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Empathy
A battle between different kinds of love.
Sometimes you just want to hear, "I know what it's like."
When does "oversharing" become an issue?
Sam Smith — founder and former CEO of finnCap Group — argues that a culture of empathy will help superscale any business.
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
7mins
Marketing maverick Gary Vaynerchuk reveals how empathy, listening, and patience aren’t just virtues – they’re your ultimate advertising tools.
9mins
Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.
Big Think spoke to the author of "The 5 Love Languages" about the popular relationship theory — and its lack of scientific support.
How to juggle while walking a tightrope — at work.
For better teamwork, take a lesson from research into soccer fans who put aside their tribalism.
6mins
Biology plays an important role in emotional reactions, but neuroscientist Kristen A. Lindquist posits that our culture is just as influential.
Unlikely Collaborators
Many conversations start awkwardly and derail from there, but a few simple techniques can put them back on track.
29mins
Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share their insights on the future, urging viewers to consider the impact of their actions on future generations.
While Taoism can be paradoxical and abstract, it also offers daily life lessons.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.
Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.
10mins
Bo Seo, Esther Perel, and Dan Shapiro share their tips for arguing better.
In an environment of impressive IQs, emotional intelligence makes all the difference.
The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
5mins
There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.
7mins
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains why zero anxiety isn’t the goal.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
AI programs like ChatGPT can create "thanabots" based on deceased loved ones' digital communications, allowing us to talk with the departed.
1hr 13mins
This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.
When a whoopsie-daisy just won’t cut it.
Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
John Templeton Foundation
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Primatologist Frans de Waal inadvertently popularized the term "alpha male." Now, he’s debunking common stereotypes to explain what an "alpha male" really is — empathetic and protective.