Do Leaders Even Matter?
We love to credit the person at the top when things go right—and blame them when they don’t. But how much power does one leader really have? In Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders...
14 Syys 27min
Authenticity, Skepticism, and a Better Way to Live
What if being true to yourself isn’t about discovering a hidden “real you,” but actively creating the person you’ll become? In How to Be Authentic, philosopher Skye Cleary draws on Simone de Beauvoir ...
11 Syys 25min
Confidence Is a Team Sport
Why do some teams rise under pressure while others struggle despite having plenty of talent? Organizational psychologist André Martin argues that success starts with two kinds of alignment: believing ...
10 Syys 25min
How to Read the Room, and Why You Should
The higher the stakes, the harder it becomes to read the room. Stress narrows our attention, confidence disguises bad assumptions, and familiar body-language “tells” often tell us very little. Pamela ...
9 Syys 29min
Being Smart Isn’t Enough: 5 Science-Backed Habits of Better Leaders
AI may be everywhere, but good leadership still depends on deeply human skills: sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to stay steady under pressure. In Leadership Intelligence: Science-Backed ...
8 Syys 26min
Midlife Isn’t a Slow Fade: 5 Ideas to Inspire Your Third Turn
Midlife can feel like standing on a rope swing: you know it’s time to let go, but the familiar still has a powerful grip. In Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love, longtime NPR health and scienc...
7 Syys 30min
When Systems of Care Stop Caring
What happens when the systems designed to help us begin treating people like problems to process? Dr. Paul LeBlanc explores how education, healthcare, government, and other institutions can recover th...
4 Syys 23min
The Art of Fighting
Conflict gets a bad rap—but avoiding it can leave relationships shallow, tense, and stuck. In The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict, Priya Parker reveals how healthy disagreement c...
3 Syys 24min
