It is often said, "The pen is mightier than the sword." And it's true – words can hold a lot of power. In just a few words, a simple sentence can uplift, belittle and express love and heartache. Many ...

For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to ...

Feeling inspired. That often elusive thing we all wish we could feel more. But, very often, we can feel the exact opposite of inspired. Even if life is going seemingly well. Over years of fluctuating ...

When China’s leaders talk of the country’s economy, they often speak in Communist Party jargon, citing terms such as “dual circulation”, “new productive forces” and “involution”. Recent commentary has ...

The news is relentless at the moment. In just the last few days, there have been headlines about price rises and job losses, about Israel bombing Qatar, the French government crumbling, Russian drones ...

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“Keep your face towards the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman “‎Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” ― Voltaire “Life does not have to be ...

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Plagiarism and inspiration may share similarities, but both are entirely different from each other, said three BYU-Hawaii students. Kantima Romyasai, a junior from Thailand majoring in elementary ...

A conversation with Columbia Business School’s Adam Galinksy on honing your style. What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal? Inspirational leadership might seem ...