Developing Integrity as a Leader

Developing Integrity as a Leader

Integrity is a word that gets plenty of air-time, but how many can offer a clear practical definition? I recently came across a simple and potent practice for fostering integrity in all of our relationships, including with ourselves. I decided to share this with a...
Explore, exploit, or both?

Explore, exploit, or both?

Cognitive scientists commonly wrestle with what’s known as the explore-exploit trade-off, which has become a powerful model for me in understanding my preferences as a human. When we’re exploring and gathering information, we’re open to new ideas as...
Best of 2018 Books, Movies, TV, and Podcasts

Best of 2018 Books, Movies, TV, and Podcasts

As a voracious reader, movie/TV, and podcast consumer, I often find myself having reviews and recommendations from my latest forays. While my tastes are of course unique, I get frequent requests and perhaps it’d be inconsiderate not to share a summary of my media...
The Authentic Relating Hero’s Journey

The Authentic Relating Hero’s Journey

Recently, Authentic Relating was featured in The Atlantic, told from the point of view of someone fairly new to Authentic Relating Games. If you haven’t read the article, I recommend you check it out. I think it’s a great starting point for a conversation about what...

What’s Wrong with Just “Being Yourself”

by Michael Porcelli I was always a high-achieving kid. My accomplishments in school helped me develop a sense that I could do anything I set my mind to. This included getting into a great university, completing an engineering degree, and earning good money in the tech...