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Emotional Intelligence
According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
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"Resilience" is being able to withstand hardship; "antifragility" goes one step further.
Clear communication is good for business and life — but compelling communication can take you to another level.
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80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
Sweet, bitter, salty, sour. These are the four basic tastes we were taught in grade school. But there is a fifth: umami. And it's everywhere.
Is mindfulness really the panacea it's touted to be, or are we glossing over some fundamental flaws?
Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
A few key moments are linked to significant shifts in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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The best orgasms come when you learn how to unlock a sexual “flow state.” Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, shares a meditation to help you get started.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
Psychopathic tendencies may be present to some extent in all of us. New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists.
If you’ve looked for a job recently, you may have encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
When a whoopsie-daisy just won’t cut it.
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Modern life replaced spirituality with goal-setting — and it’s making us depressed. Here’s how to win back your happiness.
Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
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Hustle culture is part of our DNA — but it’s making us unhappy. Yale psychologist Laurie Santos explains how to escape your inner drill sergeant and find peace in imperfection.
The outrage machine is fueled by toxicity. But there are practical steps that we can take to recapture control over our emotions.
Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
John Templeton Foundation
We all spend way too much time worrying what other people think of us — it’s time to cut loose.
From smartphone envy to life dissatisfaction, the root cause of much unhappiness is that we are wired to imagine how things could be better.
When you do something with all your heart and mind, you do it with "meraki." When we lack this feeling, it can lead to burnout.
The Serenity Prayer is nice — until the missiles come raining down on your city.
"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
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If you don’t feel better after the weekend, the “burnout paradox” could explain why.
Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
The existential philosopher argued that an authentic and meaningful life is measured by choice.