Loneliness, the subjective emotional experience characterized by the perception that one’s social needs are not being met, is worryingly common, according to various sources and data indicators. For example, a recent Gallup survey revealed that&…
As we approach the end of the year and begin planning for Q1 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on boosting employee productivity, well-being, and engagement. According to the 2024 Global Talent Trends report by Mercer, a staggering 82% of professio…
In today’s high-pressure business world, demands like meeting sales targets and managing customer relationships are challenging enough. But for some workers, the real battle is surviving the toll of an abusive manager.
Toxic behavior from superviso…
I live in the Chicago suburbs and work in Nashville, where my employer, Vaco Holdings, is headquartered. Every week, I pack a bag, say goodbye, and hop on a 1.5-hour flight for most of the workweek. In total, I have been super commuting for over a dec…
New research shines a light on the next arenas of competition: the high-growth industries of today that will transform the business landscape of tomorrow.
The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the sport.
Grant House, Sedona …
A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and board members, are challenging their sport’s governing body to reconsider a lucrative investment opportunity that could be worth more than $400 million.
The Intern…
In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt anxious after learning his plane would fly over Iraq at night amid mounting tensions between nearby Iran and Israel.
He decided to query the decision since just a we…
Don’t just anticipate risk. Seize new opportunities.
If you’ve ever participated in a race, then you know: there’s a difference between trying to run fast and trying to beat someone.
Humans are innately competitive and the psychology of that cuts both ways—if we’re winning, we’re propelled forw…
