Mar 13, 2020How Toilet Paper Shortages Are Really Lessons for Courageous LeadershipWhen my neighbor texted me yesterday to say our local grocery store had just brought in a toilet paper shipment, angels sang. “Do you want me to grab you some? It’s crazy here; I don’t think any will be left by this afternoon.” “Yes. Double yes. I don’t care what…Coronaviruses6 min read
Mar 10, 2020Leading in the Sludge Puddles of Hard TruthsAs a parent, it’s my fundamental duty to irritate my children with phrases of wisdom, ideally played for them on repeat. …Leadership10 min read
Jan 16, 20205 Damaging Myths About IntrovertsMany “neuro” myths exist about how humans think, feel, learn, and behave. I’ve always been aggravated by them. As a scientist, you must swear a blood oath to shake your fist when things fly in the face of the data. …Introvert6 min read
Jan 13, 2020Don’t Tell Us to Stop ApologizingAre you terminally apologetic? If you’re nodding, “yes” while biting your tongue to avoid apologizing for apologizing, welcome. I know your pain. Not so long ago, I was in your shoes… To the man texting while walking, oblivious to the world? I’m sorry you rammed me. I’m sorry you knocked…Self Improvement4 min read
Jan 8, 2020When Highly Empathic Leaders SufferThe crying baby picture is brilliant, thank you very much. Call it my own form of article-relevant mind control. By combining distress and baby face, I’ve created a neurotastic double-whammy for your empathy circuits. A terrified baby would be gold, but it’s oddly difficult to find terrified baby photos. …Leadership5 min read
Dec 18, 2019Why Learning to See Fear is Essential for Connection and TrustLearn to look. Then be willing to see things differently. I grew up adoring my grandmother’s touch-me-not plants (𝘮𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢). With a gentle swipe of my finger, these delicate creatures would fold their leaves and droop in a way that would impress even the masterfully forlorn and judgy Eeyore. Being…Connection4 min read