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Sunday, 23 May 2021 05:41

The 5 biggest mistakes that make you unlikeable

These mistakes would have made people dislike you in 1730, and they'll make people dislike you today. There are many types of knowledge you need to stay on top of to be successful in business and life, from tech innovations to trends in your industry. But there are also some truths that you can take to the bank. These bits of wisdom were as likely to make you successful 300 hundred years ago as they are today. Learning them is great because you only need to do it once. Plus, they're usually so fundamental they apply across a range of…

Saturday, 22 May 2021 05:42

The coming conflict between introverts and extroverts

When the social floodgates open, not everyone will want to use their newfound freedom in the same way. Once, we had a wide world of socializing opportunities: crowded bars and intimate dinner parties, stadiums full of strangers and weddings full of everyone we loved most. The coronavirus pandemic made many of those things dangerous or impossible, and shrank our social worlds dramatically. Now, as vaccination rates go up, the floodgates of social life are poised to reopen. But not everyone will want to use this newfound freedom in the same way. Even before the pandemic, introverts and extroverts disagreed on…

Tuesday, 18 May 2021 05:46

12 years on, Boko Haram remains undefeated. These 6 reasons explain why

The phrase that Nigerian militant group Boko Haram had been "technically defeated" is ringing increasingly hollow. Seven months into his first term in 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari coined the term, but the group and its offshoots have never gone away. The military has managed to retake territory and dislodged the fighters from some of their hideouts. But a recent spike in deadly violence, focused in the north-east, where the Islamist group began its insurgency in 2009, has led many to ask what is at the root of the authorities' failure. Already this year there have been nearly 100 attacks, according…

Sunday, 16 May 2021 05:39

4 new ways to tell whether you're a good leader

Before the global pandemic, many workplaces embodied a hyper-driven culture of "go-go-go," with leaders often prioritizing growth, innovation, and competitiveness above all else. Since Covid-19, numerous executives reset priorities and adjusted their viewpoints to emerge as more compassionate and empathetic leaders. To capture the essence of the lessons learned, I recently connected with five executives who, over the past year, incorporated compassion into their leadership style to support their employees, organizations, and themselves. 1. Break boundaries "The year 2020 made it clear that the traditional office experience revolved around set boundaries - whether we realized those boundaries existed or not," …

Saturday, 15 May 2021 05:43

15 common myths that've been debunked, but people still argue about

It's no secret that misinformation can spread like wildfire. From rumors whispered in school hallways to viral myths on social media, we are constantly inundated with untruthful and misleading information. Reddit user u/MelonInACat recently posed the question, "What is a common myth that has been debunked but too many people still believe?" The thread quickly filled with thousands of responses, many of which left my head spinning. Here are some of the most common myths that people continue to swear by: 1. "It's a common myth that dogs see only in black and white. They do see colors, just not…

Friday, 14 May 2021 05:36

People who say these 5 phrases are seen as more emotionally intelligent than most

Demonstrating emotional intelligence in the workplace is key to greater career success. It can make you seem more charismatic, more successful and more cooperative — all positive impressions that can help you gain trust and create change in any role. But how can you seem more emotionally intelligent to your colleagues? Using phrases that demonstrate listening skills and empathy for their situation is a good place to start. Drop these five sayings into the conversation and watch impressions of you improve. 1. “Thank you for understanding.” Instead of saying “I’m sorry,” which centers you in the conversation, center the other…

Sunday, 09 May 2021 05:38

Science says the most successful kids have parents who refuse to embrace this common parenting approach

Focus is crucial to success. But not early on. In sports, early specialization appears to matter. Tiger Woods was less than 2 years old when his father began teaching him to play golf. He was on television by age 3. By the age of 5, he was in Golf Digest. Later, he became the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion. The youngest Masters champion. You get the point. Andre Agassi started playing tennis when he was 4 years old. He went on to win eight Grand Slam titles. Michelle Wie qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championships at age 10. Since elite…

