Research & Thought Leadership

How Leaders Can Truly Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Their Organizations

In many organizations, efforts to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive are falling short.

Keep Brainstorming—Your Best Ideas Are Still to Come

Imagine a team brainstorming session. At what point in the meeting do you think you’ll come up with your best, most inventive idea?

How Does a Polarized U.S. Move Beyond Its Current Conflicts?

When a mob of Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, Americans on both sides of the aisle were left horrified. After a year-long global health crisis, a summer of protests over racial injustice, and a massively contentious election, the insurrection felt to many people like a breaking point.

Conservatives and Liberals Differ in How Aggressively They Recruit Women for Leadership Roles

Why, despite decades of progress, are women still vastly underrepresented in senior leadership positions at U.S. organizations? It’s a question that has vexed companies, policymakers, and women themselves—and one that has many answers, ranging from lack of mentorship and training to outright discrimination.

A Surprising Benefit of Feeling Ownership over Your Possessions

From our earliest days in the sandbox, we’re taught to avoid being too possessive. “Sharing is caring!” countless parents have said after their kid aggressively snatched a bucket back from a friend.