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Emotional Intelligence
After almost a century in print, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" still has lessons to teach us.
Chip Conley — founder and CEO of JDV Hospitality and Airbnb’s former Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy — maps out an inclusive path from hindsight to wisdom.
A-list lessons for better work-life collaboration — direct from the movie set.
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
We must get happiness right — even when the world around us gets it wrong.
How to make sure our formative tendencies don't derail us from being the great leaders we are trying to become.
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Humans are among the most altruistic species that we’ve studied, due to our alloparental instincts – a trait we evolved into that allows us to care for offspring who are […]
The best of all investor attributes is easily attained — and unbeatable in combination with other advantages.
In the fight between head and heart, psychologists will win.
Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
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Finding meaning isn’t just personally fulfilling — it’s critical to our brain’s development, explains USC neuroscientist.
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“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.
From flow to emotional intelligence, these insightful books feature actionable advice you can try out today.
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Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
Rhetorical mastery is within everyone’s reach — equipped with some basic techniques you can rock it like Aristotle.
Whatever your length of service in the top role, this tool-box will help you conquer adversity — and thrive.
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At age 37, neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke that would take her eight years to fully recover from. This is how it changed her understanding of the brain.
Unlikely Collaborators
To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.
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The Grammy-nominated artist reflects on a life of heartbreak and a future full of hope.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.
If words are really only 7% of communication, then why would anyone need to learn a foreign language?
No matter your company role, the road to a happy and robust team culture can be built on unconditional regard for others.
Taco Thursdays and free yoga have their limits — for lasting workplace happiness leaders need to think about purpose.
New research from Big Think+ on what scares your future leaders.
Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.
When high-anxiety situations arise in the workplace, we tend to react by fighting, fleeing, freezing, or fawning — but there’s a hidden fifth option.
Admitting that we know little about our future selves can radically improve our decision-making.
30 years ago Jim VandeHei — co-founder and CEO of Axios — got leadership feedback all wrong. Now, he has the ideal blueprint so you can get it right.
Too many companies fail to recognize that “the deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated” — but the solution is easy.
Tough and cutthroat leaders are celebrated in a results-driven culture — but there is another path to C-suite success.