?
“We are going to have to be as transformative as the Industrial Revolution, but we have thirty years to do it rather than 150.”
Meghan Busse
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April 15, 2024
The Path to the Boardroom Can Be Opaque. Here’s a Roadmap.
An expert offers 6 tips for becoming board-ready.
Victoria Medvec
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February 1, 2024
Are Whistleblowers Seen as Heroes or Snitches? It Depends.
Reporting workplace misconduct often requires choosing between morality and loyalty. New research explores how that trade-off is viewed by others.
Zachariah Berry, Ike Silver and Alex Shaw
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February 1, 2024
Want to Connect with Your Audience? Stop Trying to Impress Them
Good ideas and technical expertise alone won’t cut it. An expert offers four tips on giving a great presentation.
Michael Foley
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January 30, 2024
What’s Behind the Rush to Join an Internet Pile-on?
A new study investigates the reputational rewards of publicly condemning others before getting the whole story.
Jillian J. Jordan and Nour Kteily
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January 17, 2024
How Will AI Reshape Our World? It’s Really Up to Us.
We need to be proactive to ensure AI supports—rather than supplants—human priorities.
Hatim Rahman
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January 11, 2024
4 Tips for Managing the Succession Challenge
Generational transitions can be bumpy for family firms. They can also be an opportunity to grow.
Matthew Allen
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January 2, 2024
Community Revitalization Is Hard to Get Right. Here’s How It Can Succeed.
“The basic amenities people want are pretty universal, but every community has its own priorities and ideals.”
William Towns
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November 22, 2023
Take 5: The Psychology of Charitable Giving
What makes us give? Research reveals the surprising factors that shape our generosity.
Ike Silver, Maryam Kouchaki, Rima Touré-Tillery and and coauthors
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November 1, 2023
The Big Trade-off at the Heart of Generative AI
Tools like ChatGPT can improve efficiency at the individual level—but could lead to large societal problems.
Francisco Castro, Jian Gao and Sébastien Martin
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October 27, 2023
How Have Social Stereotypes Changed over the Last Century?
The words people associate with different social groups have shifted, but the underlying beliefs may be more stubborn.
Tessa Charlesworth, Nishanth Sanjeev, Mark L. Hatzenbuehler and Mahzarin R. Banaji
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October 13, 2023
5 Steps to a Complete Meeting Overhaul
Sick of PowerPoints and rehashing the past? Here’s how to make meetings future-focused and engaging.
Sanjay Khosla
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August 10, 2023
Take 5: Not So Fast!
A little patience can lead to better ideas, stronger organizations, and more-ethical conduct at work.
Swaminathan Sridharan, Daniel Barron, Michael Powell, Loran Nordgren and Benjamin F. Jones
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July 3, 2023
It’s Performance Review Time. Which Ranking System Is Best for Your Team?
A look at the benefits and downsides of two different approaches.
George Georgiadis
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June 1, 2023
Do You Overprepare? Here Are 4 Ways to Curb This Perfectionist Tendency.
Women are particularly susceptible to the overpreparation trap, argues Ellen Taaffe in this excerpt from her new book, The Mirrored Door.
Ellen Taaffe
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June 1, 2023
Yes, You Should Hit “Share” when You Make a Charitable Donation
Nobody wants to come across as bragging, but when donors stay mum, charities miss out. New research offers a strategy to embolden givers.
Ike Silver and Deborah A. Small
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