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In this comprehensive summary of Charles Duhigg's 'The Power of Habit', author Driss Elmouden explores the neurological loop behind habits and provides a practical framework for reshaping behaviors to transform lives and organizations.
Read ArticleIn their book Decisive, Chip and Dan Heath introduce the WRAP process to help individuals and organizations make better choices. This insightful summary by Driss Elmouden explores key strategies to overcome common decision-making pitfalls like narrow framing, confirmation bias, and overconfidence.
Read ArticleIn this comprehensive article, author Driss Elmouden examines the pivotal role of parents in shaping their children's career choices. Drawing from extensive research, he explores how factors like parenting styles, socioeconomic status, and early childhood experiences profoundly influence vocational aspirations.
Read ArticleIn "Thinking in Bets," former professional poker player Annie Duke draws from her experiences and behavioral science research to provide a framework for making better decisions by separating decision quality from outcome quality, as explained by author Driss Elmouden.
Read ArticleIn this detailed summary, author Driss Elmouden breaks down the key concepts and lessons from Annie Duke's "How to Decide," a practical guide to overcoming cognitive biases and making more rational choices. Discover Duke's actionable framework for navigating uncertainty.
Read ArticleThe notion of a linear career path is being disrupted. This thought-provoking piece by Driss Elmouden examines the transition from traditional career models to emerging boundaryless and protean career trajectories demanded by today's dynamic workplace.
Read ArticleThe notion of career has undergone a profound transformation, shifting from a traditional linear progression to a more agile and multidirectional path, as discussed by author Driss Elmouden. Explore the changing dynamics of career development in the modern workplace.
Read Article'Nudge' by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein explores how small changes in our decision environments – known as 'choice architecture' – can nudge us towards better choices without restricting freedom. Driss Elmouden provides an insightful introduction to this influential book.
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