Thought Leadership
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Swept by intuition: Bad decisions of good leaders
Pattern matching and using emotional information have honed our intuition. But the complexities of the ever-changing modern world demand a more nuanced approach even to the 'gut feeling'. Here's a look at some examples of bad decisions of good leaders
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Empowered rural women as silent change agents: Learnings from the Lakhpati Kisan Program of Tata Trust
The empowerment of rural women creates a ripple effect in the village ecosystem. They not only improve their personal lives but also build a transparent and empowering workplace for more women and enhance the living standard of their entire communities
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When a vacation isn't enough, a sabbatical can recharge your life—and your career
Burning out and ready to quit? Consider an extended break instead. Drawing from research inspired by his own 900-mile journey, DJ DiDonna offers practical advice to help people chart a new path through a sabbatical
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Football: Technology, rules, tactics, migration and human agency of the Beautiful Game
In the last ten years, technology, evolving rules, ensuing tactical changes, global talent migration have changed the Beautiful Game, but one thing that remains constant, is human agency
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Revisiting the Indus Water Treaty: A path to sustainability and stability in the face of climate change
Climate change severely impacts the Indus River system with changes in precipitation, temperature, droughts, and floods. It is time to revisit the treaty to address the impacts of climate change and ensure its relevance and effectiveness in the future
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Buyer beware: How online retailers manipulate prices, and what consumers can do to protect themselves from overpaying
During the last weeks of the year, consumers around the world are looking for good deals for end-of-year holiday shopping. The perception of finding a good deal or what appears to be a steep discount can make all the difference in buying something or not
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Which workers suffer most when new technology arrives?
It's not necessarily who you think
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The great melting and eventual sinking: Have we reached the point of no return?
Fast-melting ice caps and glaciers have perilous and immediate dark sides and slow, excruciating social, ecological, and political pitfalls. Has the time come to explore out-of-the-box solutions to quickly slow down the effects of melting ice caps and rising sea levels? We explore
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How to build your resilience as a leader
If you want both your organization and self to thrive during unpredictable and stressful times, there are five skills you need to master, says professor Maja Djikic
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The consequences of being called a hero
Research finds that veterans, because they are viewed as selfless heroes, tend to be funneled into lower-paying jobs
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When it comes to communication from the top, less isn't more
Many managers don't convey the right amount of information, but those who undercommunicate pay a steeper price