Weekly Hotlist: Stop Being So Positive

 

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November 03, 2014 Stop Being So Positive By Gabriele Oettingen Optimism only works when you also understand the obstacles.

Retail Tesco's Downfall Is a Warning to Data-Driven Retailers by Michael Schrage Did Big Data become an analytic albatross? Execution The Key to Change Is Middle Management by Behnam Tabrizi Research shows the traits that make them successful. Managing people Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling by Paul J. Zak Studying the neuroscience of compelling communication. Managing people Identifying the Biases Behind Your Bad Decisions by John Beshears You might think you're immune, but you're not. Managing yourself What to Do After a Bad Performance Review by Carolyn O'Hara Be sure to reflect before you react. Apple Why Tim Cook's Coming Out Matters for Apple, and Business by Dorie Clark Covering is no longer required to succeed at the top. Social media How the Market Ruined Twitter by Justin Fox Now it's just a company trying to make money. Stress Why Leaders Don't Brag About Successfully Managing Stress by James R. Bailey Only 20% share what works.

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