Tag: Live

  • “What Is a ‘Racial Wealth Gap’?”
    “What Is a ‘Racial Wealth Gap’?”

    Or: Why do Black Americans have far less wealth, higher unemployment and lower rates of homeownership than white Americans do?

    August, 7 2020 by getAbstract
  • Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Turbulent Times
    Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Turbulent Times

    Though timeless, the teachings of Buddhism are uniquely suited to cope with today’s fast-paced world.

    July, 31 2020 by Sara Küpfer
  • “Does Commitment to Kindness Mean You Have to Accept Poor Treatment?”
    “Does Commitment to Kindness Mean You Have to Accept Poor Treatment?”

    No. It means you can hold on to your boundaries without becoming angry.

    July, 23 2020 by getAbstract
  • “Turn That Damn Thing Off!”
    Photo: Ivan Samkov on Pexels
    “Turn That Damn Thing Off!”

    With comprehensive home office, team chat solutions have led your colleagues straight into your living room – sometimes even worse. How do you put them outside the door again and get the necessary recreation time?

    July, 10 2020 by Michael Wiederstein
  • Deutsche Thoroughness
    Deutsche Thoroughness

    As a German who chose to live in the United States for a while, the first thing you miss is not the good old Schwarzbrot – it’s the art of engineering.

    July, 7 2020 by Vince Ebert
  • “Is Consumerism Preventing Us from Being Happy?”
    “Is Consumerism Preventing Us from Being Happy?”

    Choices, choices everywhere. Keeping up with the latest fashion and gadgets is not just cash-intensive but also time-consuming. Think about it this way: What else could you be doing with the time not spent consuming?

    June, 30 2020 by Sara Küpfer
  • Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age
    Bina Venkataraman: The Optimist’s Telescope. Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age. Riverhead, 2019
    Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age

    Journalist Bina Venkataraman outlines strategies to help people and societies keep a long-term picture in mind –especially amid uncertainty. Her main lesson: Learn how to cultivate – and act upon –  “foresight” as an individual, an organization and a society.

    June, 26 2020 by David Meyer
  • “What Is the Best Way to Start the Day?”
    “What Is the Best Way to Start the Day?”

    Believe it or not: The first hour of your day, whatever time it may occur, paves the way for the remainder. Here is how to spend it right.

    June, 24 2020 by getAbstract
  • “How Can I Stop Racism in My Workplace?”
    “How Can I Stop Racism in My Workplace?”

    Three steps you should take seriously if you care about a corporate culture that works for all.

    June, 9 2020 by getAbstract
  • “Together, We Can Make Change Happen”
    “Together, We Can Make Change Happen”

    A note from our CEO.

    June, 4 2020 by Thomas Bergen