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Monday, 26 May 2025 04:04

Looks matter In leadership. Here’s why that’s not superficial

Julian Hayes II Life offers a series of uncomfortable truths, often rooted not in surface-level perception but in our deeper human wiring. One of those truths is that appearance still matters. Whether we're talking about economic, social, or political advantage, there's long been an undercurrent of belief in what's known as "pretty privilege" or beauty bias. In 2025, discussing appearance and leadership in the same breath may seem outdated or offensive. We live in a time of heightened sensitivity, swift backlash, and disagreement often met with protest or cancellation. But here’s the truth: how you show up still matters, and…

Saturday, 24 May 2025 04:32

Optimal time to drink coffee isn't when you normally have it

Maybe coffee doesn't need to be the very first step in our morning routines. While it's often associated with wakefulness, experts claim there may be benefits to holding off on that cup of joe for a different time of day. Cortisol, a stress hormone, is highest in our body right as we wake up, according to Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition. From there, she said, it begins to decline naturally throughout the day. Caffeine is a stimulant, so if it's consumed (by drinking coffee, for example) when cortisol is high, that can…

Friday, 23 May 2025 04:24

The strongest leaders avoid these 5 management mistakes

Stefan Grigorov Key Takeaways People, not tools, drive innovation in the age of AI. Consensus and emotional intelligence unlock organizational resilience and creativity. Adaptive, value-driven leadership builds purpose-aligned, future-ready teams. In an era of technological disruption and economic uncertainty, a 2024 Harvard Business Review research reveals that the "war for talent" continues to rage, with 91.9% of executives citing cultural obstacles as the greatest barrier to organizational transformation. Through years of being a social entrepreneur and COO of a custom software company, I've learned that the most successful organizationsare rarely built by individual efforts alone, but rather by leaders who…

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:35

Too much protein could actually shorten your lifespan, according to longevity experts

Key Takeaways Overconsumption of animal-based protein raises IGF-1 levels—a growth hormone linked to increased risk of chronic disease, accelerated aging, and reduced cellular repair. While IGF-1 is essential in youth and for muscle repair, chronically elevated levels in adulthood can disrupt longevity by promoting cell growth over cellular cleanup (autophagy). Experts recommend a Mediterranean or flexitarian approach—favoring plant- and fish-based proteins over heavy meat consumption—to reduce IGF-1 and support long-term health. Protein is an essential nutrient for optimal health. And between the variety of meats, eggs, beans, nuts, and so much more to choose from, there are a lot of…

Sunday, 18 May 2025 04:00

Joe Rogan questions Big Bang theory, says he's 'sticking with Jesus' over Resurrection

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently expressed skepticism regarding the Big Bang theory and said he finds the idea of the Resurrection more realistic than the claim that the universe created itself. During a conversation with comedy podcast host Cody Tucker that aired last Wednesday, Rogan also said he's “sticking with Jesus” when it comes to miraculous claims. “It’s funny, because people will be incredulous about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, but yet, they’re convinced that the entire universe was smaller than a head of a pin and that for no reason that anyone has adequately explained to me, instantaneously became everything?…

Friday, 16 May 2025 04:17

Maple syrup and honey are both natural sweeteners. Which is better for you?

Sarah Jacoby Natural sweeteners — especially maple syrup and honey — have taken over social media recipes. But which one should you use? And are they actually any healthier than plain old sugar? Both maple syrup and honey are considered natural sweeteners, registered dietitian Grace Derocha tells TODAY.com. "And that's why they get all the buzz," she says. But a natural sweetener isn't necessarily better for you than other options. Honey and maple syrup are "still added sugars," says Derocha, who is also a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “You still have to be aware of how…

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 04:37

The dark side of ambition - Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Ambition is one of the most defining forces in human affairs—a psychological engine that propels individuals beyond the realm of survival into the arena of creation, disruption, and transformation, and significantly predicts educational attainment, career success, job performance, and income. At its core, ambition is the refusal to accept the status quo, the internal pressure to stretch personal limits and societal boundaries. In a way, the best way to understand ambition is as the inability to be satisfied with one’s accomplishments. Ambition fuels leadership by pushing individuals to take responsibility, imagine alternatives, and mobilize others toward a vision. Ambition underwritesentrepreneurship…

