By Yvonne Milosevic We’re often so obsessed with our own career progression we forget that the boss can move on, too. Suddenly, you’re stressing over how your team will continue to function once the linchpin is no longer there. But it’s not just dealing with…
By Yvonne Milosevic Many of us are familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain.” Personal trainers often use this mantra to prod clients into a hardcore fitness regimen. But today, we’re sharing research that shows how getting out of your comfort zone can motivate…
By Yvonne Milosevic As a society, we have so.many.hangups about asking for help. We worry about looking bad or imposing on colleagues. Also, we’re fiercely independent, which makes voicing any weakness feel akin to admitting failure. Vanessa K. Bohns, a professor of organizational behavior at…
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 Remember the Spike Jonze movie Her? In it, Theodore falls in love with his intuitive operating system, “Samantha.” That far-out concept felt groundbreaking in 2013. Flash forward to today, and automation is everywhere. Robots continue to replace humans in a variety of…
By Yvonne Milosevic As anyone who dines out on the regular knows, sharing plates is in. But did you know that nibbling off the same dish has business benefits, too? Kinda obvi, but sharing plates requires people to coordinate their physical actions. Otherwise, you might…