7 thought-provoking reads for the summer
For your summer reading consideration, here are our seven best ideas - packed with fascinating trends and ideas from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, and AI.Â
What investors can learn from Arsene Wenger and the beautiful game
In its adoption of science and data, football is almost unrecognisable compared to 20 years ago. Is active management next?Â
While you were sleeping
Interested in understanding more about the influence of sleep on your decision-making performance? We review Matthew Walker's excellent new book, Why We Sleep, with extra insights from trader coach, Denise Shull, and decision-making expert, Dr Nicholas Beecroft.
Sometimes, WHEN matters more than WHAT
In his new book, 'WHEN', Daniel Pink sets out to unearth the hidden science of timing. Clare Flynn explores this engaging new read and discovers some important and surprising insights about when we should - and shouldn't - attempt to get things done.
What we’re listening to – our favorite podcasts
As podcasting comes of age, there's been an explosion in the number of high-quality broadcasts available. Listen online or download, here are 10 of the best podcasts for news & trends in technology, behavioral finance and entrepreneurship.
The one thing worth doing differently this year
Acing those new year resolutions is hard - especially when you're a busy portfolio manager swamped with demands on your time. But don't give up! Clare Flynn Levy, Essentia CEO, reveals her simple, science-based tips for making the new year to come one of positive change.
Santa’s Top 10 Gifts for Behavioral Improvement
This year, give the gift of self-improvement. Here are the big man's best ideas for getting family, friends and colleagues into new and better habits.
5 easy ways to improve your process using behavioral science
Incorporating behavioral science into your investment process doesn't have to be difficult. We present five simple techniques to reinforce the scientific rigor of your investment decision-making routine.
What we’re reading
By popular demand and after lots of great suggestions from you, we've updated the Essentia Recommended Reading List (one of our most downloaded white papers). Check out the additions to one of the best surveys of behavioral titles available.
Asset management innovation? Walk don’t run
Asset management firms have been hiring new innovation teams. But rather than adopt a head-on approach to change which may prompt resistance, we advocate a Kaizen approach that begins with smaller, measurable and more gradual improvements.