The world is addicted to axioms, and the belief in “learning styles” is one such axiom. This interesting TED Talk by Tesia Marshik highlights why this is the case. So first, “what is an axiom I hear you say?”. It is something that is so ingrained into belief systems and generally accepted amongst the population […]
Why are traditional rewards ineffective in our complex work settings?
In this eye opening TED Talk, Dan Pink shares his insights and the science behind why traditional motivation rewards aren’t always effective. He says there is a “mismatch between what science knows and what business does” and opens up the conversation around how best to motivate people. Extrinsic motivation This is the carrot and stick […]
Are you missing out due to getting stuck in a negative mindset?
In this short TED Talk, Alison Ledgerwood shares her research around the social observation of “Why does a failure stick in my head so much longer than a success?” How can you turn a negative mindset into a positive one? The results show a tendency to have a view of the world that is biased […]
Finding a career path with purpose
In this motivating TED Talk, Adam Poswolsky shares his 3 key lessons to find a career path with purpose. His address is aimed at a student audience. With over 70% of employees seemingly being disenchanted with their jobs, Adam presents this talk in an attempt to help future generations avoid ending up in a similar […]
How many of these 6 interview mistakes do you make?
No matter how much is written on this subject, people make the same interview mistakes over and over. Go through this list of common mistakes and see how many of these traps you fall into. Do you talk too much….and too quickly? We’ve all seen people who talk themselves out of a job because they […]
