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“The simplest, most powerful way to reinforce work, not jobs, is to ask people to do something different.”
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“Fraud never sleeps. It's really a global problem. Fraud is a trillion dollar problem, about $5 trillion today, with that number increasingly rising annually.”
The corporate world is no cake walk — as a leader you need a framework that can equip you for the cross-pressures.
Harness the power of “respectful engagement” to make sure everyone in your team feels like they matter.
Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Ben Horowitz thought that “blowing sunshine” was the right way to handle pressure — here’s how he corrected his mistake.
The cofounder of Hyrox — one of the fastest-growing global brands in fitness — puts his snowballing success through a proper Big Think workout.
Adam Bryant makes a key observation about rising to the challenges of leadership — and your change-resistant former self won’t like it.
Professor of leadership Michael D. Watkins identifies ways high-performing teams can be sabotaged — and offers simple fixes for each.
Robert Waldinger, Zen priest and Harvard professor, explains why fulfillment isn’t about reaching an idealized state. It’s found in everyday acts of kindness and compassion.
Groundbreaking invention does not always translate to commercial benefits. The challenges that faced Microsoft Research help explain why.
Steve Jobs once quipped that Apple's professional managers "knew how to manage, but they didn't know how to do anything."
Stockholm has been called a “unicorn factory” for its success with new businesses. A unique connection with sports philosophy helps explain why.
Major League Baseball and Ivy League research confirm that tackling well-being is hard work — but well worth the effort.
Your teams need authentic caregiving, not an insincere plan to merely check all of the well-being boxes.
Don’t become one of those organizations that slouches toward positive behavioral change — here’s how to move fast.
Women bring new and innovative ways of exercising power to the table, argues Gaia van der Esch. All business teams will benefit.
Do you always act professionally in the workplace? Depends what you mean by "professional."
Airbnb’s CBO, Dave Stephenson, joins Big Think for a chat about elite-team leadership, "founder mode," the Taylor Swift effect, and more.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
The multifaceted nature of company culture is what makes it so challenging — this guide will help you make sense of the complexity.
Fun in business is no laughing matter — it can create a golden strategic advantage and bring serious success in the long term.
Most leaders get the psychology of human motivation all wrong — here’s how a presidential encounter with a leaf-sweeper puts it right.
New research from Big Think+ shows that leaders crave more feedback on their leadership and management skills.
Chip Conley — founder and CEO of JDV Hospitality and Airbnb’s former Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy — maps out an inclusive path from hindsight to wisdom.
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank outlines a strategy for balancing collaboration with healthy competition.
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.