The Human Blog

Millennials and Generation Z now hold the decision-making keys for most B2B purchases. A recent Forrester Research study of nearly 14,000 B2B buyers found that younger buyers — those born…

Key takeaways: Friendships are a valuable part of our everyday lives. They provide social and emotional support. A good buddy will be there when you’re feeling down or lonely. Sadly, friendships…

Have you ever pondered whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in-between?  Sure, some people are easy to categorize, but many of us exhibit behaviors that blur the lines, behaving…

A new paper suggests that maybe defence mechanisms aren’t all that bad. Helping us get more comfortable with stress or threats. KEY POINTS Has anyone ever told you not to…

Have you ever had to choose what to wear for a first date or an interview? Or felt nervous choosing an outfit for a wedding, wondering what exactly the difference…

When someone has low emotional intelligence (EQ), it means they lack the ability to understand and manage emotions—both theirs and that of others. Naturally, this makes it quite difficult for…

Swapping one word for another changes the nature of the conversation, and its outcome Some people are unusually persuasive. They influence — in a good way — the people around…

Of all the senses we love to indulge, scent is often neglected – but the right smells could be just what your brain needs to keep it whirring in old…

Have you ever found yourself struggling to communicate or get your message across? Have you considered that, maybe, the issue isn’t the content of your message but the way you’re…

Wharton professor Jonah Berger says subtle shifts in the words we use can have a big effect on our actual impact. Your words can change any situation, if you learn…