Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

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20mins
“It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention.”
Book cover for "The Art of Spending Money" by Morgan Housel, featuring an origami bird made from money and a quote from Steven Bartlett at the top, exploring how to be miserable spending money unwisely.
In this excerpt from "The Art of Spending Money," Morgan Housel lays out the spending and financial habits guaranteed to end in regret.
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10mins
“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”
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3mins
Language is a huge part of human development, even the language we keep to ourselves. Three experts explain how words and beliefs can change our brains and our lives:
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Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.
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59mins
"One of the largest mitigating factors against getting traumatized is who is there for you at that particular time."
Book cover for "The Devil Emails at Midnight" by Mita Mallick, featuring a bold red background, white and black text, and a partial clock showing midnight—hinting at themes like toxic positivity lurking beneath the surface.
What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?
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Life's "in-between" stages pack unique cognitive benefits — if you know how to tap into them.
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The incredible story of how the US Army began the march toward generative AI in 1943 — and what it means for your business today.
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“The media is 10x more likely to describe experiences of being alone as negative, as compared to positive.” Psychologist Ethan Kross shares how reframing the idea of loneliness can help us feel more peace when we’re on our own.
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To foster a collaborative and respectful work environment, Kim Scott emphasizes the importance of respecting colleagues as individuals, even if you disagree with their opinions, ultimately creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Chip Conley suggests that viewing emotions as equations can help you identify adjustable variables and constants beyond your control, making overwhelming feelings more manageable through a mathematical perspective.
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Likability is essential for career success, as highlighted by Michelle Tillis Lederman, who emphasizes that it starts with self-acceptance and involves bringing your whole self to work, listening deeply, and fostering genuine connections.
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Barbara Oakley, instructor of a popular MOOC, offers strategies for enhancing learning skills by leveraging insights from neuroscience and cognitive science, addressing the challenges posed by our brain's hardwiring in changing habits and acquiring new skills.
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High-conflict personalities, characterized by predictable behaviors, create drama in relationships, but by recognizing these patterns in ourselves and others, as suggested by lawyer and therapist Bill Eddy, we can effectively navigate these challenging situations.
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Restaurateur Will Guidara emphasizes that extending hospitality to employees, alongside customers, fosters a culture of shared values and purposeful communication, ultimately enabling staff to feel valued and perform at their best.
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Behavioral economists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky won the Nobel Prize for mapping the human mind's irrational decision-making biases, and now, with insights from Julia Galef of the Center for Applied Rationality, we can learn to avoid these pitfalls.
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Empathy and cooperation are essential for success, as the quality of personal and professional lives hinges on the complexity of relationships, which require effective listening, communication, and conflict management from both parties, according to Todd Davis of FranklinCovey.
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Economist Larry Summers suggests that instead of judging decisions by their outcomes, we should evaluate them based on the rational process used to develop strategies, considering all relevant costs, benefits, and consequences.