Curious Minds at Work

Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts wh

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If you’re a woman in the workplace, you know the deck is rarely stacked in your favor. For example,

There are many good reasons to look to others. For example, you might need expert advice or feedback

It’s tempting to believe that the self is a constant. That it’s a core component of who we are from

We need pleasure in our lives. We also need meaning. Pleasure gives us joy and delight. Meaning give

When we’re looking for insights on how to make friends, manage our anxiety, or just live a happier l

We often assume that stress and anxiety are the price we pay for success. Yet these feelings can lea

As a knowledge worker, you face two challenges. First, you need to take in staggering amounts of inf

We like the idea of the lone genius, that one person who developed a game-changing innovation. But w

It’s become common knowledge that we need to prioritize our physical and mental health. In fact we’r

Each day, millions of doctors write prescriptions for drugs intended to help their patients. But wha

We know how important friendships are. At the very least, for our health and well-being. But we also

Most of us believe we can make a difference in the world. That we can have an impact. What holds us

This year, we witnessed a solar eclipse. Walking the streets of my neighborhood that day, looking th

Social connections are one of the keys to a happy and healthy life, yet few of us learn how to build

There are many good reasons to look to others. For example, you might need expert advice or feedback

We’re surrounded by people with knowledge. The manager who can provide expert feedback or the collea

We all want to be happy. In fact, it’s our desire for happiness that drives most of our decisions, l

We crave meaning and purpose, yet obtaining them can feel beyond our control, like they're mere

At some point, we all get stuck. Maybe it’s in a job or career. Maybe it’s a relationship or busines

When we’re feeling stuck, it’s tempting to believe more thinking is the answer. We stew and we ponde