By Yvonne Milosevic We often think of confidence and humility as opposing qualities. But did you know that, in the realm of leadership, combining the two can lead to better outcomes? Confidence is essential for a leader to inspire trust and decisiveness. But without humility,…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’re living in the digital age, but that doesn’t mean the skills we’ll need to thrive professionally center on technology. Recent research in Harvard Business Review points to other qualities that matter more than digital literacy. Think squishier traits such as adaptability,…
By Yvonne Milosevic Do you consider yourself a charismatic person? Many of us could learn a thing or two about charisma and the art of persuasion. If you want to increase your influence on others, it helps to understand a few basic principles. And it…
By Yvonne Milosevic Nearly 95% of our decisions in life are rooted in emotion —not logic. If that figure triggered a reaction of stunned disbelief, let rockstar Stanford GSB marketing professor/neuroscientist Baba Shiv explain. “The rational brain accounts for only about 5% to 10% of…
By Yvonne Milosevic Step into any supermarket in the U.S. and it’s immediately clear that you’re in the land of bounty. Browse the yogurt section, and there are literally 78 flavors of Yoplait. Need to pick up some cereal? Good luck deciding between the top…