Interruptions can be annoying, especially if you’re working on a deadline and need to focus. They’re especially bothersome when they’re unnecessary, like the coworker who stops by to chat about the new restaurant they tried or has …
The promise of open offices was that by eliminating walls and doors, employees would happily collaborate and come up with innovative ideas at shared desks and next to water coolers.
The reality was that most employees despised them and tried to compen…
It’s hard to fathom all that has unfolded during the pandemic and the impact on future workplaces, especially when there is no rulebook to follow. Leaders have been challenged to change the way they think, operate, and, well, lead. And the unpre…
Research from The Brookings Institution found that inequality has cost our economy $23 trillion since the 90s. This number is staggering—but unsurprising. In fact, the real figure is likely higher. If we were to account for gender inequality, in…
I got stuck in a rut recently. The ebb and flow of my personal wellness doesn’t phase me as much as it used to, but this dip struck me as particularly harsh and long.
When I’m at “my best,” I’m eating well, exercising…
Something’s very wrong with the traditional nine-to-five: it doesn’t work.
Scandinavian countries dominate the World Happiness Report—Norway being the third most productive country in the world and Helsinki winning t…
Order will advance investigation into whether Google’s online advertising business is hurting competition
Assume that your reputation has preceded you — and that it may not be flattering.
Below, John U. Bacon shares 5 key insights from his new book, Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America’s Worst High School Hockey Team. Listen to the audio version—read by John himself—in the Next Big Idea App.
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The “future of work” seemed to dramatically shift overnight in 2020, but there’s still so much change on the horizon. Because of this, many leaders find themselves seduced by the allure of what’s to come — fixating on…
