The Curious Science of Applause, From Standing Ovations to Polite Clapping
Applause is rarely a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down. Research shows that it is a structured social act, shaped as much by context and coordination as by conviction. From approval to belonging, when to start and when to stop, we look at the science of applause.
Why Playing with LEGO Develops Serious Leadership Skills
There is something delightful about watching a room full of senior executives fall silent as they begin to build with LEGO bricks. We’re not in a board room but in the Harvard Business School classroom. We look at why LEGO works for developing leadership skills.
Why Reading Still Matters for Business Leaders, Even When You’re Busy
Reading remains one of the most reliable ways to develop insight. Not because it feels efficient, but because it improves the one thing leadership depends on most, how people think. Here are seven reasons why reading retains such power for business professionals, and 3 tips how to make it work in your busy schedule.
Looking For Your Next Role? Here’s How To Overcome The Odds In A Difficult Job Market
Research from top universities and business schools might hold the answers for professionals seeking to gain that all-too-important edge in the job market.
Are Gender Quotas Just A Boardroom Gimmick? New Research Says They Actually Give Women Real Power
Quota rules are creating the channels for women to have more influence over organisations, above and beyond the boardroom.
Trump, Greenland And What The Overton Window Teaches MBAs About Strategy
Whether for Trump and Greenland, or Elon Muck and Tesla shareholders, the Overton Window operates as a strategic mechanism, How can business schools better equip future leaders to recognise and ethically deploy it in strategy and negotiation.
What Makes The Perfect Professional Headshot?
The business headshot has evolved. And the psychology behind it has become far more interesting. What once felt like a purely cosmetic exercise is now part of what organisational psychologists increasingly describe as digital first-impression management. Your headshot is no longer just a photograph. It is your opening sentence.
10 Of The Best And A Few Of The Rest – Our Wrap Up Of The Articles That Mattered To You In 2025
Whether you're planning for what comes next, or simply want to revisit the themes that have guided you through the year, we hope this reflection offers both perspective and inspiration for the year ahead.