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American Politics Has Become Increasingly Moralistic: Study
American politics has grown increasingly polarized for decades, but recently it's reached a tipping point, say researchers from Northwestern University. Rather than simply disagreeing about policies, ...
Nice People Don’t Always Finish Last: Study
Being selfish, aggressive or manipulative at work is not the way to gain power, says a recent study by University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Researchers tracked people with ...
Values Shouldn’t Be Negotiable
There's a big difference between values and preferences. Preferences can be negotiated and adapted based on the person and the situation. Values, on the other hand, are meant to be non-negotiable and ...
Finding the Right Balance: How CEOs Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy
For a CEO in the property/casualty insurance industry—or any sector for that matter—stress is a given. CEOs constantly fields meetings, trips, disagreements, negotiations and more. They have the ...
Hold Out for Opportunities That Truly Motivate You
We all take on projects and commitments simply because we don't think we can say no. We let fear of missed opportunities or judgment from others sway us into believing we should accept new ...
7 Traits of Highly Successful People
Being successful is all about how badly you want it and how much you're willing to work for it. It takes purpose, creativity, determination and a lot of hard work. In a new blog post, Sonia McDonald, ...