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There’s a growing skepticism about whether unconscious bias training is an effective tool to meet corporate diversity goals. Critics of such training contend that it doesn’t visibly move the needle on diversity numbers, and can even backfire. Some academic studies support this perspective: one  longitudinal study  found that traditional diversity trainings are the least effective efforts in increasing numbers of underrepresented minorities, while  experimental research  has shown that presenting evidence that people commonly rely on stereotypes — information often found in diversity trainings — isn’t helpful and can even condone the use of stereotypes. On the other hand, a  meta-analysis  found that diversity trainings can be effective, depending on many factors including content, length, audience, and accompanying diversity efforts. Clearly, not all trainings are equally good — and none are a silver bullet. Training is effective only when designed intentionally to achieve discret

Master the trait that separates the millionaires from the middle class. The more time Lewis Schiff spent speaking about the seven behaviors of highly successful entrepreneurs from his book  Business Brilliant , the more he became struck with a startling revelation. It occurred to him one of the seven best practices was far more important that the rest. “It is the one habit I find over and over again that is present in every single successful self-made millionaire I study,” Schiff said at the  Propelify Innovation Festival  in Hoboken, N.J. It’s a habit that any one of us can do, and it's completely available and accessible to everyone. Adopting this habit can help us make defining decisions about our careers. When applied with rigor, it can make the difference between achieving a high net worth and struggling to keep up with the middle class. And it’s the same trait Warren Buffett and Bill Gates both named when asked to write down a single word they would credit for their suc

In the past decade, ground-breaking research has revolutionalized our understanding of the human brain. And with all of this new information we can, for the first time, learn to harness our brainpower to work for us. Knowledge is power, and your ability to understand the way your brain operates can give you a definite edge in your efforts to live a healthy, happy life. The real trick to making any change is simply to get your brain to cooperate with you. And you can do this by rewiring your brain for personal success. Remember, your mind is in charge of helping you to accomplish your goals and dreams. Ready to learn how to train your mind to behave? First, let’s explore the wonders of the human brain. This way you'll know what you're up against when learning how to train your brain for success. Your adaptable brain is open to change. By default, your brain is in constant flux . . . racing after the moment that has just past, trying to understand it, control  it,  

What do negative thoughts, lack of creativity, and a bad memory have in common? They can all be treated with the same thing! It’s not a pill, or “ancient medicine.” You don’t have to see a doctor or specialist to reap the benefits. So what's free, accessible to all, and an excellent remedy for a variety of mental and emotional issues? Going for a hike in nature. Happy Earth Day! According to the latest science, technology-free time in the great outdoors can produce some serious improvements in your health. Urban environments did not have this effect, by the way. It seems the more time we spend in urban environments, the more stressed and anxious we are. With so many sights, sounds, smells, and people around, our senses are overwhelmed. "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy.      

From buying his first stock at age 11 to having his face on Cherry Coke cans in China, these Warren Buffett facts might surprise you. Often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha” -- Nebraska native  Warren Buffett  is an investing legend, business magnate and philanthropist. When he was 11, Buffett already bought stock, and by 16 he had amassed more than $53,000 from various business ventures and  investments . From a young age, Buffett was bound for  success . Although, like anyone else, he faced setbacks. From being rejected at Harvard Business School to getting told he would fail by his father-in-law, hard work and resilience pushed Buffett towards success. Today, he’s recognized for his achievements and uses his money for the greater good. From using a Nokia flip phone to pledging 85 percent of his Berkshire Hathaway stocks to various charitable foundations, check out these 20 Warren Buffett facts that might surprise you. 1. He bought his first stock when he was 11

Not content with electric cars, launching rockets and trying to travel to Mars, Elon Musk also wants to add AI to our brains. Elon Musk is at it again this week with news of yet another business venture in yet another futuristic field of research. He's given us electric cars, a company dedicated to space exploration, is working on clean energy tech and is building a tunnel, but now he wants to connect our brains directly with computers. Musk's latest venture is called Neuralink. It's a medical research company whose technology is called "neural lace." Very few details are known, but according to  The Wall Street Journal , neural lace will allow individuals to directly communicate with a computer without the need for a physical interface.  Follow Elon Musk   ✔ @elonmusk Long Neuralink piece coming out on  @ waitbutwhy  in about a week. Difficult to dedicate the time, but existential risk is too high not to. 5:31 AM - 28 Mar 2017