What is in the heart of conflict? Why do people sometimes value conflict more than peace? James Ferrell, the author or coauthor of several bestselling books about leadership, self-deception and the anatomy of peace, is disclosing the subject matter.
Creative thinking and how to get out of the box and generate ideas is what a full-time professor at the Alma Mater Studiorum at the University of Bologna, Giovanni Corazza is speaking about.
Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we’re wrong about that? «Wrongologist» Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility.
Safety is the first priority when you are travelling, especially now when the world in some of its most popular places is too far from being peaceful and welcoming. This simple yet very useful video guide will help you feel safe wherever you go.
We did a research on the 10 best ways to spend summer. Here’s what we came up with. Top-10 summer activities 10. Travel and Share Your Experiences 9. Out Door Passion 8. Pick, Smell and Share Summer Flowers 7. Summer Sports 6. Summer Barbecue 5. Summer Walks 4. Visit an Amusement Park or Garden 3. Summer Picnics 2. Take a City Tour 1. A Day at …
Maria Ploumaki (Switzerland) works with global businesses, executing strategies and negotiations for them that significantly improve their value chain and competitive advantage. She has achieved extraordinary results in global procurement, supply chain management and market share improvement. Maria describes the most important skills behind …
Despite many appearances to the contrary, no CEO can — or should — do it all. Watch the CEO of UnboundID Steve Shoaff sharing the valuable lessons he’s learned in delegating and the importance of working on, not in, your business.
In war we often see only the frontline stories of soldiers and combat. If you want to see the other side, listen to powerful «backline» stories of women who are courageous and wise enough to keep everyday life going during conflicts. The stories are told at TED Global 2010 by Zainab Salbi. If you like the first video watch this powerful …
An interesting experiment proved that changes in learning conditions could facilitate learning. If you would like to know how to learn smarter, not harder, watch this short video.
The hardest decision people make is probably the one to choose between two equal opportunities. In this video professor Ruth Chang unfolds the advantage and the necessity of hard choices in our lives.
What do people really say when they say ‘NO’ to changes? This is what professor Jason Clarke suggests it might mean and how to deal with it.
Did you know you can fall in love with anyone just by asking them 36 questions? Mandy Len Catron tried this experiment, it worked, and she wrote an exciting article about it. But … is that real love? Did it last? And what’s the difference between falling in love and staying in love?
They say that 80 % of any presentation success depends on how we start and finish it. Watch the video to learn how to open and close your presentation most efficiently.
Public Speaking is a skill that takes years to develop, but there are some simple ways to instantly improve your speaking and presentation skills. Here are simple tips for preparing, practicing, and rapidly improving your ability. And as a bonus, each tip includes a link to an awesome TED Talk; not only can you see great speakers in action, you can …
If you can’t hear English around you every day, knowing how to say new words can be very difficult! There are so many words that begin with C in English, but it’s hard to know if the C makes a sound like an S or a K. I am very excited to have figured out HOW you can know which sound the C makes! Watch this video to learn the trick and start …
If you need some simple tips on how to be an effective mentor, watch the video.
We’ll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking …
If you are not sure what to start the New Year with, you may like to follow some valuable advice from your favourite Disney characters.
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