Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

Book cover of "A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership" by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra, and Kurt Strovink is displayed next to the text "an excerpt from," highlighting insights on CEO success.
Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.
An orange arrow looping to the right is overlaid on a collage of black-and-white portraits of philosophers.
Philosophers rarely change their minds. These thinkers did — often at social and professional cost.
Book cover with the title "The Formula for Better Health" by Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, shown next to the text "an excerpt from" on a split green and beige background—a nod to Alice Hamilton’s legacy in public health.
In this excerpt from "The Formula for Better Health," Tom Frieden explores how Alice Hamilton transformed public health in her fight against lead poisoning.
A collage titled "The Nightcrawler," featuring a hand planting a seed, a distressed woman holding her head, and repetitive office cubicles in purple tones, explores trust amid cycles of anxiety and routine.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
The image features the book cover of "The Devil Emails at Midnight" by Mita Mallick alongside text reading "an excerpt from" on a purple and beige background, hinting at themes like toxic positivity within its pages.
What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?
Four women stand in front of a vintage computer, each holding different components of its hardware, with the computer's panel visible in the background—an image reminiscent of historical innovation studied by Angus Fletcher.
The incredible story of how the US Army began the march toward generative AI in 1943 — and what it means for your business today.
A man in a suit walks on grass beside a long-haired dog, with faded images of a magic wand, a hat, and white doves in the blue-toned background.
A childhood spent under the spell of sleight-of-hand taught me skepticism, curiosity, and the habit of looking beneath appearances.
A collage features a man in academic regalia at a podium, a black-and-white rural village, ants, and the words “THE NIGHTCRAWLER” in bold text at the top, evoking the art of reason amid contrasting scenes.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Split image: left side features "an excerpt from" on a blue background; right side highlights the cover of "Disrupt Everything and Win" by James Patterson and Patrick Leddin, PhD.
Trailblazing isn’t limited to the executive suite: Cultures of disruption happen when people at every level step up to lead change.
A young girl with light brown hair sits with her knees drawn up, looking down, illustrated blue teardrops on her face—capturing a quiet moment that reflects why humans cry.
In this excerpt from "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…," Steven Pinker examines how crying may have evolved as part of a suite of emotional expressions aimed at strengthening social bonds.
Black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit centered between a grid, network lines, and a swirling blue pattern evoking a hurricane, symbolizing the dynamic power of predictive intelligence.
Brian Gumbel — President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dataminr — explores the cutting edge of real-time information analysis.
Black and white illustration of a human brain with purple scribble circles and arrows pointing toward it on a light background, perfect for those interested in books about the brain.
Neuroscientist Rachel Barr shares her favorite books on the brain and how they shaped her approach to the field.
Book cover of "Manage Yourself to Lead Others" by Margaret C. Andrews, with the phrase "an excerpt from" on a purple background—highlighting the importance of know thyself in effective leadership.
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.
Angus Fletcher, wearing a plaid shirt, smiles at the camera as he stands in front of a blue, patterned background.
A dialogue with Angus Fletcher — author of the bestseller "Primal Intelligence" — exploring the unique engines of human progress.
A black-and-white portrait of JoJo Simmons is centered between an image of a film camera on the left and a close-up of a hand adjusting audio mixing controls on the right.
Reality TV star, music producer, and serial entrepreneur JoJo Simmons on the power of listening and the massive benefits of switching off.