The purpose of debriefing bad decisions is not to blame and shame. It's to grow and change. Failure is an invitation to reflection. The most important question is not who's at fault—it's how to improve. Yesterday's mistakes are lessons to learn today and apply tomorrow.

What stops us from speaking truth to power is not a desire for harmony. It’s a climate of fear and futility. When leaders fail to make it safe and worthwhile to be honest, we bite our tongues. Weak leaders stifle dissent and leave themselves weaker. Strong leaders welcome

Good reasons to unfollow people: -Their posts are disrespectful -They spread lies or bullshit -Their content ruins your day Bad reasons to unfollow people: -They raise hard questions -They choose not to post about your pet cause -You don't agree with everything they say

We shouldn’t see our opinions as cherished possessions. We should treat them like everyday clothes. Look at the views in your closet that were trendy once. Discard the ones that look silly to you now. Wear the ideas that fit you today. Be ready to outgrow some of them tomorrow.

Machines have surpassed humans in empathy. New evidence: AI beat humans in detecting emotions and giving support. As long as people didn't know AI created the messages, they felt more heard. It's not that AI is so good. It's that we often fail to use our emotional intelligence.

We don't need to debate whether it's better to be a generalist or a specialist. The world needs both. Specialists excel at zooming in. They see the details to deepen our knowledge. Generalists excel at zooming out. They see around corners to broaden our view.

The most important reason to treat people well is not what you'll get in return. It's who you hope to become. Kindness is not about reciprocity or karma. It's about character. Civility doesn't need to be justified with consequences. Respecting others is the right thing to do.

Controlling parenting isn't good for kids. It puts their well-being at risk. 238 studies, 38 countries, 126k ppl: Kids with controlling parents have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Kids with autonomy-supportive parents are happier. Freedom is a foundation of well-being.

Simone Biles taught a valuable lesson at the Olympics: Overcoming adversity takes time. Resilience is not about how quickly you bounce back—it’s about how fully you recover. You can’t judge people’s strength when they fall. Their fortitude is visible when they rise again.

The root of people pleasing is not concern for others. It's concern for approval. A fear of being disliked leads many people to put their image above their values. A good reputation is not about being adored by all. It’s about earning the respect of those who matter most.

Not all disappointing outcomes are failures. Some lead to improvements in your process. Success is about more than the results you achieve. It's also about the growth you attain. Progress is more than how close you come to your goal. It's how far you've come from your start.

Insecure leaders ridicule others. Secure leaders laugh at themselves. The ability to make fun of yourself opens the door to candor. It’s a mark of humility and a catalyst for learning. Great leaders take their work seriously, but they don't take themselves too seriously.

Heavy screen use might create a vicious cycle for young kids. New data: the more time 3.5-year-olds spent on tablets, the more angry outbursts they had at age 4.5... and the more they used tablets at 5.5. Digital soothing is not a substitute for teaching emotion regulation.

Be careful when reading between the lines. Most of the time, you’re just guessing. We rarely know others' motives. You don’t have to presume the best, but it's wise to stay open to multiple interpretations. A key to good relationships is refusing to treat assumptions as facts.

Disrespect doesn’t just make people feel bad. It leads them to perform worse. Evidence from medical teams: Even a single insult decreases the quality of diagnoses and procedures. Rudeness disrupts focus and undermines collaboration. Civility is not optional. It’s vital.

It’s possible to shorten the work week without losing productivity. 4-day week pilot for 15 months w/full pay: -Performance improved or sustained on 22/24 measures -Motivation & mental health climbed -Turnover dropped by 39% It's better to have 4 focused days than 5 distracted.

Being obsessed with happiness can make us unhappy. Joy doesn't arise from ruminating about our emotions. It comes from immersing ourselves in worthwhile experiences. Happiness is not a goal to pursue. It's a byproduct of leading a life of meaning and engagement. Trevor Noah

Depression and anxiety aren't single conditions. New research identifies 6 different biotypes that vary in brain circuit activation, symptoms, and reactions. Some respond better to therapy; others to medication. Mental health isn't one-size-fits-all. Neither are treatments.

Emotional intelligence isn't only about reading others' feelings. It’s also about revealing some of yours. People with expressive faces are better liked—and better negotiators if they’re friendly. Showing emotion is not a sign of weakness. It's a tool for communication and fuel

Pessimism is not an effective strategy for protecting our emotions. Data: We feel worse when our negative expectations are confirmed than when our positive expectations bring disappointment. A recipe for happiness is planning for the worst while continuing to hope for the best.