Thought Leadership
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Finding the next Einstein
Jonathan Wai, a psychologist and talent-identification expert describes what it takes to become a member of the global elite
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Sometimes self-service costs more
Self-service environments in most apparel stores — get too busy. Their work raises questions about when cutting labour costs might go too far and suggests way companies might increase sales
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Do mentions of God persuade consumers to buy?
Research shows that references to God can prompt people to take more risks
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Online money transfers and the "Skype" of money
Companies like TransferWise and CurrencyFair are gaining popularity in the online money transfer market. Will such services disrupt traditional banking the same way Skype disrupted long-distance telephony?
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Apple and Amazon are 'frenemies' when it comes to eReaders
New research by Feng Zhu and colleagues reveals why sometimes it's better for fierce competitors like Apple and Amazon to work together
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A new twist to the beauty bias
Attractive men may appear more competent, but it won't always land them the job
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Left brain, right stuff
Phil Rosenzweig, the IMD Professor and author talks about the importance of recognizing your ability to affect outcomes
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Working in the cloud: Five ways to maximize online collaboration
Five lessons we have learned about maximizing performance in the cloud
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Jesper Sørensen: Why do entrepreneurs take the leap?
Despite the romanticized image of billion-dollar paydays for founders of tech firms, taking the leap into entrepreneurship is fraught with risk. So then why do so many workers give up the security of a steady paycheck and strike out on their own?
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BMW China: Foot to the floor
BMW China President and CEO Karsten Engel on how China became the company's largest market globally, and how things are shaping up in the 'New Normal'
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The promotion that makes you feel bad
Receiving an unexpected professional status bump doesn't always feel good, especially if it wasn't really earned. Companies need to be aware of potential problems with unearned status gain, and be ready with solutions, says Tsedal Neeley