“So, what do you do?” By Yvonne Milosevic If your attempts at networking aren’t making serious inroads, you may need to reconsider the conversation starters you’re using. Research led by Professor Sean Martin of the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business looked at how…
By Yvonne Milosevic How many times have you walked out of a meeting feeling energized and productive? We’ll wait while you shuffle through your memories to find that elusive occasion. If you thought you had too many meetings before the pandemic, current stats will leave you in tears.…
By Yvonne Milosevic The modern workplace is a minefield of distractions and interruptions. Though how you react when interrupted may depend on many factors. For instance, are you doing deep work and using all your concentration to stay focused on a task? Or are you…
By Yvonne Milosevic As a high school sophomore, Stephen Curry was as far from the image of an NBA superstar as you could imagine. At 5’6’’ and 125 pounds, he was the quintessential underdog underestimated by all. The Golden State Warriors point guard is now a…
By Yvonne Milosevic Many people (perhaps rightly) fear that the proliferation of robots at work will drive them to the unemployment line. The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in so many aspects of our lives has left our collective heads spinning. Sure, we can…
The secret is to explore, then exploit. By Yvonne Milosevic Whether you want to become an expert in photography, computer programming, or even MMA, the path toward mastery has certain guideposts in common. Kellogg Insight offers these three tips for anybody looking to become a…
By Yvonne Milosevic You might have all the technical skills in the world under your belt—and be brilliant as heck—but still have trouble advancing to a leadership role in your company. Why? The answer could be your EQ. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to…
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…
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…