Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authenticity of professionals of color and other underrepresented groups, leading instead to backlash and fewer opportunities. Writer Jodi-Ann Burey outlines steps toward exposing privilege and achieving true […]
The world needs all kinds of minds
Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of […]
The best stats you’ve ever seen
You’ve never seen data presented like this. With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, statistics guru Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called “developing world.”
Forget the pecking order at work
Organizations are often run according to “the superchicken model,” where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn’t what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help — […]
How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills
When programmer Tiffani Ashley Bell learned that thousands of people in Detroit were facing water shutoffs because they couldn’t afford to pay their bills, she decided to take action — in the simplest, most obvious way possible. It’s an inspiring story of how one person with tenacity and an idea can create monumental change — […]
How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas
Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It’s because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. Learn to love being bored as Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out and […]
4 proven ways to kick your procrastination habit
You’ve got a long list of things you want to do, but there’s just one problem: you can’t seem to get — or stay — motivated. Social psychologist Ayelet Fishbach is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you reach your goals while […]
Why the secret to success is setting the right goals
Our leaders and institutions are failing us, but it’s not always because they’re bad or unethical, says venture capitalist John Doerr — often, it’s simply because they’re leading us toward the wrong objectives. In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with “Objectives and Key Results,” or OKRs — […]
Barcelona
Top Recommendations Barcelona Bus Turístic While we did make use of the metro it’s obviously designed to get people from A > B and as such doesn’t necesserily go as direct to all the places you might like to see if you’re visiting. I don’t know why I’ve not liked the idea of a ‘hop […]