Writing
Essays and articles.
Selected writing for TIME, Harvard Business Review, BBC Future, and Inc.
How to manage — and avoid — mental fatigue
The brain doesn't give obvious signs of strain — but mental fatigue deserves workplace protections comparable to those for physical labour.
The hidden gift of uncertainty in an age of technology
Why the brain works best when the future is not fully known.
Why stress is dangerous — and how to avoid its effects
The science of chronic stress and what you can do to protect your brain and body from burnout.
This 2-minute breathing exercise can help you make better decisions, according to a new study
A brief breathing technique shifts the nervous system in ways that measurably improve judgment under pressure.
Want to motivate your team? This 1 thing matters more than money
Intrinsic motivation — when the work itself is the reward — drives performance that financial incentives can't.
Want to change somebody's mind? Use these 5 steps from a 1957 crime thriller
The persuasion framework in 12 Angry Men shows how to shift someone's position without direct confrontation.
These 3 genius lessons in deal-making just stopped a trade war
The negotiation principles that defused a high-stakes geopolitical standoff apply equally to business.
Stressed about 2018? Here's a journaling trick that will help you write out a successful future
A specific writing technique turns anticipatory anxiety into a blueprint for the year ahead.
1 creativity lesson from the Nobel Prize-winning author who wrote his novel in just 4 weeks
Kazuo Ishiguro's method for his breakthrough novel reveals how deliberately restricting focus unlocks creative output.
There's 1 extraordinary way to press mute on your high-stress office
A simple auditory technique can interrupt the stress response and reset your nervous system mid-workday.
The scientist who studied Einstein's brain learned that these 5 factors make you smarter
Marian Diamond's research on Einstein's brain points to five factors that build a more capable mind.
If you don't know why eye contact makes you uncomfortable, this is it
The neuroscience behind why sustained eye contact triggers discomfort — and what it means for leadership.
Smart leaders prevent burnout with 3 golden rules
Protecting sleep, daylight exposure, and exercise during periods of intense pressure keeps teams resilient.
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