Hugh Garry
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Hugh Garry
One of the biggest conundrums of leadership is the way our brains perceive power. As individuals perceive themselves to be more powerful, they tend to become more optimistic. This often leads to unrealistic targets and inflated expectations, which can cause a disconnect between leaders and their direct reports who are doing the heavy lifting.
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3 philosophical debates from the 20th century that neuroscience is reshaping
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“Danny’s plan was to make it something made by the people,” says Mark Tildesley, the production designer for Isles of Wonder and a regular Boyle collaborator. “And that’s all of the people: doctors, nurses, surgeons, kids from council estates, just the whole gamut, that sort of melting pot of London. It was homemade, handmade. It wasn’t like... See more
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Pursuing a strongly held conviction, even when it’s wrong , can still be productive at the group level. It’s an elegant paradox: in order for a group to reach rational conclusions, at least some of its individual members should argue a little irrationally. When everyone feels compelled to generate arguments and knock down competing arguments, the... See more
Why disagreement is vital to advancing human understanding | Aeon Essays
Theory X and Theory Y
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No one is immune to burnout. Our biology makes us vulnerable to its formidable power.
On January 19, 2023, Jacinda Arden announced her resignation as New Zealand’s prime minister. In an emotional speech, she said she no longer had “enough in the tank” to lead her country. The world was shocked and struggled to comprehend why such a widely admired,... See more
On January 19, 2023, Jacinda Arden announced her resignation as New Zealand’s prime minister. In an emotional speech, she said she no longer had “enough in the tank” to lead her country. The world was shocked and struggled to comprehend why such a widely admired,... See more