Do you struggle to get work done from your open office? If so, you’re not alone. Research suggests that it might not be the noise of the open office that’s so distracting. Instead, the problem might …
Does your mind wander during the workday? It’s probably not because you’re an undisciplined thinker or a lazy worker. In fact, a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology suggests that it might be because you’re …
You don’t have to be an executive chef to learn something from Netflix’s original series Chef’s Table. In fact, you don’t even need to be a part of the restaurant industry to appreciate it.
Each episode …
Creativity is a wonderful thing, but it can also be pretty difficult to pin down. How exactly do we tap into it and utilize it most effectively? Which practices, conditions, and mindsets propel innovation?
If your work …
There are some bad ideas floating around about creativity. Perhaps the most damaging one relates to the old notion that creative people need to feel inspired in order produce.
Many creative and productive people have asserted for …
We’re living and working during some pretty challenging times. In our culture, stress is the norm. Too often, our working lives are typified by long days, late-night emails, and unused vacation time. But, more and …
We’ve come a long way as a society in when it comes to gender equality. So, why are we still telling women that they should act like men in the workplace?
First of all, of …
We could argue about messy desks versus clean desks until the lights shut off and the cleaning people arrive. But, one thing is for sure: the way you keep your desk tells your coworkers something …
The old belief that it’s best to keep our personal and our professional lives separate persists, despite the fact that there are a lot of potential benefits to having friends at work — benefits that could seriously …
Over time, culture changes and shifts. Each new generation brings its own unique perspective and experience to the table, and their priorities and values shift the dynamics of our society. Although there is some disagreement about when the generations start …
These days, it seems like everyone is interested in relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices — even many top employers. If you’re pondering ways to embrace a calmer life, start by remembering why you should make relaxing a top priority …
If your work has a creative component, then you’re likely familiar with the concept of flow state. Even if you don’t know it by name, chances are you’ve experienced it at one point or another. Flow is an optimal state …