Why Did Melania Trump’s Documentary Flop (At Least, According To Critics)?
Melania Trump's $75m documentary was met by 6% Rotten Tomatoes reviews from critics. But how much should we trust these reviews?
Should You Ever Tell People They Need To Be Grateful?
Gratitude can motivate, bond, and uplift. But it can also be weaponised, hollowed out, and turned into a form of control. Research shows that gratitude works best when it is freely expressed and modelled from the top. When it is demanded, prescribed, or used to shut down dissent, it often backfires.
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.
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.
Flattery Works… Until It Doesn’t – Why Being Candid With Leaders Matters
Despite being vocal in his disagreement with the US President, Zohran Mamdani's meeting with Donald Trump last month was unexpectedly friendly. We explore why endless flattery may leave a greater sour taste than critique...
The Baby Billionaire Fund: How a 4.5% Gift Could Reboot America’s Future
What if the solution to America’s demographic funk isn’t just policy tweaks or tax credits, but something far more audacious and surprisingly simple? imagine a version of America where the wealthiest citizens chip in to help the next generation start not just at zero, but with genuine financial lift-off.
Why Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Sustainable Development
Sustainable trade is possible if nations align their policies, empower disadvantaged communities, and share responsibility for meeting SDGs.
The $100K H-1B Visa: A Game-Changer for U.S. Companies and Global Talent
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Elon Musk and Melania Trump all benefitted from an H-1B visa to pursue their careers in the U.S. So what do they make of the proclamation signed by President Donald Trump on Friday that will ask companies to pay a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B worker visas?