In a world that often feels like it’s on autopilot, our mindsets shape the way we navigate life. They influence our decisions, relationships, thoughts, and emotions, quietly steering the direction of our paths. But what if we could take control of these invisible forces? By becoming aware of our mindsets and adopting an experimental approach, […]
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Our brains are incredible, but they’re also deeply flawed. We’re wired to see the world through a narrow lens, shaped by our genetics, experiences, and environments. This lens creates biases that divide us—ingroups versus outgroups, us versus them. But what if we could reset these biases and build a society that’s more connected and empathetic? […]
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When we run into a problem in everyday life- like planning a trip, fixing a Lego model, or managing a team- most of us instinctively try to move fast. We want to power through and fix things as quickly as possible. But what if going fast is not always the smartest move? What if slowing […]
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Stress is a lot like gravity — invisible, ever-present, and inescapable. It’s not just something we deal with; it’s something that lives all around us, woven into the fabric of our daily lives. But even though everyone experiences it, many of us feel uncomfortable talking about it. We live in a world where vulnerability is […]
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We often confuse reacting to the latest headline with thinking strategically. But strategic thinking is something much deeper—and more enduring. I recently came across a compelling talk on BigThink that frames it in a way that really resonates. At its core, strategic thinking is meta thinking—thinking about thinking. It’s not about responding to breaking news […]
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Speaker: Michael Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD Business School, SwitzerlandBook Referenced: The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking Michael Watkins begins by addressing a frequent question: Are great strategic thinkers born or made? His response is a nuanced “yes,” emphasizing that, like other valuable human capabilities, strategic thinking arises from a mix […]
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আমরা যখন সিআইএ (CIA)-এর কথা শুনি, তখন আমাদের চোখে ভেসে ওঠে গুপ্তচরবৃত্তি, গোপন অভিযান আর ধূর্ত চালে প্রতিপক্ষকে ফাঁদে ফেলার কাহিনি। এই পেশাকে ঘিরে সাধারণ মানুষের মনে “ম্যানিপুলেশন” বা কৌশলী প্রতারণার ভাবনা ভর করে। কিন্তু যাঁরা CIA-তে কাজ করেন, তাঁরা জানেন—ম্যানিপুলেশন ও মোটিভেশন আসলে একই মুদ্রার এপিঠ-ওপিঠ। আমরা যাঁদের মোটিভেট করি, তাঁদের নায়ক ভাবি; আর […]
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