322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish
“What you think is not gospel.”Can arguing with yourself make you happier? Martin Seligman, positive psychology pioneer and author of Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress, says our nega...
10 Sep 21min
321. The Respect Effect: What Stereotype Threat Teaches Us About Communication
“Everybody you interact with needs that signal of respect.”Feeling seen and respected can shape how we communicate and connect with others. For Stanford social psychologist and author of Churn: The Te...
7 Sep 20min
320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview
“The ability to handle yourself in interviews and other high-pressure situations can make the difference in getting the job and achieving your goals.”A successful interview is more than answering ques...
3 Sep 17min
319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
“Causality is this foundation that really allows us to anchor what we’re trying to do when we’re telling stories.”Storytelling doesn’t require a dramatic narrative. For behavioral scientist and former...
31 Aug 24min
318. Quick Thinks: Network Smarter and Make Better Connections
“We are now competing in conversation with someone’s feed.”Connecting with others requires more than knowing what to say. The signals we send through our body language, the questions we ask, and even ...
27 Aug 14min
317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch
“We’re all salespeople at the end of the day.”Whether you’re pitching a movie, an idea, or yourself, persuasion is about more than the story you’re telling—it’s also about the story your audience sees...
24 Aug 24min
316. The Persuasion Equation: Grab Attention & Make Your Message Meaningful
“The tools of communication have changed, the human brain has not.” In a world of endless content and shrinking attention spans, getting your message heard means giving people a reason to care. For Ca...
20 Aug 20min
315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact
“Over time, what works is truly showing up in a way where you actually care, you're actually trying to give value.” In a culture that rewards boldness and visibility, quieter voices can be easy to ove...
17 Aug 22min
