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Sunday, 27 February 2022 06:25

How to end a conversation when someone won’t stop talking

When everyone was in the office, it was easier to end a long conversation. Unless you were cornered in the breakroom by someone who kept talking, you could stand and exit the area, signaling that you had somewhere else to go. When you’re on the phone or a Zoom meeting—especially one-on-one—you have to be a little more creative. “Controlling Zoom meetings requires some of the same meeting management techniques applicable to in-person meetings but with a virtual twist,” says Debra A. Dinnocenzo, founder and president of VirtualWorks, a consulting and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Here are…

Saturday, 26 February 2022 06:07

How Putin has fortified Russia against the West’s sanctions

Sebastian Mallaby Now, facing the Ukraine invasion, the United States and its allies are up against a dictator who imposes sacrifice on his people in the name of an antiquated, territorial vision of greatness. The West preemptively ruled out the option of matching force with force, arguing that Ukraine is not a member of NATO — never mind the fact that the security of NATO members bordering Ukraine will be undermined if Russia’s invasion is successful. Instead, the West has bet on the idea that it can fight Russia with sanctions. But sanctions are not free. They, too, demand sacrifice.…

Thursday, 24 February 2022 06:31

If you're not aware of these common biases, your entire leadership strategy is at risk

Hadiz Sikder To avoid making dangerous decisions, we must learn to be aware of the biases that plague us. Seeing may be believing, but it’s not always reality. The other day, on my way to Boston, I was looking out the window at Newark Airport when the shadow of a near-perfect hexagon on the runway caught my eye. The form was so distinct that I assumed the object casting it had to be a hexagonal shape. When I repositioned myself to see beyond the edge of the window frame, all I saw was a large rectangular truck. For a moment,…

Sunday, 20 February 2022 06:20

Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs - Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

Nigeria's T-shirt printers, jingle writers and advertisers are in for a bumper season with the country gearing up for the polls - 12 months away. As candidates begin to emerge for the presidency, as well as thousands of other positions, here is a handy guide to five things to look out for: 1) 'Stomach infrastructure' Bags of rice, bales of cloth and bundles of cash will be distributed to the electorate by grovelling candidates keen to curry favour. Known in Nigerian political parlance as "stomach infrastructure", these gifts will offer a diversion from questions about policies and promises. They will…

Sunday, 20 February 2022 06:14

The surprising health benefits of being kind

They want you to be a "RAKtivist," or a "Random Acts of Kindness activist." Here's why: Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves -- it can also boost the giver's health and happiness, according to research. It's a win-win for all. Here's why. A 'helper's high' Putting the well-being of others before our own without expecting anything in return -- or what is called being altruistic -- stimulates the reward centers of the brain, studies show. Those feel-good chemicals flood our system, producing a sort of "helper's high." Volunteering, for example, has been shown to minimize stress…

Saturday, 19 February 2022 06:15

The 7 habits that lead to happiness in old age

Arthur C. Brooks Your well-being is like a retirement account: The sooner you invest, the greater your returns will be. Imagine yourself 10 years from now. Will you be happier or less happy than you are today? I ask my graduate students—average age, late 20s—this question every year. The majority think they will be happier. But when I ask about their prediction for 50 years from now, it seems a lot less rosy. Being in their late 70s doesn’t sound so great to most of them. They are shocked when I show them the data on what happens to most…

Saturday, 19 February 2022 06:12

Study reveals surprising link between sleep and appetite

How much sleep do you need to lose weight? It's less than you think. If you enjoy hiting the snooze button at least once before getting out of bed, here’s a good reason to keep doing it. In a new study, people consumed fewer calories when they extended their sleep time by an hour. The latest researcher contributes to bulk of good science showing proper sleep is incredibly beneficial to your health — and even an extra 60 minutes can pay off. What’s new — The latest research, published last week in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that participants who prolonged…

Friday, 18 February 2022 06:02

The root cause of procrastination

The more you know about why you are procrastinating the better prepared you are to change your ways As a business coach, it's my job to hold business owners accountable. Every day I talk with leaders who have aspirations to scale and grow their businesses, and we work together to get their businesses to the next level. At the end of each session, we part with a list of action steps that the business owner can take to make real, measurable change over the next few days and weeks. Many will come back having completed most if not all of…

Tuesday, 15 February 2022 06:10

'Vladdy daddy please no war...' Gen Z posts on Russia-Ukraine tensions

The teens, tweens and adults of Gen Z are turning to TikTok and Instagram to hash over the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, some appealing to a leader they call "Vladdy Daddy" to refrain from starting a war. TikTok videos have also become a source for researchers tracking Russia's buildup of more than 100,000 troops near its border with Ukraine, though Moscow denies Western accusations that it is planning to invade its neighbor. Social media users left thousands of comments on Instagram posts from unofficial Russian President Vladimir Putin accounts in recent weeks. A Meta Platforms spokesperson said they are…

Sunday, 13 February 2022 06:18

How to be a little wiser: 3 practical tips from wisdom experts

What is wisdom? What does it mean to be wise? Is it about facts? Common sense? Can it only be gained through experience? We consider these questions because wisdom is an attractive concept. It offers the promise of knowledge, learning, and having a depth of understanding. Maybe even a bit more happiness. And, as a parent and a person in this world, these are important. It makes sense that we would seek wisdom out by reading the Bible, Quran, Buddhist texts, Sun Tzu, and countless quotes about being wise. These all cause us to nod our heads and give us…

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Friday, 11 February 2022 06:19

Rwanda is the sixth safest country In the world - Report

Traveling solo is truly one of the most amazing experiences a traveler can have. Visiting places without having to worry about the needs of fellow travelers and designing your journey yourself are some of the advantages that only a solo traveler can have. However, it is important to be careful about the location you choose, especially when it comes to safety. And in this regard, Rwanda stands out as one of the safest countries for solo travelers in the world. Located in the East African region and known worldwide for the 1994 genocide against the ethnic Tutsi population, Rwanda has…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 06:22

Is this the end of the road for vaccine mandates in healthcare?

The UK government recently announced a dramatic U-turn on the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, originally scheduled to take effect on April 1 2022. Health or social care staff will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination to stay employed. The reason, as health secretary Sajid Javid made clear, is that “it is no longer proportionate”. There are several reasons why it was the right decision at this point to scrap the mandate. Most notably, omicron causes less severe disease than other coronavirus variants; many healthcare workers have already had the virus (potentially giving them immunity equivalent to…

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 06:21

7 ways to boost your confidence

Confidence is a skill that can be acquired, improved, and applied by following these steps. You can't win as an entrepreneur or business owner without full confidence in your own ability, as well as in your solution and business model. As an angel investor in startups, I always look for this self-confidence, no matter how innovative the solution or product is. Of course, you can be overly confident or unrealistic in your expectations, without the skills or plans to run a business. Unfortunately, I have seen more great business ideas sabotaged by founders with self-doubt, fear of failure, and uncertainty,…

Sunday, 06 February 2022 06:04

5 psychological tricks that’ll make you look and feel more confident, according to a psychotherapist

Confidence isn’t a trait you’re born with. Just like the muscles in your body, it’s something we build and get better at every day with continuous practice. There are several ways to work on building confidence in the long run, such as knowing your values and practicing positive thinking. But sometimes we need to display confidence right in the moment. Here are some of my favorite psychological tricks to instantly look and feel more confident in front of other people: 1. Reverse negative assumptions Without realizing it, we often make assumptions about the skills we lack. Let’s say you’ve always…

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