By Yvonne Milosevic Logic tells us that the best way to market anything is to focus on making it as enticing as possible. But when trying to drum up enthusiasm for a new product, innovative solution, or social initiative, one thing often stands in the…
By Yvonne Milosevic Did you know that we make near-instant assessments of people when we first meet them? According to prior research by Chicago Booth psychology professor Alexander Todorov, when we see a new face, our brains decide whether a person is attractive and trustworthy…
Use These 5 Tips to Convince Your Boss By Yvonne Milosevic Thanks to the COVID-19 Delta variant, many companies have had to hit pause on a complete return to the office. But what if you’ve realized that you'd like to keep working from home indefinitely?…
By Yvonne Milosevic “I just love meetings!” said no one ever. It's more likely you either loathe them, or they bore you to tears. Roughly 55 million meetings occur each week, and 67% of employees say that time spent in meetings hinders productive work. But eliminating…
By Yvonne Milosevic Do you often experience anxiety before giving a presentation or having an uncomfortable conversation? If so, this Stanford neurobiologist’s hacks to calm your speaking jitters could change your life. Andrew Huberman, an associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology, recently stopped by the…
By Yvonne Milosevic Have you bought into the whole “failure is life’s best teacher” theory? Well, we’re here to tell you that you can put that idea on ice. Research led by Chicago Booth professor Ayelet Fishbach reveals that, contrary to popular wisdom, people learn less…
By Yvonne Milosevic Ahhh, the lazy coworker—just about every workplace has one. There’s the guy who comes in late and leaves early, takes two-hour lunch breaks, and has turned procrastination into an art form. Then there’s the gal who always delegates but still has a…
By Yvonne Milosevic Want to know what is the most underappreciated technology of the last year-plus? The humble telephone. When the pandemic began, businesses, schools, and everyone between rushed to embrace video conferencing tools. But staring at faces in boxes all day didn’t turn out…
By Yvonne Milosevic What is executive presence? The answer is often a maddening, “I can’t define it, but I know it when I see it.” Not exactly helpful for anyone trying to grow professionally. In essence, a person with executive presence has mastered the most…
By Yvonne Milosevic “Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.” – Horace Mann We probably don’t need to sell you on the karmic benefits of donating your time for a worthy cause. But besides all the feels you get for helping others, there’s…