In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having to face the uncertainty of less familiar options. In part, this is because we ...

Change tends to be difficult. This is true whether the change in question is something as personal as a New Year's resolution or as impersonal as updating a business procedure or law. Nevertheless, it ...

The Binewskis are no ordinary family. Arty has flippers instead of limbs; Iphy and Elly are Siamese twins; Chick has telekinetic powers. These traveling circus performers see their differences as ...

Status quo bias — the tendency to keep things as they are rather than run the risk that an initiative might fail — can keep companies in a rut.