For those looking for some advice about how to be a better business person, Business Schools Directory had some unique ideas taken from improv. “At first glance, improv might seem like the direct opposite of the business world. It's silly, raucous, and spontaneous....
via american.com For-profit education is beginning to feel the squeeze. July 2, 2012 marks the day that the U.S. Department of Education rule goes into effect. This rule restricts students from using government aid to pay for schooling that doesn’t include...
via google.com LinkedIn has already completed the first step in the IPO process. With over 90 million members in over 200 countries and an estimated worth of $2 billion, its growth is undeniable. All Things Digital reported, “LinkedIn, the online business networking...
Ted Williams help to bring to light cryogenics and the procedure of freezing a human head. While preserving parts of us after we die may seem bazaar, there may be some things we can learn from brain preservation. According to the Brain Preservation Organization, “Due...
Many traits have been studied to see what actually determines a child’s mental abilities. Nature vs. nurture is a common debate. Recent research from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Virginia tested the mental abilities of 750 pairs of twins...
via google.com Did you know that our brains are actually shrinking? NPR.org reported, “Cro-Magnon man, who lived in Europe 20,000 to 30,000 years ago, had the biggest brains of any human species. In comparison, today's human brain is about 10 percent smaller.” The...
In a foresight class I teach, we compare Al Gore's and Glenn Beck's views on global warming. It brings up some interesting discussions. A student recently posted this link in class and I think it is very well done and explains the two sides and how we may need to...
image via google.com Quora is a social media site created by former Facebook employees. It is designed to be an interactive question and answer site. It appears to me to be like the Q&A section on LinkedIn where someone can ask a question and receive an answer...
Many are now just completing their MBA or considering starting their own small business. There is a great article from BSchool that includes 50 excellent lectures about entrepreneurship, practical tips, innovation, leadership, technology and the economy. The courses...
Today’s Ask Dr. Diane: What do professors mean when they say to include citations and references? Students are often required to have both citations and references when creating their college assignments. There can be confusion as to what the difference is between a...
For this episode, Dr. Diane Hamilton's guest is Steve Ardire, co-founder of SignalAction.AI. SignalAction.AI is a digital therapeutics company that creates software solutions for behavioral health and well-being. Steve explains how they use total analysis combined...
Beating burnout has been a long-time battle for many people in the workforce. Whether you are running your own business or belonging in the corporate world, there are times you will be challenged by stress and overwhelm. Burnout is always seen as a personal, internal...
Notice how some of the biggest industries in the world today were founded by people who understand deep technology, not necessarily business leaders. Talk about Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft. All of these megaliths profoundly understand how to...
The traditional classroom has always been a challenge to develop by the authorities. Every student has their way of learning, such as visual, auditory, and spatial learning. Combining these types of learners in one room with the conventional blackboard teaching may...
Statistics show that people with a Relentless Solution-Focused (RFS) mindset are significantly happier, healthier, and more successful. But what does it mean to have an RFS mindset? Today's guest is Dr. Jason Selk, a mental toughness expert and the best-selling author...