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The OODA loop: how the greatest military strategists make decisions in the face of uncertainty

Successful leaders within this organization foster an environment of experimentation, mistakes and uncertainty, giving room for rapid adaptation. Read More

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Americans spend an astonishing amount of time sitting down and it’s not good

Researchers found that both adults and teens have increased their seated time by nearly an hour a day from 2007 to 2016. Wow! … Read More

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Secrets from a former FBI negotiator on how to get what you want

Great negotiators listen for very specific things, just like great athletes are looking for tendencies or quirks in the people on the other side. Read More

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Study: Uber drivers are operating in the dark when it comes to pay

Since Uber entered the D.C. market in 2011, it has cut drivers’ base rates, added a rider safety fee (“booking fee”), and increased its own commission. Read More

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That bad restaurant review you read on Yelp may have been influenced by this odd thing

“Restaurant managers may see more than the usual bad reviews on certain days, and it may have nothing to do with the service or the quality of the food.” … Read More

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Children are ingesting this dangerous object more and more every year

The rate at which children ingest foreign bodies has risen about 92% during the 21 year study period and is continuing to increase by about 4% annually. Read More

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Researchers devise new deadline trick: decide which deadlines are actually important

The project manager is given a deadline for completion and makes decisions around that, assuming that it will not change. But in reality, it often does. Read More

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Craft beer breweries are drying up in the UK

“We’re not saying that the market is shrinking, just the number of players is consolidating and sales growth is going to be harder to come by.” … Read More

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Working out is great, but doing it this way might make you live longer

A test conducted by Brazilian scientists, suggests that muscle power helps keep your body in better shape than just regular muscle strength. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.