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Feeling disconnected? It might be time to reevaluate your social health. Expert Kasley Killam, MPH explains: Explore more of our work with Unlikely Collaborators through our shared hub, Perception Box: https://lnkd.in/gQruQBDi

Jonny Thomson explains "The Porcupine's Dilemma" How the “porcupine dilemma” teaches us to cooperate like champions at work: https://lnkd.in/gHJWH6Gm

“Health is not just physical and mental, it’s also social.” Author and social health expert Kasley Killam, MPH explains: Explore more of our work with Unlikely Collaborators through our shared hub, Perception Box: https://lnkd.in/gQruQBDi

“Health is not just physical and mental, it’s also social.” Author and social health expert Kasley Killam, MPH explains: Explore more of our work with Unlikely Collaborators through our shared hub, Perception Box: https://lnkd.in/gQruQBDi

Issue #4 of Big Think Business Overtime is out now, featuring expert insights from Steven Kotler on optimizing your mind for resilience, Rory Stewart on debunking the "Turnaround CEO" myth, and Ginni Rometty on building trust as a leader—don't miss this one!

What happens when you have the right idea at the wrong time? That's exactly what happened to Pseudo.com, an early 90s YouTube-like video platform with $14 million in capital and backing by Intel. In 5 years, they went bankrupt. https://lnkd.in/e2erHwe2 Jonny Thomson

Former Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell on how every situation can be turned into a valuable lesson, even when others wrong you. Explore more of our work with Unlikely Collaborators through our shared hub, Perception Box: https://lnkd.in/gQruQBDi

Why do some self-help books become timeless classics while others fade into obscurity? The answer lies in Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Here are 3 timeless lessons from this 87-year-old masterpiece that are still relevant today. Lesson #1: Be genuinely appreciative Charles Schwab, the first president of U.S. Steel, said: "I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among my people the greatest asset I possess." His secret? Sincere appreciation for his employees' talents and hard work. Lesson #2: Be genuinely interested in others Carnegie's golden rule: "You can make more friends in 2 months by becoming interested in people than you can in 2 years by trying to get people interested in you." Sounds simple, but our brains fight against this. Lesson #3: Be diplomatic when disagreeing Your first instinct when someone's wrong? Tell them they're wrong. Carnegie's advice? DON'T. "You can tell people they are wrong by a look or an intonation or a gesture just as eloquently as you can in words — and if you tell them they are wrong, do you make them want to agree with you? Never!" Whether you're an ancient philosopher or a modern CEO, we all share similar desires for appreciation, connection, and respect. https://lnkd.in/ev2N8DST

“No book provides more detail on the inner workings of business decision-making, organizational design, or strategies that determine business success. Brooks goes two to three layers deeper than any book I’ve read.” - Savneet S., CEO at software provider PAR Technology. Both Bill Gates and Warren Buffett still keep Business Adventures to hand. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ej5mZ5iE

The past informs us, but it doesn't define us. How can you cultivate resilience and long-term vision in the face of a paradox? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eq7PSdg5