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Boosting mental muscle leads to better performance
A new study from SC Johnson College explores the concept of “cognitive endurance,” defined as the ability to sustain performance in cognitive tasks over time.

Going Against One’s Better Judgment Amplifies Self-Blame
Researchers found that when people go along with opinions of others, they feel more culpable if things go wrong.

Understanding Leadership Beyond Titles
“Everybody’s a leader… no matter your role,” Shamis Pitts, MBA ’11, tells New York City alumni.

Ethical Depth: The Cure for Today’s Medical Industry
A new Johnson School paper explores why doctors may fall prey to conflicts of interest and proposes a new approach called “deep professionalism.”

The Financial Times Ranks Cornell University’s Johnson School 6th Place Among Top U.S. MBA Programs
Faculty research accounted for 10% of the Financial Times MBA ranking with Cornell Johnson placing #7.

New Book Explores the Act of Defiance
Sah has written, “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” a book that reveals why people need to develop more agency and change the world.

Small Firms May Offer Higher Pay Due to a Lack of Market Power
Small companies may post higher wages for entry level positions than large companies – potentially attracting better talent.

Learners Apply Data-Driven Marketing Strategies in Cornell Certificate Program
Professor Sachin Gupta explains how to reach outstanding data-driven results in the Demand Marketing online certificate program.

Workers Partner ‘Up’ To Better Themselves, Study Finds
A new study found that people tended to favor higher-paid collaborators – but only when they have superior skills and could teach them something.