I arrived in Lyon, France, just in time to welcome 2021. I could barely form sentences in French when I tried to get a cab from the airport and wanted to tell the driver where to go. Now, I can converse in French for long periods in person and over the phone. I have...
Framing Framing is a technique that has the power to shape perception, influence decisions, and alter outcomes. The simplest way to grasp it is through a comparison of two statements: “Hey, the trashcan is full!” “It would be really great if you...
Imagine you’re given two options about a man named Chris, who has had a distinguished career working for the Red Cross and completed an MBA focused on corporate social responsibility. You’re asked which scenario is more likely: A) Chris works for a major bank. B)...
Every day, the media floods us with experts’ predictions, each telling us what the future holds. Whether it’s Facebook overtaking all entertainment platforms in three years, a regime change in North Korea, or the eventual collapse of the euro, we are constantly...
The Dark Side of Romance: Is Love Worth It? Is love the ultimate key to happiness? That’s what our current societal narratives often tell us. Romantic love is heralded as the pinnacle of human achievement, the highest goal one can aspire to. It’s the very...
