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Forget Perks—Here's What Truly Satisfies Employees
Forget Perks—Here's What Makes Employees Happy
21 Nov 2025
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Data from 7,500 companies shows that happier employees outperform the market. Harvard…
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How to Forge Your Mental Strength
How to Build Your Mental Strength
12 Aug 2020
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First, realize there’s a difference between acting tough and actually being mentally strong. Devel…
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How the Meritocracy Illusion Divided the U.S.
How the Myth of Meritocracy Divided the U.S.
11 Nov 2020
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One week after a contentious U.S. election, we speak with Harvard political philosopher…
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Using Philosophy to Overcome a Mid-Career Crisis
Using Philosophy to Deal with a Mid-Career Crisis
27 Feb 2019
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When MIT philosophy professor Kieran Setiya had a midlife crisis, he turned to phi…
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Presenting Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study)
Telling Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study)
30 Oct 2019
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Setup, conflict, resolution. You know right away when you see an effective chart…
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The Limits of How We Picture the Future
The Limits of How We Imagine the Future
5 Sep 2025
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We’re not as good at imagining the future as we think. Here’s why even smart companies overlo…
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U.S. Politics Are Dysfunctional: Here's How Industry Competition Theory Can Help Repair the System
U.S. Politics Are Broken: Here's How Industry Competition Theory Can Help Fix the System
25 Oct 2024
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Unhealthy competition is at the root of pol…
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Methods for Underdogs: How Alibaba's Taobao Dominated eBay in China | Cold Call
Strategies for Underdogs: How Alibaba’s Taobao Beat eBay in China | Cold Call
21 Jun 2023
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In 2007, Alibaba’s Taobao became China’s leading consu…
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Struggling to Get Promoted?
Struggling to Get Promoted?
16 Nov 2024
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Do you feel like you’re ready for a promotion, but you’re just not getting it? Executive coach Muriel Wi…
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How Do I Preserve Motivation After Surviving Layoffs? | Coaching Real Leaders
How Do I Stay Motivated After Surviving Layoffs? | Coaching Real Leaders
5 Jun 2023
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She’s finally found a leadership role that feels aligned wit…
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