Waffling | Social Intelligence Briefing
The moment someone challenges your idea, do you defend it—or accidentally convince the room you weren’t confident in it to begin with? AJ and Johnny break down why smart, analytical professionals oft...
10 Sep 14min
The Hidden Forces Behind Your Choices | Glenn Hutchinson
You think you know why you make the choices you make. Your unconscious mind may have gotten there first. AJ and Johnny sit down with psychologist Glenn to explore the hidden forces behind temptation,...
8 Sep 59min
Social Gravity | Social Intelligence Briefing
Being the smartest person in the room won’t help your career if nobody remembers what you contributed when the decision gets made. AJ and Johnny break down why talented, analytical professionals ofte...
4 Sep 17min
The Hidden Power of Negative Emotions | George Loewenstein
Your emotions don’t just change how you feel—they can change what you remember, how you judge other people, and even who you become in the moment. AJ sits down with behavioral economist George Loewen...
31 Aug 1h 12min
The Nice Tax | Social Intelligence Briefing
Being easy to work with can quietly make you miserable—and invisible. AJ and Johnny break down the “nice tax”: the price you pay every time you agree with something you don’t actually agree with just...
27 Aug 15min
The Easier Way to Reach Your Goals | Jia Jiang
Discipline gets a lot easier when you stop treating misery as proof that you’re doing it right. AJ and Johnny sit down with author and rejection expert Jia Jiang to challenge the traditional idea tha...
24 Aug 58min
The Secret to Living Guilt-Free | Dr Jennifer Reid
Guilt can feel like proof that you care—but when it becomes your default way of relating to work, family, and yourself, it quietly turns care into obligation. AJ sits down with psychiatrist Jennifer ...
17 Aug 1h 3min
Why "That's Fine" Is the Most Expensive Sentence You Say | Social Intelligence Briefing
Silence is where negotiators accidentally give away money. AJ and Johnny break down why the hardest part of a negotiation often isn’t knowing what to ask for—it’s resisting the urge to speak when the...
14 Aug 19min
