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The #1 cause of burnout is not what you think
Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely.
Sep 23, 2025
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How leaders can deliver the social connection most of us crave
Disconnection is not a personal failure, but a systems challenge — and an opportunity for employers to strengthen our social fabric.
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Design learning that earns attention
What a philosophy educator with two million followers can teach L&D about earning engagement.
Jan 27
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How to be as innovative as the Wright brothers — no computers required
Our algorithmic age encourages us to over-index on probabilities — but we should instead exercise our “storythinking brain” and focus on possibilities.
Jan 20
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Failure is the key to “ultimate success”
“You’re not punished for failing, you’re punished for not trying.” Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success.
Jan 13
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Why the best leaders help their teams to “savor” the world
In an age of polycrisis, argues leadership coach Lisa Bennett, we should spend less time trying to save the world — and focus on savoring it instead.
Jan 6
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The art of the hook: How Simon Squibb redefines influence
British entrepreneur Simon Squibb made his fortune and retired — then amassed legions of followers by giving away sharp business advice for free.
Dec 30, 2025
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Inside the meteoric rise of Mercor
AI “eval” outfit Mercor is one of the fastest growing companies in history. But will their rocket run out of fuel? Big Think investigates.
Dec 23, 2025
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The 3 ingredients for capturing people's attention
To win over any audience you need to master “cut-through” — former TV and film actor Dominic Colenso wants to give you the secret sauce
Dec 16, 2025
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Will AI decimate consulting?
AI has brought a reckoning to the consulting industry — and the death knell will quickly sound for those who fail to adapt.
Dec 9, 2025
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Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales on trust and neutrality
“One of the best things I did was remove my Twitter/X login from my phone.”
Dec 2, 2025
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