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October 30, 2013 Anxiety Is A Double-Edged Sword By The Daily Idea When we're feeling anxious about making a decision — and this is especially true if it's a high-stakes decision — we tend to seek the counsel of our friends or colleagues. But this isn't always a good move to make, and it can lead us astray. Why? When we're anxious, our ability to tell the difference between "good" advice and "bad" advice is diminished. It's almost unfair: anxiety makes us run to others for help... More »

Managing people The Dangers of Denial by Ron Ashkenas How teams can help each other see the truth. Entrepreneurship Don't Move to Silicon Valley Without Preparation by Sramana Mitra Start-ups can underestimate the challenges of being a small fish in the Valley's large, competitive pond. Managing yourself Update Your Job Search by Priscilla Claman If you've been hunkered down in the same job for the past five years, here's a guide for starting fresh. Operations Why Can't U.S. Health Care Costs Be Cut in Half? by Vijay Govindarajan U.S. providers should follow India's lead in creating "focused factories" for specialized treatments. Sales Are Your Most Compliant Customers Those Who Are Emotionally Disorganized? by The Daily Stat Apprehension followed by relief makes people more likely to comply with a request. Decision making How Anxiety Can Lead Your Decisions Astray by Francesca Gino When we're anxious, we seek the opinions of others. This can come with unexpected costs.

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