Roles of dominance (villain), submission (victim), and affiliation (rescuer) echo ancient survival strategies. In workplaces, these instincts reappear under stress, conflict or when politics are high.

For some, that makes ASMR a surprisingly powerful alternative to music during work. While music can sometimes be too stimulating or distracting, ASMR stays subtle—helping you sink into deep work ...

A few months ago, I attended an economic forum in Amsterdam where one of the discussions centered on poverty. Much of the discussion was centred around economic deprivation and what some of the root ...

In general, AI guidance can fall into one of two categories: attention signals and action signals. Attention signals flag decisions that are important without offering a recommendation: “This is a ...

Since the very beginning, I always felt that the first 3km of a run is the hardest. Sometimes I had to pause multiple times just to get through a few laps. It’s a struggle every time, especially for a ...

Regret and future-tripping both drain executive bandwidth. They clutter the mind with non-actionable noise. They contribute to the fog that many leaders describe when they say, “I can’t prioritise,” ...

However, relying on willpower alone is a flawed strategy. Research reveals that willpower is finite and easily depleted. The smarter move is to design structural nudges that reduce friction. This ...

Every workplace has one: the Energy Vampire. They drain morale, thrive on negativity, and leave you feeling like you’ve just run a marathon—without the endorphins. Whether it’s constant complaining, ...