A chatbot that backfired, a master who funds his rival and a leaderboard that stalls coaching. Our ten picks for September.
The Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn created masterpiece after masterpiece. Much less known is the fact that he was also a great developer of talent — and his methods still work today.
Every switch between tasks costs time. Growing up with three screens leaves that cost in place.
Practice matters a great deal. It appears to explain less of the difference between people than the slogan suggests.
Managers who coach lift performance — through the relationship, not the technique. Put the same coaching inside a competitive climate, and the lift fades.
Growing up with smartphones builds comfort with devices. Judging information is a separate skill — and it still has to be taught.
Coached employees found more meaning in their work. They were just as likely to think about quitting.