Posts Tagged ‘Human Behavior’
What is the greatest sin that human beings can commit?
What is it that binds us to a person, a group or a cause? Understanding the how loyalty is created and lost is an essential part of effective leadership.
Einstein’s Shortfall
Albert Einstein is considered one of greatest geniuses of our time — but even he had his limitations…
What makes one person “smarter” than another? Does the answer lie in the nature v. nurture debate — or could there be something more?
I’d Like to Believe
Wishful thinking is not the same as true hope — the latter provides relief and comfort, the former delivers stress and disillusionment. Understanding the difference between these two concepts can help us confront the many challenges life throws our way.
The Virtue of the Status Quo
The term “status quo” is often spoken with derision, and is frequently associated with stagnation, corruption and mediocrity. Human beings have a natural tendency toward discontent with their current circumstances; yet, is this contempt for the existing state of affairs always beneficial? Could our drive for something better be as much of a curse as a blessing?