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Think back: the last time you pitched an idea - internally or to a customer - did you start out by getting everyone to agree on the problem they were facing? If not, I'll bet you didn't land the deal.

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Researchers thought that they were five years away from solving a math riddle from the 1980's. In reality, and without knowing, they had nearly cracked the problem and had just given away much of the ...

Solving problems isn't just good for math tests and jigsaw puzzles. The skill could land you your dream job. In fact, a 2019 survey of more than 3,000 employers found that more than 91% of employers ...

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A homeless person rests against a mural of the Golden Gate Bridge in downtown San Francisco in November 2023. Homelessness increased last year in all but nine states. (Loren Elliott/AFP/Getty ...