There is an oft-quoted aphorism in the samurai tradition, which, loosely translated, intones “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” The Hagakure, from which the axiom is taken, is an often-misinterpreted treatise... Read more »
Misinformation spreads across the globe, but most of the evidence on why people believe false claims — and what helps them to identify misinformation — comes from studies conducted in the U.S.... Read more »
Mainstream advice for aspiring women leaders in the workplace is to avoid apologies as much as possible. For example, we are encouraged to start an email with: “Thanks for your patience.” Instead... Read more »
I’m at a stage of life when friends fall ill as a matter of course. That didn’t used to happen. People I knew ended up in the hospital, yes, certainly during the... Read more »
August always carries a subtle shift. The long days shorten. Vacations wrap up. Back-to-school lists pop up in stores. Even for adults, this transition can trigger a cognitive shift: a mix of... Read more »