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The former Nintendo president has become synonymous with the backlash against layoffs — because, like a great leader, he focused on lifting people.
Is it genes or their special bond that drives identical twins to offend at similar rates?
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
Here's how belief in a higher power can act like a psychological safety net.
The benefits of going the extra mile to be socially responsible are felt by customers, employees, and shareholders alike. Here’s a plan to secure them.
It's time for an honest conversation.
Former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, unpacks the leadership strategy behind her success.
Five times in U.S. history, American presidential candidates have ascended to leadership despite lacking the popular vote. Here's how.
Britain is profiling the genes, health and lifestyles of its citizens and handing the results to scientists across the world.
There is a cross-country correlation between democracy and health. Is there good evidence to suggest it is causal?
The U.S. ranked 59th worldwide.
Intentions tend to get mangled by overreach in every complex organization — so dial up the charisma and the clarity.
Wolfgang Pauli was a brilliant, well-liked physicist and a scathing critic of balderdash.
Acting "little and often" has huge consequences and they're not always good — but awareness yields solutions.
In a guest essay for Big Think Business, Pedro Franceschi — co-founder and co-CEO of Brex — explains why deftly navigating between vision and details is crucial for successful leaders.
Big Think spoke with AI expert Nick Jennings about the future of regulating fast-evolving AI.
By supplementing the "principle of marginal gains” with these practical steps, you’ll be well equipped for the journey towards excellence.
A company can only be as agile as its least flexible team — here’s how to make an effective framework for decision-making.
Lockdowns moved the burden of COVID from the at-risk elderly to the less-at-risk young. Does this sacrifice merit compensation?
How much do citizens really value free elections?
The term "zero-point energy" has at least two meanings, one that is innocuous and one that is a great deal sexier (and scammier).
Morning, afternoon, or night: When is the best time to exercise? Scientists have extensively studied this question. Here's what they found.
Through humility, the old arrogance of infallibility crumbles. And in that there is genuine hope to prevent wrongful convictions.
See the 3 biggest space stories from October 16-22, 2023.
Because the milk was thin and had an unnatural, bluish tint, vendors stirred in additives such as chalk, flour, eggs, and Plaster-of-Paris.
"Conceptual isolation" offers an agreeable solution.
Technology goes in directions we can never predict — so we must be prepared to limit the spread of unintended consequences.
Philosopher Lee McIntyre discusses the dangers of disinformation, how such falsehoods spread, and what we can do about it.
Simple "nudges" to remind people to show up for court could help keep thousands out of jail.
Experts say it’s likely space junk—and there’s plenty more where that came from.