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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.
There are steps we can take to create a new paradigm that will help shift society's attitude towards women in the workplace.
Visionaries from Socrates to Steve Jobs have touted curiosity as an essential quality. Here’s how to supercharge your spirit of inquiry.
Really smart people don’t just demand intellectual engagement — they need the opportunity to learn and create something special.
The pursuit of excellence is a noble goal — but constantly having to prove your self-worth can derail your plans for success.
“Feedback is a gift,” is an easy bumper sticker to apply, but a harder philosophy to put into execution in your real life.
Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.
From fearless quitting to redefined values, "Virtual Natives" are reinventing work culture.
In work and life, the rules of success are being redefined.
Get rid of the notion that the best employees come from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
The anxieties underpinning the Great Resignation were simmering for a long time. Here’s a solution.
Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
American students are being compelled to specialize earlier and earlier. Here's what it takes to build a successful physics foundation.
Whether you’re a leader looking to ramp up team output or just trying to improve your skill set, hard work alone is not enough.
A few key moments are linked to significant shifts in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
If you’ve looked for a job recently, you may have encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
Our brains are hardwired to find fault. The best managers don't let this steer how they interact with their team.
Take a hint from Einstein and Mozart — unplug and make peace with some degree of failure.
Neuroscience suggests that it's way better to give than to receive — and high performing people agree.
I think, therefore I am (rich).
What do Remus Lupin, Katniss Evergreen, William Wordsworth, and Usain Bolt all have in common?
The old linear job model is obsolete. Our post-pandemic work lives are defined by options and flexibility.
Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
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To keep up with the pace of change, organizations that haven’t already can benefit greatly from exploring skills-based training.
Are you a video gaming master? Put it on your résumé.
A study out of Sweden shows that the highest earning men are slightly less intelligent than those just below them on the economic ladder.
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
The best-laid plans of mice and everyone else.
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.