By Yvonne Milosevic Want to get better at a foreign language/playing the piano/giving presentations? The not-so-secret method for improving performance in almost any area of life is practice. And lots of it. But a study shared in Insights by Stanford Business found that practice does…
By Yvonne Milosevic Social media has become an essential part of modern life—especially during the quarantine. With social distancing recommendations in place, it’s the primary way many of us interact these days. According to Statista, nearly 80% of Americans are on social networks, and three-quarters of…
Why Curiosity Makes Us Crave By Yvonne Milosevic Holiday shopping looked a little different this year (thanks, COVID!). But savvy marketers still tapped into some powerful neuroscience to pump up sales. Today, we’re exploring the link between unsatisfied curiosity and cravings. When we receive information…
By Yvonne Milosevic If you’re following public health guidelines closely, you probably won’t be taking your usual winter vacation or attending a mega New Year’s Eve bash this year. Most of us are just trying to keep it together as we near the end of…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’ve made peace with the fact that virtual meetings are with us for the long haul. Despite the vaccine's imminent arrival, many companies are allowing employees to work from home well into 2021. Meaning, we’re going to be dealing with “Zoom fatigue”…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’ve got good news for everyone who hates ultra-aggressive company cultures. You know, places where intimidating, selfish, manipulative people always seem to get ahead. Researchers from UC Berkeley have found that obnoxious people have no advantage over their nicer peers. It turns…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’re on the cusp of the holiday season during a global pandemic. To put it mildly, people are feeling out of sorts. With many cherished traditions on ice until (fingers crossed) 2021, we’ll need to work extra hard to connect with each…
By Yvonne Milosevic If you think back to some of the best coaches you’ve had throughout your life, how would you describe them? Chances are, words such as encouraging, positive, enthusiastic, or supportive come to mind. Whether we’re talking sports coach, life coach, or professional…
By Yvonne Milosevic Even the most prepared and accomplished professionals experience periods of self-doubt. Often, these feelings work on a subconscious level. But if left unaddressed, they can limit your potential and can even sabotage your career. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.…
By Yvonne Milosevic Human communication has evolved, but one thing remains constant: we convey a lot of what we’re thinking and feeling through body language. We can show empathy, anger, boredom, and more without saying a word. Now, thanks to COVID-19, in-person cues have mostly…