This Million-Dollar Advice Will Make You an Outstanding Leader
“Earlier this month I was with a group of global experts who regularly consult with the most successful entrepreneurs and leaders both in small growing businesses and Fortune 500 companies. We were preparing for the Million Dollar Consulting Convention, hosted by the rockstar of consulting himself, Alan Weiss, and I realized I had to ask everyone for their No. 1 piece of advice so that I could share it here.”
Dare to disagree
Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren’t echo chambers — and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree.
When Multitasking Makes You Happy and When It Doesn’t
Would you be happier if you spent an hour juggling emails, meetings, and data analysis, or if you spent that hour focused only on data analysis? Which would you enjoy more: a Saturday spent bouncing from running errands, to cooking an elaborate dinner, to playing with the kids, or a Saturday dedicated solely to playing with the kids? In short, how does variety among one’s activities influence happiness? Our research tackles this fundamental question.
How A 15-Year-Old CEO Is Bringing Eyesight To Those In Need
Lillian Pravda is the CEO of Vision for and from Children, which helps people without access to vision care. Pravda is also just 15 years old, and her organization has already provided eye care to more than 24,000 people.
9 Ways To Turn Your Desk Into The Ideal Workspace
“Your workstation should fit you like a tailored shirt,” says University of California ergonomist David Rempel. “If I come to your workstation and you’re six inches taller than me, it shouldn’t fit me.”
The world looks very different at 3 a.m. when you’re lying in bed staring at the ceiling or the clock. “How will I make it through tomorrow without any sleep?” you worry.