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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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

Understanding Leadership Beyond Titles

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

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Johnson School

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.”

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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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Dyson School

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.