Warren Buffett. AP Images Warren Buffett's intellect, focus, and passion for investing are admirable, David Rubenstein said. The Carlyle Group cofounder interviewed several of the world's elite investors for his upcoming book. The billionaire investor found them to be surprisingly humble, contrarian thinkers, and workaholics. David Rubenstein admires Warren Buffett's intellect, focus, and love of […]
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This new AI can track 200 eye movements to determine your personality traits
YouTube/Tobii Gaming German scientists have developed software that can detect character traits through eyetracking, according to a new study. Using over 200 physical behaviours, such as the frequency with which subjects blinked, the researchers established connections between eye movements and personality traits. It’s been suggested that the technology could eventually be developed to assist those […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Royal couple’s handwriting reveals relationship traits
Suits star Meghan and former-army Captain Harry have captured the nation with their young love and whirlwind romance. The couple went on a blind date in July 2016, officially announced they were dating in August 2017 and he popped the question in November last year. When Hollywood meets royalty this weekend, fans of the couple […]
Friends can share similar brain waves, genetics, and personality traits — here’s why it happens
Peter Bernik / Shutterstock If you look at your friends, you may find that they are similar in a lot of ways. Research suggests this could be for a number of reasons. Friends tend to share similar brain waves, and react to situations in the same way. Also, you might share some genetic similarities with […]
9 traits of successful programmers that kids can develop now
GUEST: I don’t have kids. But there are lots of kids in my life. I’ve also worked closely with thousands of entry-level developers over the course of my 20 years in tech. Throughout my career I’ve been approached by parents looking for advice on how to encourage their kids to become software engineers. It is, after all, the […]
10 traits that will make you a successful leader, according to Google’s internal research
Albert Gea/Reuters Google identified the most valued behaviors and characteristics of its leading managers. Successful leaders at Google make time for individual team-members and create inclusivity, while empowering the team as a whole. It is also important that managers are results-oriented, strategic, and can make decisions effectively. Twenty years ago, you probably would’ve laughed if someone […]
14 Powerful Leadership Traits (That All Great Leaders Have)
Being a leader of a company or organization is certainly a difficult and often frustrating position – but it can also be tremendously rewarding. Whether you’re just starting out as a leader, or have been leading for a while, you’ll be sure to benefit from knowing the essential traits that all great leaders possess. Effective […]
Science after hours: Barney’s aquatic traits and how pregnant women stay upright
Nathan Mattise AUSTIN, Texas—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Conference is an inherently serious event, filled with cutting-edge research from some of the world’s brightest scientific minds. But after hours, like any good conference, people in attendance can loosen their figurative ties… and have a good chuckle considering whether cats are liquids […]
9 facial traits that make someone more attractive, according to science
Noah Buscher / Unsplash It’s sometimes hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that attracts us to someone. It might be their confidence, or their sense of humour, or you might just like the way they look. A lot of research over the years has gone into trying to work out what it is that […]
Everyone’s a little bit narcissistic, but 5 traits can give true narcissists away
Armian Pictures Narcissism looks slightly different in everyone, so leave the diagnosis to clinical professionals. But there are certain common traits among narcissistic individuals. Those traits include a lack of empathy, a need for admiration, and a preoccupation with status. If you think you might be a narcissist — or if you think your boss, […]