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Why gossipers have the edge

Talking about people behind their backs can spread useful information and motivate others to cooperate with you – but only if your information is accurate.

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Forum addresses responsible leadership in a polarized world

Jerome Powell, Sundar Pichai, and Patti Poppe discuss technology, sustainability, and more at the first Business, Government, and Society Forum. Watch the highlights.

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A new look at what causes conformity

The authors of a seminal paper on how corporations become more uniform over time take aim at academia.

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How to avoid a conflict spiral

Disagreement doesn’t have to involve negative emotions, says Julia Minson. Simply stating your desire to hear the other person’s perspective can help keep things cool.

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Report offers a richer picture of Latino entrepreneurs

A new analysis highlights how gender, immigration status, and engagement with technology affect the growth of Latino-owned businesses.

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To make the best choice, listen to your gut

Intuition plays an important role in good decision making, says Baba Shiv. “If emotion were irrelevant, we would’ve evolved very differently.”

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Discounts steer kids toward healthier snacks

Getting kids to avoid junk food is an uphill battle, especially when they have their own money to spend. A new study finds price incentives make healthy foods more attractive.

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Secrets of super communicators

Ask a lot of questions, journalist Charles Duhigg advises. And make them deep ones.

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Search engine ads add value

Are search engine ads just intrusive and scammy? Or do they provide real value to consumers? The questions demand data, Navdeep Sahni says – and now he has it.

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Immigrant inventors are catalysts for creativity

Immigrants are known to make outsized contributions to American innovation. Research shows they make their native-born collaborators more productive as well.

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