Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 741

Can Facebook Ever Be Fixed?

Its trust problem won’t change until its business model does.

What Happens When Consultants Work for Authoritarian Regimes

They can play a valuable role at first, but then quickly bow to the desires of ruling elites.

Democratizing Data Science in Your Organization - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DELOITTE

Sponsor content from Deloitte.

To Develop Leadership Skills, Practice in a Low-Risk Environment

Too often, leadership training is about ideas and not follow through.

Research: When Companies Cozy Up to Politicians, the Economy Suffers

Political connections are bad for competition.

The “Two Weeks’ Notice” Approach to Changing Jobs Is Bad for Companies and Employees

Managers and direct reports should be able to talk honestly about career goals.

Overcoming Negativity

Do you ruminate endlessly on difficult work situations? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of David DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University. They talk through what to do when your boss constantly criticizes you, you’ve been fired unexpectedly, or your coworkers complain about you to your boss.

What Was Missing from Zuckerberg’s Call for Regulation

Don’t just break up big tech; fix it.

Why We Don’t Ask for More Time on Deadlines (But Probably Should)

Women are less likely to ask than men.

You Don’t Have to Be CEO to Be a Visionary Leader

People want to know what they’re working toward and why.