Adam Galinsky: How to speak up for yourself
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The Economist reports on the next level in the marvellous world of 3D printing: Bio-printing. Yes, building actual living tissue with a 3D printer is becoming a new business. However, making whole organs for the purpose of transplants remains elusive. How does bio-printing work, and how is it even possible? The Economist takes a closer…

TED treats us with an inspiring series of 9 heady talks on the nature of ideas, including the thoughts of Steven Johnson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Derek Sivers and Seth Godin. Have you ever wondered how that metaphorical lightbulb goes off? Is an idea divinely inspired, something like a flash of genius? Where do ideas really come from? This fascinating and…

What is it about unfairness? Whether it’s not being invited to a friend’s wedding or getting penalized for bad luck or an honest mistake, unfairness often makes us so upset that we can’t think straight. And it’s not just a personal issue — it’s also bad for business, says Marco Alverà. He explains how his…

While technology may be advancing globalization at a rapid pace, it doesn’t mean that geography is becoming irrelevant. Take Lyft, for example. This ride-sharing service pairs up private individuals who rent out seats in their vehicles for donations from those in need of a lift. The entire process, however, is all orchestrated via an app….

A few years ago, a good friend of mine loaned me a book entitled “The Elegant Universe,” by Brian Greene. He warned me that there were a lot of physics in it, and that it pertained to the essence of the universe, but that I might be interested in reading it. When I inquired as…

Summary. In a recent survey of 100 productivity hacks, timeboxing — migrating to-do lists into calendars — was ranked the most useful. Timeboxing can give you a much greater sense of control over your workday. You decide what to do and when to do it, block out all distractions for that timeboxed period, and get it…