Fear of Being Different Stifles Talent

Kenji Yoshino and Christie Smith, Harvard Business Review, March 2014 A survey conducted by Deloitte reveals that the lack of diversity in the upper tiers of management is due to “covering,” the downplaying of differences, which decreases confidence...

Seven Reasons For Optimism About the News Business

Alan Murray, The Wall Street Journal, March 26, 2014 Pew Research Center’s 11th annual State of the News Media report shows some signs of hope for the news business. Smart money is moving in, online video news is growing, and audience revenues are up....

Why Likability Matters More at Work

Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal, March 25, 2014 Is the workplace becoming more like high school? “Likability” is becoming a bigger factor for success at work as social networks and videoconferencing grow. The impact goes beyond a...