9 research-backed ways to be more persuasive

Flickr/The Natural Step Canada Every successful person I know is extremely good at persuading other people. Not manipulating or pressuring, but genuinely persuading: Describing the logic and benefits of an idea to gain agreement. When you think of it that way, everyone needs to harness the power of persuasion: to convince other people your idea […]

5 research-backed ways to take better breaks that will improve your work

Elena Strebkova/Strelka Institute/Flickr In their book “The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World” Dr. Gazzaley, a neuroscientist, and Dr. Rosen, a psychologist, explain that good breaks can reduce mental fatigue, boost brain function, and keep us on-task for longer periods. But Gazzaley and Rosen forewarn that taking the wrong sort of breaks might […]