Francesca Mereu

2 months ago | imd.org | John Weeks |Francesca Mereu

a) A stock-picking strategy of looking for loss-making companies that are undervalued by the market. b) The tendency to empathize more with people who are suffering misfortune. c) The tendency to be affected more strongly by negative events than positive ones. Answer: (c). Negativity bias is a strong human tendency. Typically, it takes four positive experiences to equal the impact we feel from a single negative one.

Jan 7, 2025 | imd.org | Francesca Mereu

Write a one-line note of gratitude on a piece of paper (it can be about anything; from the smell of your new shower gel to an important friendship or surviving the holiday festivities) and leave it next to your tea or coffee. If you are going back into a shared workspace, leave the note in a visible place and invite others to add their one-liners below yours to help lift the general mood. Notice the beauty around you.

Nov 29, 2024 | imd.org | Francesca Mereu

1 day ago • by Öykü Işık in Brain CircuitsMany companies try to use Gen AI as a hammer, looking for nails to hit – but if you don't know what problem you're solving, you're building the wrong solution. Here's how... 27 November 2024 • by Peter G. Kirchschläger in Brain CircuitsWe are very good at expressing our positions on ethical issues but less good at explaining them. Use this template to set out your position clearly for all to understand....

Nov 27, 2024 | imd.org | John Weeks |Francesca Mereu

The more senior you get, the more you are on stage all the time. You are exposed, especially in high-stakes, high-pressure situations. The old saying that leaders need to “communicate, communicate, communicate” still holds true because people don’t listen. Instead, they watch. Worse, as they watch you, people are more likely to notice – and gossip about – those moments when you are not your best self.

Nov 1, 2024 | imd.org | Francesca Mereu

What are your fixed costs? What are the drainers in your life that can’t be changed in the short term? It’s no use complaining about them – instead, identify them clearly. Fixed costs vary from individual to individual and could include:Ineffective weekly meetingsThe daily commuteChronic health issuesIssues affecting your nearest and dearestEven if you find you can’t cut your fixed costs, simply being aware of them can help reduce associated stress and tension.