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Big Think asks startup legend and VC heavyweight Ben Horowitz to reflect on his bestseller "The Hard Thing About Hard Things."
A-list lessons for better work-life collaboration — direct from the movie set.
Going against the grain is often difficult — but necessary for outperformance over the long-term.
When caught between the urge for wholesale change and fear of stasis, the best approach is to take it easy.
There's a fine line between ambition and ruthlessness.
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“It’s remarkable how weak the correlation between success and intelligence is.” Here’s what skills do matter, from 3 business experts.
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
The new corporate landscape demands an approach to leadership based on empowering the “inner CEO.”
How to make sure our formative tendencies don't derail us from being the great leaders we are trying to become.
Ryan Condal, who worked in pharmaceutical advertising before Hollywood, talks with Big Think about imposter syndrome, "precrastination," and Westeros lore.
Our desire for recognition at work can lead to perilous ends.
New research from Big Think+ sheds light on why employees can find the act of providing feedback to be intimidating, and how L&D can ease this fear by elevating feedback beyond pure evaluation.
Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist — Frederik Pferdt — lays out a map for navigating unprecedented change and innovation.
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Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
Yushiro Kato — the 32-year-old co-founder and CEO of manufacturing platform CADDi — offers his most valuable leadership learnings.
ATD 2024 challenged us to make moments of recovery part of our daily practice. Here's how each keynote speaker advised finding that balance.
Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank outlines a strategy for balancing collaboration with healthy competition.
AI projects reveal both heroes and villains in your workforce — success depends on maximizing the number of heroes.
Redemption is the journey towards becoming a better person. It's the story of human life.
Why Netflix adopted the “No Brilliant Asshole” rule — and how to make sure bullies don’t destroy teams.
Without authenticity, curiosity, and risk-taking we get stuck in the mud — here’s how to make space for resilient progress.
Big Think interviews Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, to learn the secrets of adapting to the winds of change.
Lynda Gratton, a professor of management practice at the London Business School, explains how business leaders can navigate a future in constant flux.
Veteran investor Sujal Patel, co-founder and CEO of Nautilus Biotechnology, helps us sift golden nuggets from the loose shale of entrepreneurship.
Over-reliance on experts with quick fixes has taken us too far from reality — it’s time to dispel the fairy tales.
Whole Foods Market founding CEO John Mackey synthesized the counterculture with capitalism and drove a food revolution.
To kickstart innovation follow the insider startup knowledge about charisma, “well-rounded square pegs,” and rock-solid teams.
No matter your company role, the road to a happy and robust team culture can be built on unconditional regard for others.
Taco Thursdays and free yoga have their limits — for lasting workplace happiness leaders need to think about purpose.