Saturday, 10 May 2025 04:27

The No. 1 lesson I learnt about relationship building, from a human connection specialist

Developing healthy, lifelong connections is something that Mark Groves knows all about: He equips individuals with the skills they need to strengthen their relationships through his online membership community, Create the Love. Companies also hire him to help their teams work better together and maintain healthy work ties. "I was 27 and I started studying relationships. I thought, 'Why is no one teaching us this?' Everything I would learn, I would just think to myself, 'Why wasn't there a class?'" Groves says. He began writing about the complexities of relationships — including his personal ones. He studied positive psychology and…

Friday, 09 May 2025 04:50

Ultra-processed foods are driving premature deaths. Here are the 4 common culprits

Ultra-processed foods are getting a lot of attention. Research links them to cancer, heart disease, inflammation, cognitive decline, and diabetes. Meanwhile U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his cohort warn against the dangers of foods with more than five ingredients—Kennedy himself has claimed “highly chemically processed foods” are the chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S. But new research suggests that in addition to chronic disease, ultra-processed foods may be driving premature deaths. A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is significantly…

Sunday, 04 May 2025 04:42

Humility is a superpower. Here’s how to practice it daily - Majorie Radlo-Zandi

I was strolling up the hill in Greater Boston to a French cooking class. The rich aroma of melting butter and fresh herbs greeted us as it wafted through the chilly fall air. My friend Sylvie and I were eager to learn the art of soufflé-making. The French instructors asked for everyone’s background. When Sylvie said she was from France, they pressed her to be specific: Which part of France? When they learned she hailed from Strasbourg, the Parisiennes exchanged disapproving glances. Sylvie eyed their silent, snooty disdain. It got worse. When Sylvie started asking about techniques, we received curt…

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Friday, 02 May 2025 04:52

4 rules for better conversations: ‘We’re all very hungry to feel understood,’ says Harvard professor

Aditi Shrikant I attended a party recently where the conversation just couldn’t gain momentum. Many of us didn’t know each other and surface-level topics were exhausted after the first hour. Then, one of my more candid friends asked everyone to share their salaries. At first, I was mortified. In what world was that going to make anyone feel more comfortable? To my surprise, though, it did. After the first few people volunteered their salary information, the party quickly turned around. Did you know a firefighter could make $140,000? I did not. We were all asking each other follow-up questions, being…

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 04:39

How African popes changed Christianity - and gave the world Valentine's Day

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the Church to this day. Their papacies were in the era of the Roman Empire, which stretched across modern-day Tunisia, the north-east of Algeria and the coast of western Libya. "North Africa was the Bible Belt of ancient Christianity," says Christopher Bellitto, a historian at Kean University in the US. Many Catholics in Africa are hoping that that the papacy will return to the continent for the first time in more than 1,500 years, as a successor to Pope Francis is chosen.…

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:19

How to boost your happiness in just a few minutes

Prioritizing your joy can feel like an abstract assignment that, frankly, many of us don’t have time for. That’s why my favorite question to ask psychologists and mental health experts is, “How can we boost our happiness in just a few minutes, today?” I’ve gotten some great responses. Giving someone a compliment can make you feel better, Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos said. Anna Lembke, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic and author of “Dopamine Nation,” told me to delete an app that I wish I used less for 30 days. One of the answers I…

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 04:52

Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ time to make big life decisions, says Phoenix mayor

Kate Gallego Kate Gallego knew she wanted to run for mayor of Phoenix, but the timing couldn’t have been worse. In 2017, she was serving on the Phoenix City Council when the outgoing mayor announced he was leaving to run for Congress, leaving the seat open. “I had long been interested in running, but it was a rough time in my personal life: My mom had just been diagnosed with stage four cancer, and I was pregnant, and my marriage fell apart, so I was newly divorced with an infant,” Gallego, now 43, told CNBC’s Morgan Brennan at the recent…

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