Sunday’s Big Idea

Today's Big Idea: Power Thinking

This weekend, we've been examining power and balance in relationships, work, and life. Today we're looking specifically at how power thinking can help us live fuller lives.

We've all heard that leafy greens and omega 3s are good for your brain, but we wanted to go deeper. Here, Princeton neuroscientist Sam Wang shares his strategies for problem-solving, making good decisions, and finding happiness. Margaret Moore, co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching, offers up her tips for finding focus amidst chaos. And Tara Sophia Mohr, a consultant to women leaders, teaches us how to cope with fear.

Power Up Your Brain: Myth vs. Reality

by Megan Erickson

What's the Big Idea? Forget coffee and crosswords. If you want to supercharge your brain, you ...

Fear is the Mind-Killer

by Megan Erickson

The adrenaline rush we all experience when our bodies go in to “fight or flight” mode is an asset if we’re up against a physical threat. But in every day life, how do you overcome fear?

How to Handle Direct Challenges to Your Authority

by Tanvi Gautam

What's the Big Idea? It was a quiet afternoon, as almost the entire team was out for an offsite ...

Life's Messy. Train Your Brain to Adapt.

by Megan Erickson

Margaret Moore, co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, answers all our burning questions about how to sift through the chaos of the digital age and organize our lives and minds. (Hint: it starts with the brain.)

Going Mental

Sunday’s Big Idea

Today's Big Idea: Power Thinking