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A new study of 40,000 real estate agents suggests that the first professional connection you make can boost your odds of success by 25%.
Parents offer rewards because they think it will help a child reach a desired goal. But it is more helpful to focus on effort than ‘success’.
A former fencer who fell in love with the samurai sword explains how learning to wield the weapon can help people stave off trouble in other areas of life.
A scholar of ancient Greek philosophy writes about Aristotle’s timeless advice on how to nurture and keep friendships.
Avoiding failure by playing it safe may limit opportunities for learning and growth.
New research suggests that despite the social mythology that surrounds testosterone in men, it may be much less important for life chances than previously thought.
Many great innovators have personality traits in common. Comfort with uncertainty is critical, but passion, curiosity and a number of other learnable skills can prime you for an innovate idea.
Ignore business books which promise to reveal the secret formula of success – usually it’s down to luck.
Canadian technology start-ups that incorporate an approach that learns from failure tend to perform and innovate with greater success than start-ups that seek to assign blame.
I wanted to see whether this extreme example of a team effort could tell us anything about the workplace.
Here are some key factors of success to consider for western government taking on large projects – following these will help prevent the routine fails we often see.
Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes, British tennis player Andy Murray and American gymnast Simone Biles all have something in common: adverse childhood experiences.
The Anthill 27: Confidence
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A podcast about confidence – from how it works in our brains and whether it can get us ahead at work to how confidence tricksters fool people into falling for their scams.
Entrepreneurs must grapple with uncertainty and work the longest hours. Yet they are happier and often healthier than people in other jobs.
The ancient Chinese teacher called reflection the best way to become wise, yet we rarely consider it a core trait of a great leader. It’s time for that to change.
Exceptional people come from exceptional circumstances that can’t easily be replicated.
Practical reads to propel you to professional success.
Humble CEOs may be the new prize, but they are in short supply and face distinctive challenges.
A high school science test, a Psych 101 course, long job applications: Sometimes it’s hard to be motivated to succeed. As it turns out, how you respond to difficulty and ease can make all the difference.
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Associate Professor of Strategy and Behavioural Science, Imperial College London
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Professor of Operations Research, Brock University
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Associate Professor of Marketing, Cognitive Science, & Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
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Director of the Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work, Bournemouth University
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Professor Entrepreneurship and Strategy, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Sex and Relationship Therapist, University of Westminster
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