Different kinds of work require different types of motivation. Here’s how and when to use these three psychological principles.
Different kinds of work require different types of motivation. Here’s how and when to use these three psychological principles.
I tend to wake up early and do my best work while the sun is coming up. Whenever I try to work late at night, I find I’m less focused and I have trouble thinking creatively.
Though it is often misunderstood, good design can help a company thrive.
Though it is often misunderstood, good design can help a company thrive.
Several weeks ago my sister, Judy, introduced me to a podcast called Presidential, and I’ve become addicted to it. It’s a week-by-week exploration of each American president, with a playful spirit and provocative leadership insights. The most recent episode I listened to focused on FDR’s relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt, who wrote a book called Tomorrow Is Now. What could be more modern than that?
Cole Haan taps into its long history of craftsmanship with these loafers and oxfords that take 24 hours to make by hand.
Cole Haan taps into its long history of craftsmanship with these loafers and oxfords that take 24 hours to make by hand.
Today, Cole Haan unveils a new collection of leather loafers and oxfords that are entirely made in the small town of Lewiston in Maine. It has partnered with five expert leatherworkers who make each pair by hand, a process that takes more than 24 hours. It’s part of the company’s strategy to tap into its long history of artisanal craftsmanship.
Between consignment e-tailers and luxury-label rental sites, consumers are approaching designer fashion with a whole new mentality.
Between consignment e-tailers and luxury-label rental sites, consumers are approaching designer fashion with a whole new mentality.
The Kardashians don’t exemplify thriftiness, so it was surprising when Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie partnered with the luxury consignment site The RealReal in August. The sisters listed 200 pieces from their personal closets, ranging from Chanel purses to Christian Louboutin heels, at nearly 80% off retail value. “Now you can own pieces from my closet!” Khloé Kardashian proudly tweeted to her 21 million followers.
Getting “bogged down” in detail is sort of the point.
Getting “bogged down” in detail is sort of the point.
There are lots of necessary evils at work, with meetings at the top of most people’s lists. And of all of them, perhaps the greatest displeasure is reserved for the one you all suffer through together: the weekly staff meeting. Since it’s the only time your whole team meets as one on a regular basis, you’d think it would be really valuable. Instead, it’s a time-suck, and afterward people trudge back to their desks thinking, “Did I really need to be there for that?”
Survios’ Raw Data is said to be the first VR game to hit $1 million in sales in a month.
Survios’ Raw Data is said to be the first VR game to hit $1 million in sales in a month.
Sean Parker may have famously said of Facebook’s early years that only a billion dollars is cool, but for the maker of the hit virtual reality game Raw Data, a million dollars is a damn good start.
Companies including IBM, GE, and Hilton Worldwide are using algorithms to screen, test, and hire new talent.
Companies including IBM, GE, and Hilton Worldwide are using algorithms to screen, test, and hire new talent.
Making a good impression with a prospective employer often requires little more than a great résumé and congenial personality. But how do you impress an algorithm? That’s the question facing applicants of Facebook, IBM, and a spate of other companies that are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their hiring practices. They’re using machines to scan work samples, parse social media posts, and analyze facial expressions on behalf of HR managers. Such practices raise questions about accuracy and privacy, but proponents argue that harnessing AI for hiring could lead to more diverse, empathetic, and dynamic workplaces.
The DNA testing company and the governor’s office are aiming for learnings that might help keep Nevadans (and the rest of us) healthier.
The DNA testing company and the governor’s office are aiming for learnings that might help keep Nevadans (and the rest of us) healthier.
Consumer genomics company 23andMe has seen a big spike in inbound requests from researchers that want to study its 1.2 million-strong genetics database. Now, it’s collaborating with one of its biggest research partners yet: The governor’s office in Nevada.
Strategic planning to get people out of the office can be a great way to bust silos and strengthen company culture.
Strategic planning to get people out of the office can be a great way to bust silos and strengthen company culture.
While some workers may be dreading trust falls and sitting around the fire singing “Kumbaya” while packing their bags, corporate retreats have been identified as a critical element to developing bonds, breaking through stuck team dynamics, and hitting the refresh button.
How long until blockchain technology makes banking faster?
How long until blockchain technology makes banking faster?
For the last four years, Ripple Labs has been working to develop and scale a new technical infrastructure for sending money between banks and across borders using distributed ledger technology—the same stuff that powers bitcoin transactions. But instead of using bitcoin to move money, Ripple uses a digital asset called XRP. Unlike bitcoin, XRP is not a currency. It’s a digital asset that carriers value across a blockchain system. The company’s goal is to make the transfer of money instant and cheap.
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