Presentation Zen: Scientifically Proven Ways to Persuade & Influence Others
A Breast Cancer Surgeon Who Keeps Challenging the Status Quo - The New York Times
Dr. Laura J. Esserman strikes a different note in response to conventional wisdom on treating some kinds of breast lesions.
25 Underrated Books on Persuasion, Influence, and Understanding Human Behavior
Kids Get Control Over Bedtime With The Bedtime Pass : Shots - Health News : NPR
Children often don't want to go to sleep, and parents don't like to put them to bed. A simple card makes it much less of a struggle, researchers say, giving everyone in the family some control.
Making challenging subjects fun
Making challenging subjects fun
How I Hire: My Guiding Principles | Angela Ahrendts | LinkedIn
In this series, professionals share their hiring secrets. Read the stories here, then write your own (use #HowIHire somewhere in the body of your post).
Stop Trying To Be Creative | FiveThirtyEight
I recently finished a story I’d spent several months obsessing over. When I pitched the piece to my editor, I knew that I’d found a worthy subject, but I couldn…
Friends at Work? Not So Much - The New York Times
Americans used to socialize more with their colleagues. Now, the office is more transactional.
How Louis C. K. Became Funny and Why it Matters
The Unfair Truth About How Creative People Really Succeed — Goins, Writer
On Networks, Connections, and Relationships
Dan Pink on the State of Free Agent Nation in 2015 (And Beyond)
Brian Clark at Rainmaker interviews Dan Pink for Unemployable
Day traders rarely make history
The Best Jobs Now Require You To Be A People Person | FiveThirtyEight
Are you good at math? A computer whiz? Well, great! Presumably your “hard skills” are a surefire ticket to a high-paying job. Well, maybe that used to be the ca…
I’ve Spent A Lifetime Building a Mighty Network. Here Are My Secrets. — Backchannel — Medium
Rule One: Take pleasure in it. It’s not just a safety net, it’s YOUR net. ¶ I’ve long been told that I “know everyone.”…
The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and for Companies
The high cost of overwork.
You know who needs grace? I'll tell you.
The other day I told you how I navigate WordPress drama. Now I'll let you know how I deal with high standards. It's all about who needs grace.
Einstein Was Boring Before He Was Brilliant - Study Hacks - Cal Newport
The Einstein Myth The story has become lore. Albert Einstein was a rebellious student who chafed against traditional schooling and earned bad grades.
The surprising number of parents scaling back at work to care for kids - The Washington Post
A new Washington Post poll shows how the burden of tending to children is shaping careers.
Learning To Cut Yourself Some Slack
Excessive ambition can be a cruel taskmaster. Here are a few things I've learned about keeping a realistic pace.
When It’s OK to Ignore Feedback
Not every opinion is useful.
How To Make New Friends As An Adult | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
As we get older, it gets harder to find new friends. Here’s how to break the ice, at any age.
Not an Introvert, Not an Extrovert? You May Be An Ambivert - WSJ
Psychologists and behavioral scientists are looking more closely at ambiversion—a personality type that can adapt to social or solitary environments.
Yes!, please and thank you
Tim Ferriss in a Toga: The Ancient Greeks on Labor and the Good Life
▶ Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon Form 2-Man Doo-Wop Group Using iPad App - YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Seth's Blog: In search of your calling
I don't think we have a calling. I do think it's possible to have a caring. A calling implies that there's just one thing for you, just one thing you're supposed to do. What we most need in our lives,...
The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives : NPR Ed : NPR
Goal-setting closed achievement gaps in a recent experiment. The key element? Students put their thoughts in writing.
What if you could replace performance evaluations with four simple questions? - The Washington Post
In big move, Accenture will get rid of annual performance reviews and rankings - The Washington Post
The firm tells The Washington Post that it will abandon its old system for all 330,000 employees, starting in September.
Brené Brown on Empathy - YouTube
What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuin...