Confidence

“This psychologically wise advice-giving nudge, which has relevance for policy and practice, suggests a valuable approach to improving achievement: one that puts people in a position to give.” … Read More

According to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ, men are considerably more likely than women to decorate their own work with plaudits, namely ones that elude to the paper’s novelty and perspicacity. Read More

A Stanford research study reported by Forbes showed that statistics alone have a retention rate of 5-10%, but when coupled with anecdotes, the retention rate rises to 65-70%. Read More

Classic Blue was selected for its “timeless and enduring hue elegant in its simplicity,” according to Pantone. It’s similar to the sky at dusk with qualities that make it versatile, yet thought-provoking as well. Read More

When you proactively give yourself less time to do something, you’re forced to focus on only those things that produce the desired result. Read More

Mikaela Kiner, HR veteran and author of the forthcoming book Female Firebrands: Stories to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace, says, “Imposter syndrome creates an invisible fence that prohibits advancement.” … Read More

“Our research has implications not simply for romantic relationships but also for interpersonal encounters more generally at the workplace, interactions in hospitality as well as in advertising,” the authors wrote. Read More

Instead of apologizing for being a burden, thank people for their help. It can relieve the same sense of anxiety you might feel for taking up peoples’ time, without coming across as apologetic. Read More

It may feel weird going to bed at like 8:30 or 9PM. But you’ll get used to it. Your body may crave the addictions you’ve been feeding it at night. Read More