Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

A person with curly hair, reminiscent of Jesse Eisenberg's style, wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and jeans, sits on a chair against a plain white background.
A-list lessons for better work-life collaboration — direct from the movie set.
A man in a suit and bowler hat sits on a large turtle, holding reins attached to the turtle's head, symbolizing a steady change in pace.
When caught between the urge for wholesale change and fear of stasis, the best approach is to take it easy.
Digital rendering of multiple human brain models floating against a gray background, highlighting specific brain regions in red.
“The brain is never the same from one moment to the next throughout life. Never ever.”
A person in traditional attire works meticulously on a sculpture at a small table in a workshop filled with various art pieces and tools, drawing from deep geido knowledge to perfect each detail.
You will need determination, humility, and courage if you are to master anything.
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
A person is sleeping, dreaming of a woman packing multiple bags and suitcases.
"Upon emergence, these patients are sincerely unsure what was reality and what was a ‘dream.'"
A detailed painting of a pensive young woman with brown hair, dressed in red, looking down thoughtfully, hinting at a new chapter that balances her happy moments and quiet reflections.
We must get happiness right — even when the world around us gets it wrong.
A person with long hair faces the ocean, wearing a white shirt. A sheer gray fabric is draped over their face, obscuring their eyes. The background is cloudy with a view of the sea.
Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, derails the brain’s normal balance between stability and excitability.
A black-and-white photo of young children sitting in a classroom. Two teachers stand at the back. Drawings and crafts are displayed on the walls, suggesting it was from an earlier historical period, where every good kid learned under watchful eyes.
How to make sure our formative tendencies don't derail us from being the great leaders we are trying to become.
A black-and-white illustration depicts five individuals wearing robes and garlands, reclining and sitting around a table with food and drink, reminiscent of a classical or ancient feast, evoking scenes one might imagine from the time of Confucius.
When stuffed and staring down the last bite, you might hear your mother's voice in your mind.
Illustration of a skull with crossed bones on a vibrant green background. The phrase "Memento mori!" is boldly inscribed beneath the skull.
Executive coach Jodi Wellman explains how to “make it to the end with no regrets.”
An image showing a marble statue of a man on the left, transitioning with a stoic edge into a distorted, pixelated region, followed by part of a man's face on the right.
The best of all investor attributes is easily attained — and unbeatable in combination with other advantages.
Close-up image of a baby's ear as the baby rests its head against a striped fabric, capturing the tender moments when they first start to absorb the language around them.
For most of human history, babies probably picked up language by overhearing.
A small clock displaying 9:10 is surrounded by a tangled yellow measuring tape with black markings against a dark background, symbolizing the precision and commitment of intermittent fasting.
"Fasting…should not be demonized for simply suggesting that we take a break from eating once in a while."
Black and white image of a band performing on stage. One musician is playing a bass guitar while another sings into a microphone. The scene, embodying punk-inspired leaders, has a dark background.
Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
Black and white photo of a person on stage, the spotlight effect illuminating them from behind, casting dramatic shadows. A red border frames the image.
It's good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.
Physicists have increasingly begun to view life as information-processing "states of matter" that require special consideration.