Thinking Clearly and Analytically

Awe often occurs as a result of something in our external world that overwhelms our senses – a beautiful sunset, a magnificent mountain, or the night sky above. But sometimes, awe can result from things that are not from the physical realm at all, but rather within our own minds – whether from learning a mind-blowing fact or allowing ourselves to see something in a new light.

Ideas for designing and delivering engaging learning programs when you and your participants are geographically dispersed.

In 'long haul' COVID-19 and other chronic health conditions, brain fog is poorly understood.

First study to show effects of small time use; more “joints” equal more damage

What’s the antidote to all this connectivity? According to 3 experts who spoke at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, there’s no magic bullet yet.

They note it is hard enough to present over the web – and taking in audience impressions via webcams, checking chat, scanning the participant pane, the Q&A pane, monitoring audio and one’s own video is tough to observe and incorporate.

Many experts are convinced that fast and easy screening can stop the virus. But that theory fails to account for the messiness of real life.

Neuroscience shows why numbers-based HR management is obsolete.

Mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound, researchers find. Nearly 25% of Americans are depressed, particularly those who have low incomes and have lost a job or a loved one.

Even a simple comment by one person can erupt into a full-blown fight. Naturally, logic is often missing from these so-called conversations.

The human brain is pretty amazing. This infographic offers some fascinating facts about the remarkable organ we call the brain.

Epi­demi­o­log­ic stud­ies have shown that life­time expo­sures to high­er edu­ca­tion, high­er occu­pa­tion­al attain­ment, and cog­ni­tive­ly stim­u­lat­ing activ­i­ties are asso­ci­at­ed with reduced risk of Alzheimer demen­tia.

What’s the antidote to all this connectivity? According to 3 experts who spoke at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, there’s no magic bullet yet.

Great problem solvers are made, not born. That’s what we’ve found after decades of problem solving with leaders across business, nonprofit, and policy sectors. These leaders learn to adopt a particularly open and curious mindset, and adhere to a systematic process for cracking even the most inscrutable problems.