In this inaugural episode of Human Science, host John Drummond sits down with renowned author and professor, Dr. Laura Huang, to discuss her journey from engineer and management consultant to her research in business and leadership dynamics. They dive deep into Laura's book "Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage" and discuss the essence of gaining an edge in life. Laura also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming work on harnessing one's "gut feel" for effective decision-making. Beyond her books, Laura shares her passion for making her research actionable, and how to bring the principles from her research into practical use in various communities.
Resources:
- Laura Huang's Website
- Project Emplify
- EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage - Find the book on Amazon or your preferred book retailer.
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