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Emotional Intelligence
Annie Duke, a poker champion turned decision scientist, talks with Big Think about how to choose well under uncertainty.
Why do we fall in love with one person over another? The late biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher unpacks the evolutionary roots of romantic love, sex, and attachment. Using research […]
The child has no control at all and the adult tries to control too much. But there is a third way.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses key methods for rewiring the brain, kickstarting the healing process, and opening your mind to new perspectives.
Unlikely Collaborators
From bondage to freedom: Baruch Spinoza’s guide to the rational life.
Harness the power of “respectful engagement” to make sure everyone in your team feels like they matter.
Curiosity is often considered a personality quirk. Neuroscience paints a different picture.
Nurture your passions instead.
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"I think happiness is not a smiling face, it's more a smiling soul."
Grandmasters and drug dealers have one thing in common: They are many steps ahead of their rivals.
"Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms, like books written in a truly foreign language."
Those who know who they are — and what they truly value — refuse to compromise their authentic direction to placate others.
Our brains cling to the bad. This method could help balance the scales.
We manipulate constantly — but few of us want to be called “manipulative.” Here, ex-Google executive Jenny Wood redefines an unfairly maligned trait.
The nature of “the mind” is always vast and clear no matter how swamped by information we feel — and leaders can learn to embrace this space.
When your life’s truth and the reality you live become out of sync, you risk falling into an "anxiety spiral."
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"You need to run towards the pain and darkness and not away from it. I think the best leaders always run towards the darkness. They always run towards a problem."
Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff on how to spot and break free from cognitive scripts that limit personal growth.
You got your promotion — but managing the pressure inherent to your elevated role is now a crucial part of your job.
When plans fall apart, adaptability can build something better.
Robert Waldinger, Zen priest and Harvard professor, explains why fulfillment isn’t about reaching an idealized state. It’s found in everyday acts of kindness and compassion.
Big Think spoke with author and psychiatrist Elias Dakwar about addiction, rock bottom, and the moment you realize your compass is broken.
A re-evaluation of how we perceive introverts in leadership is long overdue. Here are the compelling reasons why.
AI, anxiety, and emotional intelligence are on learners' minds as they prepare to tackle the new year.
From “job crafting” to questioning our preconceived ideas about work, there are many ways to fight burnout and disengagement.
Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.
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After decades of drug and alcohol abuse, the chef and television personality labeled himself as an ‘irredeemable human being.’ Everything changed when he found the courage to ask for help.
Unlikely Collaborators
Major League Baseball and Ivy League research confirm that tackling well-being is hard work — but well worth the effort.
Restaurateur Will Guidara explains why it’s not just what you do, but how you make people feel that leads to successful ventures.