Some of our toughest challenges originate from self-limiting beliefs: when we tell ourselves that we’re too damaged, have made too many mistakes, or that we’re not talented or wealthy enough. Changing those thoughts has the power to change reality. First and foremost, you need a different story. The New Narrative If you want to be […]
The easy trick that prevents misunderstandings
Effective communication is a superpower that anyone can learn. In our latest Instaread, investigative journalist Charles Duhigg shares the secret formula. There are really only three types of conversation: practical, emotional, and social. Your job is to understand the difference. Your New Superpower Practical, decision-based conversations focus on the question “What’s this really about?” Emotional conversations ask […]
What stereotypes are costing you
Did you know you have a blind spot in each eye? It’s a small area where the optic nerve attaches to the retina. Your brain fills in the missing visual info so that you don’t notice the gap in your vision. As we go through our days, our brains use stereotypes in much the same […]
The most borrowed book at libraries last year
When Lessons in Chemistry was published in 2022, it struck a nerve with readers. The novel quickly climbed the charts, became an international hit, and inspired a series on Apple TV. Why has it resonated with so many? This hugely popular novel is the subject of our latest release. A Character to Care About Elizabeth Zott is a […]
The new Cold War
Earlier this week, TikTok sued the U.S. government over the potential ban that could go into effect as soon as 2025. Experts expect this legal battle will go all the way to the Supreme Court. As various players prepare for this epic showdown, our latest Instaread considers the history of how the U.S. and China have […]
The case for combining work and life
Leadership is part of life, just like anything else. Executive coach Jerry Colonna says that the interplay between personal growth and good leadership is important for both spheres of life. Our latest Instaread looks at some of his top strategies for becoming a better person. Slow and Steady Personal and professional growth don’t always follow […]
Big Tech’s gatekeepers
The internet began as one thing and has since become another. By the mid-2000s, tech behemoths such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter began to set the terms for how startups and creators connect with their audiences. Billions enjoy access due to their remarkable tech. But what is the cost? The Trade-Offs Pervasive surveillance by […]
How to trust your team
Strong products are important, but the teams behind them matter most. Empowered teams need both incredible ideas and the means to quickly test them. That starts with senior leadership. How can you make sure that everyone involved has what they need to do their best work? Teamwork 101 Strong collaboration comes from the top down. […]
The breast cancer myth
Women’s medical research has always been underfunded, which leaves a lot of room for misinformation and alt-health grifters. Estrogen treatments were considered the gold standard for treating menopause until a flawed study suggested that it raises the risk of breast cancer. Our latest Instaread examines the case for reinstating this wonder drug. Higher Quality of […]
Is social justice making progress?
Modern identity politics has gotten out of hand. At least that’s the argument of Yascha Mounk, public intellectual and professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University. He says that American culture has shifted into an obsession with group identity that stifles dialogue and promotes division. A Changing World Over the past few decades, the […]
