Curious Minds

CM 192: Leidy Klotz on Doing More with Less

So often, when we try to solve a problem, we focus on what we can add. Let’s say you’re moving to a smaller space. Your first thought might be to research shelving or rent a storage unit. But what if, instead, you subtracted? What if you thought about what you’d sell, donate, or just throw…

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CM 191: Lisa Feldman Barrett On How Our Brains Work

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for brain science. I love learning new things about how our brains work and how to get the most out of this amazing organ. That means I’m always scanning for my next book on the topic. And, when I find it, I’m usually placing an order before I’ve made…

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CM 190: Jim Detert on Being Brave at Work

When you think about courage at work, what comes to mind? Most of us think of the whistleblowers, the people who speak out on illegal corporate practices. Yet many who succeed in changing the workplace, do so on a smaller scale. They push back on sexist comments. Point out bias in hiring. Or challenge unequal…

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CM 189: Amanda Ripley on Breaking Free from High Conflict

Think of your family, your friends, and your colleagues. In each of these relationships, you can expect to experience conflict from time to time. Sometimes, it’s unhealthy conflict that harms our relationships. Other times, it’s healthy conflict that strengthens them. High conflict is something different. It happens when we view the conflict as good versus…

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CM 188: Lisa Genova on the Science Behind Memory

I’ve got a riddle for you. What do we need to get better at our jobs? To maintain relationships with family and friends? To find our keys? The answer is memory.  Yet when it comes to what it is and how to get the most out of it, we may not know as much as…

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