I take on explaining the correct answer to the classic Monty Hall problem, to highlight the importance of clear explanations in improving employee engagement. No formulas or decision trees, I promise.
Hire slow, fire fast is a slogan that can seem like good recruiting advice, but is actually wrong on both counts. That's likely because it was never intended for recruiting in the first place, paradoxically. Here I suggest a better approach.
Why do fewer women than men pursue careers in STEM? The recent documentary "Picture a Scientist" explains the role that academic culture plays in deterring women, contrary to what you might have read. It holds lessons for company cultures, too.