Indecision

When you’re faced with two options where you know that one option will be good and the other bad, it’s useful to take the time

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Pre-Existing Knowledge

When you’re trying to explain a complex idea to someone, it’s extremely helpful to explain your new idea using terms, concepts, or ideas that the

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Authority vs. Influence

When most people think of power, they think of the person in the conference room with the most authority. Formal authority comes from decision-making power

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Social Hierarchy

When I was at Stanford, I took a class on social hierarchies. I remember thinking it was fascinating how social hierarchies influence perceptions of self

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Prepared for Luck

Over the years, I’ve noticed the role that luck plays in success for myself and others. I won’t lie. Getting lucky on an opportunity is

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Do No Harm

When a medical student becomes a doctor, he or she is asked to take the Hippocratic Oath. The oath comes

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Feedback Loops

One of the most useful management tools is the feedback loop. Feedback involves some mechanism that provides you with data

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