Professor's Perspective
Gender Diversity Can Breed Success
A study found that venture capital firms tend to have homogeneous management teams, which seems to lead to lower success rates than teams with gender diversity. […]
Professor’s Perspective
Professor's Perspective
Is Rain To Blame for Low Sales?
Is rain to blame for low sales? Be wary of leaders who look to average external factors for slumping numbers and exhibit the “fundamental attribution error” […]
Professor's Perspective
The Quackery of “Food Sensitivity” Tests
IgG antibodies are a measure of exposure, not a measure of something that makes you sick or makes you feel ill. That’s it. Nothing more. So why are companies trying to sell “food sensitivity” tests, claiming to pinpoint which foods contribute to skin issues, food intolerance, joint pain, fatigue, and more? […]
Medicine and Disease
The Dangers of Alternative Medicine—Why Scientific Standards Matter
We are often asked “What’s the harm?” when it comes to benign placebo. “If people feel better, who cares if it’s pseudoscience?” Dr. Novella answers why a seemingly harmless action lowers the standards for all medical practitioners. […]
Professor's Perspective
Culture Fit vs. Authenticity: When Being Yourself Collides with Organizational Values
Culture Fit vs. Authenticity: “Authenticity is the holy grail of diversity efforts: “Bring your whole self to work.” Yet adaptation to the preferences and norms of others is at the core of cultural intelligence. How do we give people the safety to be themselves while also expecting flexibility as a “team player”? And when are an organization’s values unifying and when do they squelch diversity and innovation? […]
Mental Health
Children’s Anger Management Strategies That Work
Children’s Anger Management Strategies That Work: Learn effective ways to help your child handle anger from Professor Eileen Kennedy-Moore today. […]
Business and Economics
Reskilling Over a Lifetime: Learning New Skills as We Age
“Reskilling” is the act of learning a new trade or employable skill, usually in middle-age or older. Professor Timothy Taylor discusses the options available for people in the US and world looking for a future in a new profession. […]
European History
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy—The Life and Times of Jacob Burckhardt
The Renaissance is having a big year. Part of what’s fueling scholarly interest is the 200th birthday of Jacob Burckhard, author of what is arguably still the most famous study of the Italian Renaissance, The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy. Here, read about the life of the man, historian, and author of this seminal work. […]
Professor's Perspective
Healthy Eating and a Love of Fruit
What’s the value of a fruit? Some are easy to eat, but have low nutrition, some hard and are super fruits. Dr. Roy Benaroch digs into the deep, juicy questions. […]
Professor's Perspective
War of the Twitter Bots
Professor Paul Rosenzweig discusses the future of Big Tech and the balancing act platforms like Twitter and Facebook face in keeping an open dialogue while combating those who abuse it. […]