Motivation

Motivation

8mins
Educator Irshad Manji emphasizes that diversity is a fact of life, and it should be harnessed to unite society rather than divide it. Recognizing that humans tend to react defensively […]
learning and development quotes
This collection of learning and development quotes serves as a reminder of the meaning and purpose behind this important work.
a couple of lions playing with each other on a dirt road.
The puzzle of play The purpose of play — for children, monkeys, rats or meerkats — has proved surprisingly hard to pin down. Scientists continue to toss around ideas.
a notebook with a colorful dotted line on it.
If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips.
A sequence of black-and-white frames showing a horse and rider in motion, depicting various stages of a gallop.
9mins
It has perhaps never been easier to feel as if you’ve fallen behind in life. From the anxieties of comparing yourself to others online to our fetishization of success, it […]
5mins
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty reveals the secret to “good power.”
A cluster of yellow flowers with green leaves grows from cracked soil, with visible roots, on a solid blue background.
6mins
History’s most remarkable leaders had this one trait in common. We can harness it too.
Intellectual humility demands that we examine our motivations for holding certain beliefs.
John Templeton Foundation
A white king defeated by a black pawn in chess
Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the lessons we derive from them depend on how they’re told.
management training topics
From emotional intelligence to problem solving, these management training topics will set team leaders up for success.
Emotional intelligence abstract concept
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
These 5 research-backed tips can turn bad habits into financial gain.
Million Stories
You don’t have to “feel the burn” to see improvements to your health and well-being.
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.
Boredom isn’t the enemy; it’s a catalyst for changing your relationship to work.
transfer of learning
Without a solid understanding of the factors that affect the transfer of learning, the gulf between training and job performance is difficult to bridge.
8mins
Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman debunks the ‘10,000 steps per day’ myth.
4mins
Futurist Ari Wallach shares how to become future-conscious.
They believe in meritocracy, yet leave their kids massive wealth.
It turns out it's hard to make work at an Amazon warehouse fun.
gamification in corporate training
Brands like BMW, Walmart, and IBM are seeing big wins from the use of gamification in corporate training. Here's how.
The brain is highly plastic — the more we do a particular action, the more we change its makeup. Money is a great motivator for habit-forming actions.
Million Stories
challenges of online learning
Online learning has become the new normal, but it isn't without its challenges.
A woman cradles a baby while surrounded by four children in a rustic kitchen, with dishes on shelves and blue sky outside—a heartwarming scene that might inspire thoughts like, should I have kids?.
4mins
Kids don’t always make you happier. Here’s why people have them anyway.
John Templeton Foundation