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Self-Control, Not Impulsivity, Paves the Way to Power A new study highlights the critical role of self-control in ascending to positions of power, overturning the common belief that impulsivity may lead to leadership. Through seven experiments involving over 3,500 participants, the study found that individuals demonstrating self-control were consistently viewed as more powerful and better suited for leadership roles than their less disciplined counterparts. This series of studies also revealed that failing to meet one's ambitious goals could undermine perceived power, offering a cautionary note on the importance of realistic goal-setting. The research underscores self-control as a key attribute in the perception and attainment of power, suggesting a reevaluation of strategies for leadership development and goal management within organizations. 1/3
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Unlocking the Brain’s Fear Circuitry: A Pathway to Survival Responses Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the brain's mechanisms for handling fear, revealing a new neural pathway that could significantly impact the treatment of psychiatric conditions like PTSD and anxiety disorders. The study highlights a connection between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, demonstrating how the brain transitions between various high-intensity fear responses necessary for survival. Utilizing mouse models, the team employed advanced imaging and manipulation techniques to trace and influence this newly identified circuit. Their findings not only deepen our comprehension of fear processing in the mammalian brain but also offer promising directions for developing targeted therapies for fear-related psychiatric illnesses, marking a significant step forward in neuroscience and mental health treatment. 1/3
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Check out our latest video to learn more about our PRIME Study! 🧠📱
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‘Wrinkles’ in Time Experience Are Linked to Heartbeat Momentary perceptions of time may stretch or shrink with each heartbeat and are not continuous, as previously thought. #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/heartbe…
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Today, March 11th, marks the 3 year anniversary since the @WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic 🦠⁠ ⁠ We've updated our History of Pandemics graphic to reflect recent data along with visualizing some of the most deadly pandemics: visualcapitalist.com/history…
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#Improvised #PublicTransport on #Svínoy, #FaroeIslands. It is 1.6 km from the village to the #FerryLanding on the North-side. Those in need of a ride, go with the cargo van. This day the van was suddenly out of function. #Tractor and #Sofa #GoTheExtraMile
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Mapped: Europe’s Biggest Sources of Electricity by Country ⚡️ elements.visualcapitalist.co… From @VCElements.
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Today’s most valuable companies are product-led platforms — with sales, marketing, and support processes built right into the product. mitsmr.com/3KRlXxp
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“The recent advances in artificial intelligence, with novel chatbots like ChatGPT, brings radical changes and opportunities to the way organizations and people work in teams,” writes BI’s @mojuha. Read more: bi.edu/research/business-rev…
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Mapped: Europe's Biggest Sources of Electricity by Country ⚡ elements.visualcapitalist.co…
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While many countries have made progress in their energy transition, nearly half of Europe is still dependent on fossil fuels ⛽️ This graphic maps out Europe's top source of electricity generation by country: elements.visualcapitalist.co…
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Growing a business based on serving digital customers requires rethinking the customer’s role, the company’s value proposition and how that’s delivered, and the business model ▶️ mitsmr.com/3cYcE1W
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Addicted to podcasts? Then this list is for you
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How Your Mood Affects the Way You Process Language Those in negative moods may be better able to spot inconsistencies in the things they read. The findings shed light on how mood affects language processing. #mood #language #neuroscience #science neurosciencenews.com/mood-la…
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I spent New Years building GPTZero — an app that can quickly and efficiently detect whether an essay is ChatGPT or human written
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Mapped: The Most Innovative Countries in the World in 2022 💡 visualcapitalist.com/most-in…
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29 Dec 2022
12 ways of getting smarter: 1 learning how to learn 2 goal setting 3 problem solving 4 prioritization 5 compound interest 6 cause and effect 7 network building 8 opportunity 9 meta tool usage and creation 10 behavior change 11 scientific method 12 cognitive biases
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As 2022 comes to a close, we've showcased the biggest companies in the world today—with @Apple standing as the world’s most valuable company, towering at a $2.3T valuation 📈 Find out more about the 100 companies topping the charts around the globe: visualcapitalist.com/biggest…
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