Communication

Communication

Open book showing a goldfish on the left page set against a black background and a colorful circular pattern on the right page, symbolizing the vibrancy of company culture. The book lies flat on a neutral surface.
The multifaceted nature of company culture is what makes it so challenging — this guide will help you make sense of the complexity.
A man rubs his eyes while holding his glasses in his left hand and wearing a white shirt, with a watch on his left wrist, perhaps tired from hours of Zoom science sessions.
Why “audio gaps" in video meetings wear us out — and why we need the meaningful relationships forged in communal workspaces.
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Anne-Marie Rosser — CEO of creative agency VSA Partners — shares her cross-generational vision for a new brand of leadership.
Three wireframe human heads are depicted against a dark background, their complex overlapping patterns evocative of the Johari window model, revealing multifaceted layers within each head's structure.
It's hard to know what other people know. But it's not impossible.
A silhouette of a person using a metal detector merges seamlessly with a large, centered image of JFK's face against a gradient blue background, symbolizing leadership and discovery.
Most leaders get the psychology of human motivation all wrong — here’s how a presidential encounter with a leaf-sweeper puts it right.
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Some news is slow, some news is fast — and there are two simple techniques to help you filter both.
A child lovingly holds a dog’s face with both hands, gazing into its doggish eyes in an outdoor setting.
It's high time owners learned to speak their dog's language.
Black-and-white photo of a smiling man in a suit superimposed on a collage with abstract shapes, an office scene, and a map highlighting Santiago, Chile, capturing an emotional connection to the city's vibrant spirit.
Jeremy Johnson — co-founder of the talent network Andela — reflects on leadership in the age of remote work and AI.
Two silhouetted profiles face opposite directions against a complex background of charts, lines, and question marks. Green abstract shapes cover parts of the image, adding to the sense of mystery and raising hindsight questions.
Carving out time for useful reflection is among the most valuable of leadership disciplines, explains “questionologist” Warren Berger.
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Why the best entrepreneurs should be more Obi-Wan Kenobi than Luke Skywalker.
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A-list lessons for better work-life collaboration — direct from the movie set.
Feedback frights
New research from Big Think+ sheds light on why employees can find the act of providing feedback to be intimidating, and how L&D can ease this fear by elevating feedback beyond pure evaluation.
A retro scene featuring a beige rotary phone, an early video calling device displaying a woman's photo, and a control panel. The text reads, "Someday you'll be a star!.
Concerns about privacy and pressures regarding the physical appearance of women and their homes contributed to the failure of AT&T’s 1960s Picturephone.
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It's good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.
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3mins
There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?
A painting of the Parthenon, an ancient temple with columns and partial ruins, under a clear blue sky. The landscape around it includes scattered stones and minimal vegetation, perfectly capturing the essence of strong presentation skills in historical artistry.
Rhetorical mastery is within everyone’s reach — equipped with some basic techniques you can rock it like Aristotle.
A grayscale image of a man inside a black frame with yellow, gray, and black geometric patterns in the background, subtly illustrating collaborative team skills.
Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank outlines a strategy for balancing collaboration with healthy competition.
Five silhouetted figures walk towards a bright white area on a predominantly red background, casting long shadows—an evocative portrayal of leadership skills in action.
Whatever your length of service in the top role, this tool-box will help you conquer adversity — and thrive.
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Why Netflix adopted the “No Brilliant Asshole” rule — and how to make sure bullies don’t destroy teams.
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Without authenticity, curiosity, and risk-taking we get stuck in the mud — here’s how to make space for resilient progress.
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7mins
Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.
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Schopenhauer and Freud can help teams navigate the most prickly of collaboration problems.
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If words are really only 7% of communication, then why would anyone need to learn a foreign language?
Two people shaking hands, with one wearing a suit. The image is overlaid with red and white floral patterns, symbolizing radical respect.
No matter your company role, the road to a happy and robust team culture can be built on unconditional regard for others.
A person is speaking with hand gestures in the foreground, clearly immersed in public speaking. In the background, a blurred figure is seated. On the right side, there is an abstract, striped pattern with black, white, and gold lines.
Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.
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Learning to decode complex communication on Earth may give us a leg up if intelligent life from space makes contact.
A graphical representation of network connections superimposed on a dark map, highlighting major nodes with bright orange and yellow lines.
Digital analyses of Enlightenment-era letters are teaching us a thing or two about Locke, Voltaire, and others.
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30 years ago Jim VandeHei — co-founder and CEO of Axios — got leadership feedback all wrong. Now, he has the ideal blueprint so you can get it right.