Communication
Many people believe an untrue story about fossil fuels: that fossil fuels are destroying the planet and that solar, wind, and electric vehicles are the only things that can save it. Investors and banks view energy companies as “sin” peddlers on a par with companies selling alcohol, tobacco, and porn
Feedback helps you better see the reality of world around you. It allows you to correct mistakes and learn faster. Feedback gives you an opportunity to gain empathy by seeing different perspectives, and it shines a bright light on your blind spots, improving your decision-making ability. Better rela
Nothing is more important or more valuable than thinking and communicating clearly. Thinking before acting helps you minimize expensive and painful mistakes. Clear thinking allows you to prioritize effectively, produce more, and make better decisions. Good communication starts with good ideas. So, y
Deep in his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin reveals a secret to his success. His accomplishments steal the spotlight, so I almost missed this buried treasure.
Have you ever had the experience of walking down the street and found yourself smiling at a stranger who smiled at you first? You were practicing mirrored reciprocity, a universal social norm. For the last 20,000 years of recorded human history, mirrored reciprocity has been foundational in human re
The advance of knowledge requires the collision of ideas. Good ideas survive deep skepticism and intense competition. Look at the United States Constitution, which is a collection of ideas that were fiercely debated and challenged before it was adopted. Those ideas have stood the test of time.