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The Vision
Smarter leadership
In some organizations “founder mode” can become synonymous with over-reliance. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of “apparent irreplaceability.”
Kathleen Fitzpatrick is the director of Digital Humanities and a professor of English at Michigan State University. She is the author of Generous Thinking and Leading Generously.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz is a partner and the Director of Research at investment firm Nightview Capital. A former investigative journalist, with bylines in The New Yorker, GQ, Fast Company, among other[…]
If “founder mode” runs its course, CEOs should cultivate a new skillset rooted in the authenticity of self-awareness.
Claudius A. Hildebrand leads CEO Analytics at executive search firm Spencer Stuart. He is a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and co-author of The Life Cycle of a CEO.
The Culture
Better management, better teams
College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.
Ravin Jesuthasan is Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Future Skills Executive Board and Global Foresight Network. His books[…]
The multifaceted nature of company culture is what makes it so challenging — this guide will help you make sense of the complexity.
Dr. Laura Hamill is an organizational psychologist, ex-Microsoft director, and Limeade cofounder. She is a host of the Happy at Work podcast and the author of The Power of Culture.
Monica Parker explains how creating opportunities for wonder can help foster a thriving, inclusive workplace.
The Unlock
Breakthrough thinking
Do you always act professionally in the workplace? Depends what you mean by “professional.”
Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He’s a staff writer at Big Think, where he writes about philosophy, theology, psychology,[…]
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz is a partner and the Director of Research at investment firm Nightview Capital. A former investigative journalist, with bylines in The New Yorker, GQ, Fast Company, among other[…]
Don’t make the mistake of blindly following quantitative metrics — whether you’re helping clients or looking for lunch.
Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He’s a staff writer at Big Think, where he writes about philosophy, theology, psychology,[…]
The Transformation
Integrate technology faster
The successful tactics of big-name leaders — including Bob Iger, Mary Barra, and Satya Nadella — reveal key approaches to innovation.
Garvan Callan is the founder and principal of business transformation consultancy ONEZERO1. He is the author of Digital Business Strategy.
Rather than allowing technology to exacerbate stress and disconnection, we can use it to actively support our wellbeing.
Caitlin Krause is an experience designer, learning expert, and author. Her books include Digital Wellbeing.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz is a partner and the Director of Research at investment firm Nightview Capital. A former investigative journalist, with bylines in The New Yorker, GQ, Fast Company, among other[…]
The Learning Curve
Strategies for a smarter work-life
The late philosopher suggested adding a couple of “Occam’s heuristics” to your critical thinking toolbox.
Kevin Dickinson is a staff writer and columnist at Big Think. His writing focuses on the intersection between education, psychology, business, and science. He holds a master’s in English and[…]
To maintain momentum and flow, the great novelist Ernest Hemingway didn’t burn himself out — but learned when to put his work down.
Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.
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