I’ve recently been doing a lot of reading about social capital, and I came across a very thought-provoking quote. Every kind of network can be found among any group of managers, but only certain kinds of networks contribute to early promotion for certain kinds of managers. (Burt, Ronald. Structural Holes. Harvard UP: 1992.) Burt’s quote […]

In Pixar’s 2003 film, Finding Nemo, there’s a delightful gag that’s portrayed by a cacophany of seagulls. They all cry out “mine!” in an unending chorus as they chase and squabble over their food. Scientists have shown that we put more value on an item because we can call it “mine.” It’s been named by […]