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Emotional Intelligence
Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
When making any tough decision, the key is not to be overly exploratory or exploitative.
Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.
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.
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.
Reality TV star, music producer, and serial entrepreneur JoJo Simmons on the power of listening and the massive benefits of switching off.
It's OK to hate a frigid pond.
A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.
Harvard Kennedy School professor and author Arthur C. Brooks guides us through the give-and-take of feedback — even when it is negative.
Social entrepreneur Aaron Hurst explains why the decline of social connection is the greatest challenge of our time — and offers a roadmap for restoration.
Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for.
You might love your leadership role and inspire fierce loyalty — but what if that comes at the expense of a disastrous balance sheet? Here’s a way forward.
Before becoming America’s most infamous assassin, John Wilkes Booth was a magnetic actor who was beloved by audiences and courted by critics.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
It’s something to wrestle and live with, says behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks.
The benefits of compassion in the workplace are manifold — but leaders should retain an intentional focus on mental, emotional, and physical balance.
A mid-flight scare reveals how embracing death can bring purpose and meaning to everyday life.
Most of us think we're good listeners, but we're wrong — and it's ruining our relationships.
To be culturally intelligent, you must be curious and open-minded — and the benefits can be transformative.
The corporate world is no cake walk — as a leader you need a framework that can equip you for the cross-pressures.
Annie Duke, a poker champion turned decision scientist, talks with Big Think about how to choose well under uncertainty.
The child has no control at all and the adult tries to control too much. But there is a third way.
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.
Grandmasters and drug dealers have one thing in common: They are many steps ahead of their rivals.