Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”

A conversation with investor and author Alex Morris on what Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger can teach us about focus, discipline, and building a life that lasts.

Ian Bremmer advocates for strategic thinking in a rapidly changing world by broadening perspectives, engaging with diverse viewpoints, and understanding root causes, while also stressing the need for personal authenticity and connection to effectively tackle global challenges.

Leadership is evolving from traditional views of strength and ambition to a focus on authenticity, as emphasized by Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic.

Negative stereotypes, whether conscious or unconscious, harm individuals by fostering feelings of exclusion that can diminish their concentration, authenticity, and overall performance at work, as noted by Columbia University psychologist Valerie Purdie-Vaughns Greenaway.

This course, featuring experts like Howard Gardner and Sir Ken Robinson, explores intelligence, personal development, and self-actualization, equipping participants with tools to leverage their strengths, adapt to changing job markets, and cultivate a fulfilling life aligned with their passions and societal needs.

This class explores human learning and communication through four inquiry styles—Analytic, Procedural, Relational, and Innovative—while emphasizing the importance of question types and fostering self-awareness, empathy, and collaboration for effective leadership and deeper connections.

This class, led by experts like Natalie Nixon and Jonah Berger, teaches the transformative power of questioning—through shadow, open, and bridging inquiries—to enhance relational intelligence, foster authentic connections, and promote effective leadership and collaboration in personal and professional contexts.

This emotional intelligence (EQ) course, featuring experts like Daniel Goleman and Amy Cuddy, highlights EQ's vital role in career success, offering strategies to enhance self-awareness, management, and interpersonal skills, ultimately fostering better performance in personal and professional settings.

Join Dan Pontefract, TELUS's "Chief Envisioner," in a masterclass on fostering employee engagement and leadership through his Collaborative Leader Action Model, a 6-step process emphasizing human connection and purpose in the workplace.

This class explores the complexities of ego and leadership through lessons from figures like Daedalus and Icarus, emphasizing self-awareness, humility, and the cultivation of charisma, while offering practical strategies for effective leadership transitions and fostering genuine connections within teams.

This class explores the evolving role of leadership in complex business environments, emphasizing the balance of personal influence, team collaboration, and trust-building, while equipping leaders with tools to foster a high-trust culture that inspires commitment and empowers teams.

This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.

This class features insights from Salman Rushdie, Annie Duke, and Matt Dixon on authenticity, confidence, and effective communication, emphasizing lifelong growth, the importance of embracing uncertainty, building trust in client relationships, and navigating crises with clarity to enhance leadership skills.

This class, led by experts like Lisa Lampanelli and Amy Cuddy, teaches essential communication skills for authentic audience connection, focusing on storytelling, self-awareness, and adapting to diverse perspectives in today's multicultural workplace.

Big Think spoke with astronomer David Kipping about technosignatures, "extragalactic SETI," and being a popular science communicator in the YouTube age.

Trailblazing isn’t limited to the executive suite: Cultures of disruption happen when people at every level step up to lead change.

Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Reality TV star, music producer, and serial entrepreneur JoJo Simmons on the power of listening and the massive benefits of switching off.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.

These short books offer insights and meditations on timeless themes, without the time commitment.

Why some of philosophy’s strangest scenarios are more than mental games.