Listening is the underrated skill that makes you a better leader instantly
144 studies confirm listening skills in leadership boost team performance. Learn why listening works and how asking follow-up questions makes you more likable.
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The Pratfall Effect: why making mistakes can make you more likable
The Pratfall Effect shows that small mistakes make competent people more likable. Learn how spilling coffee can boost your appeal according to psychology.
Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Learn the 3 signs of invisible load in relationships: managing tasks, tracking details, and carrying emotional weight. Discover how to share the mental burden.
Mike Horn survival adventures
Mike Horn and the spirit of exploration Mike Horn is one of the few modern explorers who still embodies the raw, fearless spirit of adventure. His journeys, from walking around the equator and the Arctic Circle to solo crossings of…
Personal attacks are the lowest form of debate: attack the argument, not the person
Why Schopenhauer’s “last resort” ruins thinking and how to debate without it. When conversations get tense, the easiest move is also the worst one: drop the issue and go after the person. The Latin term is ad hominem: “to the…
4 common gaslighting phrases and what to say instead
Avoid these 4 common gaslighting phrases, like 'you're too sensitive,' that a psychologist says unintentionally invalidate feelings. Learn what to say instead.
Smarter people tend to be more generous and choose the common good
Research across psychology and economics suggests that higher cognitive ability, the mental skills used to learn, reason, and solve problems, often goes with more generous and prosocial choices. People who score higher on intelligence tests are more likely to give…
Psychologist: to calm a fight, restate what they said and name the feeling
When people argue, both sides mostly want to feel heard. A simple tool can lower tension fast, even when you still disagree. It is called empathic paraphrasing. You repeat the other person’s key points in your own words, and you…
To win a developer’s heart, be clear, respect focus, and share simple fun
In some dating spaces, many women look for partners in tech because they see good job prospects and a clear path to long term stability. This guide explains what matters most when you speak with a developer, so care and…