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12 Angry Men: What Real Leadership Without Authority Looks Like
How one juror turned the tide through courage, questions, and patience—and what every leader can learn from it.
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Why “My Experience” is a guide that can lead you astray
I know we all think what we think is a good base line but there are many reasons why it may not be so
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When Feelings Pretend to Be Facts
Understanding the trap of confusing emotional experience with evidence.
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The Bystander Effect: Why We Wait for Someone Else to Act
Why waiting for “someone else” to act is the lie that holds us back at work and in life.
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Occam’s Razor Explained (and Misused) in Real Life
Occam’s Razor is a tool, not a law—and using it wrong cuts deeper than you think.
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The IKEA Effect: Why We Love the Things We Build (Even When They’re Terrible)
How pride and effort distort our judgment — from flat-pack furniture to business strategy.
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Why “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” Maybe Psychologically Wrong
Resilience isn’t automatic. Sometimes what doesn’t kill you just leaves scars.
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Why People Double Down on Lies (Even When Caught)
Sometimes the lie isn’t about facts. It’s about control.
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Passive–Aggressive Behavior Explained
Why people say ‘I’m fine’ when they’re not—and what’s really going on in their head.
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