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Psychology and Wellbeing

Psychology and Wellbeing

Mental health, stress management, and motivation. Because a successful business starts with a clear mind.

Stop Treating Recovery as Laziness
7. 8. 2026 Psychology and Wellbeing

Stop Treating Recovery as Laziness

Many people believe productivity comes from working longer hours. Modern neuroscience suggests something different: sustained performance depends just as much on recovery as effort. Perhaps it's time we stopped confusing rest with weakness.
Psychological Safety is Not About ‘Cosiness’ – It’s About a Culture of Courage and Results
17. 3. 2026 Psychology and Wellbeing

Psychological Safety is Not About ‘Cosiness’ – It’s About a Culture of Courage and Results

NEWTON University has once again come alive with international collaboration. At this year's International Week, the theme of psychological safety resonated deeply. Why is this concept the key to innovation, and why should leaders welcome mistakes as valuable data? Barbora Bělová and Simona Dosedělová provide the answers.
Why we must talk about domestic violence before the first blow is struck
13. 2. 2026 Psychology and Wellbeing

Why we must talk about domestic violence before the first blow is struck

Domestic violence does not begin with a physical attack. It starts with a subtle loss of certainty, growing fear and the gradual takeover of control. Yet a persistent myth remains that unless “blood is shed”, there is no real problem.
Marian Jelínek: Stop clearing the path for children; we need immense resilience
15. 1. 2026 Psychology and Wellbeing

Marian Jelínek: Stop clearing the path for children; we need immense resilience

Many people associate the name Marian Jelínek primarily with ice hockey. The former coach of the Czech national ice hockey team, with whom he became a world champion, as well as HC Sparta, however, has a much broader portfolio than coaching alone.
Better Mind, Better Brno – a new dimension of leadership
5. 12. 2025 Psychology and Wellbeing

Better Mind, Better Brno – a new dimension of leadership

The second edition of Better Mind in Brno confirmed that mental wellbeing is becoming one of the key themes in modern education and leadership. This year’s event offered practical techniques, inspiration, and honest reflections on what it means to handle pressure, seek balance, and lead in a world where our mind is our most important tool. The article is based on conversations with the organisers, Ondřej Nádvorník and Sandra Keyzlarová.
Navigating NEWTON: Building resilience and fostering psychological safety
26. 9. 2024 Insights

Navigating NEWTON: Building resilience and fostering psychological safety

NEWTON University helps students build resilience and psychological safety, highlighting its collaboration with Professor Amy C. Edmondson.
Do you hear expressions of dissent in the collective? Congratulations!
3. 5. 2024 Insights

Do you hear expressions of dissent in the collective? Congratulations!

What does Kateřina Cakin think about Amy C. Edmondson’s lecture on psychological safety? Why does this topic resonate with her personally? And what’s new in NEWTON University’s offerings?
Tomas Studenik: I want people to take more risks
16. 4. 2024 Psychology and Wellbeing

Tomas Studenik: I want people to take more risks

Czech innovator and entrepreneur Tomáš Studeník took part in the panel discussion following Amy C. Edmondson’s lecture. He shares his journey and his philosophy of learning from failure. As the pioneer of Prague’s FuckUp Nights, Studeník emphasizes the importance of failure — both personal and professional — in fostering innovation and resilience.
Amy Edmondson: “Most of us need a playbook for failure”
11. 4. 2024 Insights

Amy Edmondson: “Most of us need a playbook for failure”

An interview with Harvard professor Amy C. Edmondson highlights the right way to approach mistakes. By fostering an environment where failure is seen as part of the learning process, individuals and teams can cultivate a growth mindset — essential for long-term success in academia, business, and beyond. Let’s not be afraid to fail!