By Yvonne Milosevic Have you heard of the scarcity principle? It says that we’re attracted to things that seem in short supply. If something’s hard to get, it must be worth having. Think red diamonds. Nike Killshot 2 sneakers. Or the mass hysteria surrounding the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many professionals back into job-hunting mode again. Now, new research from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business suggests applying for a position is totally passé. It found that a strategy of letting the job find you, known as passive job…
By Yvonne Milosevic As you mentally map out your career path, an obvious question immediately crops up. Professionally speaking, is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? At first glance, it would appear becoming a specialist is the key to greater success. After…
If you think the term “rival” is just another word for "enemy," it’s time to reconsider. Rivalry, when viewed as a motivator, can spur you to work harder to improve your skills and performance both in and outside of work. By Yvonne Milosevic The idea…
By Yvonne Milosevic For many people, the start of a new decade had sparked the desire to explore new career paths in 2020. Then, the coronavirus pandemic struck. Suddenly, we were sheltering in place, working from home, or unemployed overnight. Those conditions might seem incompatible…
By Yvonne Milosevic If you’re a college basketball fan still mourning the loss of spring competition due to COVID-19, this post might offer some small comfort, especially if you’re a Blue Devils fan. Duke University’s famed basketball coach Mike Kryzewski (aka Coach K.) recently chatted…
By Yvonne Milosevic Workplace loneliness was already a major problem long before the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. As a matter of fact, a recent report from the healthcare company Cigna found that more than half of younger workers (Millennials and Gen Zers) reported feeling isolated…
By Yvonne Milosevic In an ideal universe, we’d all have awesome, fulfilling careers with a ridiculous salary and benefits package. Alas, on this planet, not every job nourishes the soul. Whether you’re a recent college grad or several years into your career, at some point,…
By Yvonne Milosevic Are you a fan of team brainstorming sessions? Many of us need to collaborate from time to time to come up with creative solutions at work. The trouble is, some research suggests that teams are less creative than individuals. If so, then…
By Yvonne Milosevic If you’re one of the millions of people fighting a constant battle against digital distractions, Stanford MBA and former GSB lecturer Nir Eyal wants you to know that all hope is not lost. In his new book Indistractable: How to Control Your…