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Adams was infamously scooped when Neptune was discovered in 1846. His failure wasn't the end, but a prelude to a world-changing discovery.
Big Think Business columnist Eric Markowitz prefaces his new series on long-term thinking with the experience that almost cut his life short.
Our desire for recognition at work can lead to perilous ends.
Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist — Frederik Pferdt — lays out a map for navigating unprecedented change and innovation.
Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
AI projects reveal both heroes and villains in your workforce — success depends on maximizing the number of heroes.
Whatever your length of service in the top role, this tool-box will help you conquer adversity — and thrive.
Without authenticity, curiosity, and risk-taking we get stuck in the mud — here’s how to make space for resilient progress.
How (not) to end up in the ash heap of history.
Lynda Gratton, a professor of management practice at the London Business School, explains how business leaders can navigate a future in constant flux.
Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.
Sometimes you just want to hear, "I know what it's like."
Bob Dylan gave us the paradoxical gem "there's no success like failure, and failure's no success at all." He had a point.
Across the subterranean United States, not all rocks were created equally.
What the breakthrough methods of laboratory research can teach the business world about brainstorming.
The old certainties of “business as usual” have been crushed by disruption — here's a strategy for resilience.
For billions of years on Earth, life was limited to simple unicellular, non-differentiated organisms. In a mere flash, that changed forever.
Volcanologists warn that magma-filled vents evolve over time, leading to an underestimation of the number that might erupt — especially those capable of the biggest explosions
A growing body of research suggests that optimism plays a significant role in promoting both physical and mental well-being.
The former Nintendo president has become synonymous with the backlash against layoffs — because, like a great leader, he focused on lifting people.
Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, has a message for up-and-coming leaders: Embrace the mess!
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
As we pursue the leadership difference we seek, we attract fuel and generate heat. The trick is to avoid burnout.
The management of fear is a core leadership skill in today’s globalized world — and the task is not as daunting as you might expect.
Scientists are working to map out the risks of the permafrost thaw, which could expose millions of people to the invisible cancer-causing gas.
Adrie Kusserow, an anthropologist and scholar of Buddhism, shares how her study of the religion and its history has reshaped her view of the world — and herself.
The new electrically conductive substrate could be the future of hydroponic farming.
The innovative investor and entrepreneur deals out advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.
Psychologist Noel Brick shares the mental techniques we can use to improve our performance on and off the field.
Well-rounded business teams can be built by distilling key insights from sporting data. Bottom line: don't overstock on superstars.