Saturday, 08 May 2021 05:30

The Sheikh, the ransom payments and the bandits

A prominent Muslim cleric acting as a self-appointed middleman has emerged as a divisive figure in the kidnap-for-ransom crisis plaguing northern Nigeria, which has seen more than 800 students seized in recent months. Ahmad Gumi, a former army captain, was involved in Wednesday's release of 27 students abducted in March from a forestry college in Nigeria's Kaduna state. Such is his influence that the parents of the freed students paid him a "thank you" visit where he assured that 16 other students abducted from Greenfield University in Kaduna state in April, would not be killed. Their abductors, who had previously…

Friday, 07 May 2021 05:37

Children learn chess to seek escape from Nigeria's slums

A dozen children crowd around plastic tables in the Majidun neighbourhood of Lagos. Intently focused on plastic mats printed with chess boards, the children thoughtfully move pieces on the board as supervisors observe their moves. The waterside shanty town is just across the lagoon from the mansions and towering office blocks of Nigeria’s commercial capital. They hope the cunning and strategy they learn on the chess board will help them make the leap out of their homes in the slum. “To live here is hard,” said Michael Omoyele, who at 14 has already dealt with food scarcity and worked to…

Friday, 07 May 2021 05:29

Yearly, Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, others are voted happiest countries on earth. This is the secret

Jukka Savolainen Is hygge still a thing? The Danish concept of comfortable conviviality and all things cozy is supposed to capture the essence of Danish culture and has been marketed as the secret for happy living. A few years back, there was a surge of hygge-related books, articles, and household products. Journalists from around the world were touring Denmark to document various aspects of this unique lifestyle. The enthusiasm around Denmark was stimulated by the nation’s reputation of being the happiest country in the world. However, last time I checked, the designer store across the street here in Ann Arbor,…

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Wednesday, 05 May 2021 05:35

How conflict can inspire innovation

Rather than discouraging conflict, embrace it. It could make your company better. We seem to be embroiled in ongoing conflict. Our political discourse has turned ugly, and management teams are struggling to find a collective voice on topics spanning from pandemic response to social injustice. We've lost perspective on how to have healthy conflict. If we're really going to celebrate diversity and practice empathy, that requires finding common ground. Employers need proactive methods for defusing negative conflict and channeling that energy into a force for good. We should be reminded that tension created by differing points of view can yield…

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 05:38

You’re vaccinated. Congrats! Now, what can you do safely?

You got your shot and you're ready to get back to normal life. But what does that mean anymore? While being fully vaccinated doesn't mean it's suddenly safe to party like it's 2019, most interactions pose a much lower risk than they did before you got jabbed. Remember, you don't reach full vaccination until at least two weeks after getting your second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. So what kind of precautions do you still need to take after that? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid out…

Sunday, 02 May 2021 05:19

6 habits to borrow from people who live the longest

Bonnie Taub-Dix What can the Blue Zones teach us about getting through the pandemic in better health? When we were told to shelter in place during quarantine, it was a request that I secretly welcomed. For me, enjoying my home, cooking with my family, eating nutritiously, walking outdoors and appreciating my health and safety were things I coveted. Who knew that I was practicing most of the lifestyle traits enjoyed regularly around the globe in the Blue Zones — the places where longevity rules? The Blue Zones are areas of the world where centenarians (those who live to 100 years…

Sunday, 02 May 2021 05:18

Flight attendant reveals why crew greet passengers during boarding

Those flight attendants who greet you while you board a plane aren’t just being friendly, according to a viral video. Flight attendant Kat Kamalani recently posted a TikTik video explaining what crew members are actually doing while they welcome passengers onboard a plane. "Have you ever walked on a plane and saw the flight attendants standing right here greeting you?" Kamalani, who is from Salt Lake City, says at the beginning of the clip. "Or the flight attendants walking up and down the aisle. Well, I’m about to tell you what we’re really doing." According to Kamalani, those are the…

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