If you’re struggling with feelings of shame – whether you can’t forgive yourself from something that happened in the past or you’re afraid to show any weakness whatsoever – this episode is for you. The truth is, we may never be able to rid ourselves completely from a shameful experience, but we can develop a resilience to shame. If you want to take that first step, I invite you to listen to this episode and learn from the expert on shame herself, Dr. Brené Brown.
Read MoreIn this episode, Adam and I dive in and discuss the need to create rules for disagreements and frame conversation, why we need to embrace people who have different beliefs than us, the importance of finding and developing our core values at any stage of life, why you need a culture in your business, and so much more.
Read MoreYou manage your own emotions at work—and your coworkers’ and customers’ emotions too. How do you do that without burning out? To find out how to get into character, deliver a great performance, and avoid exhaustion, Adam talks with actor John Lithgow and takes you inside the call center at Zappos and the hospitality philosophy of an acclaimed restauranteur.
Read MoreAstronauts on the International Space Station live in capsules together for months. And yes, they can get on each other's nerves. A crew of astronauts from different countries -- and the wilderness trainer who was called in for an emergency intervention -- share fresh insights about handling conflict and building trust.
Read MoreWhat is trust? The data says there are seven parts of trust, and we organize these into the acronym BRAVING. Breaking down the anatomy of trust into specific behaviors allows us to more clearly identify and address breaches of trust.
Read MoreBarrett Guillen, chief of staff at Brené Brown Education and Research Group, is joining me to talk about trust, what trust means, and how we approach it at our company. We call it BRAVING trust — BRAVING is the acronym we use for the seven attributes of trust.
Read MoreCharles Feltman is the author of The Thin Book of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work, which is based on his nearly three decades of work with individuals and teams to build, maintain, and restore trust. I have used his definitions of trust and distrust in every book I’ve written, because they are practical and actionable and, at the same time, deep and meaningful. It was important to me to dig into these definitions and explore how they play out at work, in relationships, and in our everyday lives.
Read MoreWe all want to feel like we belong. We feel safe surrounded by people who see the world the way we see it. This is why we all have to find our tribe. Social psychologist and award winning Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy, certainly found hers—The Grateful Dead. So, I sat down with this lifelong Deadhead to talk about the value of finding your tribe.
Read MoreToday, I am talking to Daniel Coyle about how to thrive in a competitive and possibly toxic work environment. Daniel shares his expertise on how to effectively become a part of an organization when you’re a newbie, how to adapt to a high functioning team and still be able to make decisions as an individual, and how to cultivate teamwork both in virtual and real life settings.
Read MoreFind out how to break free from the shackles of toxicity and cultivate a life filled with positivity, purpose, and meaningful connections. Today, we will look deep into the realm of toxic relationships, toxic workplaces, and the detrimental effects they can have on our well-being.
Read MoreToday, I am going to share with you different ways to strengthen your friendships. Becoming a good friend requires several key qualities such as trustworthiness, loyalty, and communication. Building relationships is always a pursuit in life, and learning how to strengthen every friendship you have can lead to having a better 2023 and becoming more connected to the people around you.
Read MoreExtreme listening are two words that don’t usually go together, but there is no other way to describe what Deeyah Khan does. A Muslim woman, she made a documentary, White Right: Meeting the Enemy, about spending time with white supremacists. Her results were so profound, it raises the question…what if we all had the capacity for extreme listening?
Read MoreDr. Huberman discusses the science of social bonding- the process by which we form attachments. He explains the neural and hormonal basis for “social homeostasis” (our drive for a given amount of socializing), which reveals why we get lonely, why we seek out connection with others and how power dynamics (hierarchies) shape those connections.
Read MoreThis article explores how to build trust in a variety of relationships, including practical tips and activities that build trust.
Read MoreThe one thing that’s been hit hardest because of the pandemic might be our ability to trust. Trust is a conviction that is built slowly, over a long period of time, through repeated interactions. How can we build trust under these circumstances?
Read MoreWhat are some good ways to show up your authentic self in your professional network and strengthen those relationships? Members of Forbes Coaches Council share 14 concrete steps you can take to create a solid network of connections based on trust.
Read MoreThe neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021. It wasn’t burnout — we still had energy. It wasn’t depression — we didn’t feel hopeless. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless. It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing.
Read MoreIn Social, renowned psychologist Matthew Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience revealing that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental, more basic, than our need for food or shelter.
Read MoreDr. Crum says the biggest game changer is “YOU, by harnessing the power of your mind." She explores scientific results that show the influence of the mindset on the body, and how changing the subjective mindset produced different outcomes. Dr. Crum's work is inspired in part by the placebo effect, and has implications that stretch far beyond the realm of medicine.
Read MoreWhat is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.
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