By Yvonne Milosevic We don’t know about you, but here at the Blacklight, we’re so ready to turn the page on 2021. Sure, no one can predict what fresh calamity might lurk just around the corner. But we firmly believe that we can weather any…
By Yvonne Milosevic Good feedback, at its heart, is meant to help someone improve. Yet we often struggle when giving feedback, so we try to avoid the chore altogether. If it’s your job to assess others, remember that often, how you say it matters more…
By Yvonne Milosevic There’s a key ingredient missing from most brainstorming sessions, and it’s called burstiness. To visualize what this looks like, imagine a boisterous family dinner, where the conversation ricochets around the table. Or think of improv, where the ideas tumble out, and each person…
Do you have a passion for something like wine, football, movies, or photography? Then beware of the effects of becoming too knowledgeable about your leisure pursuit. According to researchers from the Kellogg School of Management, expertise has a surprising downside. By Yvonne Milosevic Who would have…
By Yvonne Milosevic Whether your current work arrangement is completely remote or hybrid, you could fall victim to an increasingly common cognitive bias. Known as proximity or distance bias, it's what happens when managers unintentionally favor employees who are closest to them over those who…