Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one — a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career development consultants Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper invite you to replace this outdated and limiting model with “squiggly” careers: dynamic, open-ended growth paths tailor-made for your individual needs, […]
The power of believing that you can improve
Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not […]
How to recognize privilege – and uplift those without it
Depending on your lot in life, you may see the status quo as a result of unearned privilege or a simple reflection of merit. Backed by statistics and personal stories, lawyer Mariam Veiszadeh offers a much-needed perspective check on the quasi-equality touted in business today, calling for real change in workplace diversity and inclusion that […]
How diversity makes teams more innovative
Are diverse companies really more innovative? Rocío Lorenzo and her team surveyed 171 companies to find out — and the answer was a clear yes. In a talk that will help you build a better, more robust company, Lorenzo dives into the data and explains how your company can start producing fresher, more creative ideas […]
Multi-Touch Attribution for a Cookie-less world
The truth is: As long as you have first-party data, you can use AI-based MTA to understand what parts of your marketing work and this will still apply post cookie-apocalypse. Standard heuristic methods — first click, last click, linear — apply set patterns to your data whereas AI methods learn patterns from your data. In this blog we’ll crack […]
Decision fatigue: what to do when endless choices are sapping your energy
Decision fatigue is incredibly common and surprisingly draining. Here’s why it happens and how you can reignite your energy and focus. What should you eat for breakfast? What email should you answer first? Who should take the notes in your team meeting? What project will your team prioritize next? Which candidate are you going to […]
Norway
Cruising from Southampton around Norway on P&O’s Ioana for 7 nights my rough itinerary is below followed by a custom map I created. Sat 4th May – Embarkation Sun 5th May – At Sea Mon 6th May – Stavanger, Norway Will also cruise by Innvikfjorden and Nordfjord. Would be nice to hike Pulpit rock but […]
The power of time off
Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali.
Why we make bad financial choices — even when we know better
We all know we should spend less and save more, yet many of us struggle to do it and blame ourselves. Turns out, our environment is what we really need to change, and behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa explains why.
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness
What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he […]