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There’s More to the Mental Health Crisis Than Smartphones and Social Media
Young adults are increasingly stressed and depressed by the fear of other people’s judgment.
The Must-Read Articles of the Month
And our new research on why leaders really oppose work from home.
Silence Is Not Necessarily Violence
It's not practical—or beneficial—for everyone to speak on everything.
I Didn’t Post About Your Cause
It's not that I don't care. It's that social media isn't where I usually go to show care.
The Allure of Narcissistic Leaders and the Forgotten Joy of Being Ordinary
My favorite recent articles and conversations.
The 12 New Books to Enliven Spring and Summer
How we can build a better future, accomplish great things, and enhance our mental and physical health.
What Brené Brown and I Will Never Agree On
Welcome to The Curiosity Shop.
What I Got Wrong About Connection
My new book explores how to build faster, stronger, and longer bonds.
The New Books to Refresh Your Thinking in 2026
How to set boundaries, boost well-being, enhance communication, navigate change, and improve civic life.
Your Favorite Insights of 2025
On AI, introverts, career choice, learning and unlearning, saying no, and finding courage
Getting Laptops Out of Classrooms and Talking People Out of Hate
My favorite fall articles and podcasts.
What AI Companions Are Missing
Meaningful relationships are about giving, not only receiving.
The New Books to Fight Brain Rot
How to avoid arrogance and find authenticity, build cognitive and social skills, and create a more respectful, more delightful world.
Sorry, Marvel. The Greatest Superhero is Superman
He's the most super... and the most human.
How to Pick a Job, Say No and Sorry, and Avoid AI Pitfalls
My favorite reads of the past month
Finding Your Intuition and Changing Your Personality
People who can’t handle criticism are unfit to lead.
The 11 New Books to Brighten Your Spring
They span personal growth, parenting, change, memoir, and writing.
No, You Don’t Get an A for Effort
“I don’t know” is not an admission of ignorance.
The Case for Reading Fiction
Novels do more to build empathy than TV, movies, and nonfiction.