As a leader, you face a constant dilemma: how do you give direct, effective feedback without being a jerk? And how do you show you care about your team without becoming a pushover?In today's 5-minute briefing on Kim Scott's influential book, "Radical Candor," we introduce the powerful 2x2 framework for effective feedback.
Discover why the secret to great leadership lies in the simple combination of caring personally while challenging directly.

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We've always been told that IQ is the primary measure of success. But what if the smartest people in the room aren't the ones with the highest IQ, but the highest EQ?In today's 5-minute briefing on Daniel Goleman's groundbreaking book, "Emotional Intelligence," we explore why your ability to understand and manage emotions—both your own and others'—is the single greatest predictor of life success. Discover the difference between the "thinking brain" and the "feeling brain" and why mastering the latter is non-negotiable.

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We've been taught that negotiation is a logical game of compromise. But what if that's completely wrong? What if the best negotiators aren't the ones with the best arguments, but the ones who best understand human emotion?In today's 5-minute briefing on former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss's incredible book, "Never Split the Difference," we reveal the core principle of "Tactical Empathy." Discover why understanding the emotions of the person across the table is the single most powerful tool for getting what you want.

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The Nike swoosh is one of the most recognized symbols on Earth.
But before it was an icon, it was a desperate idea funded by fifty dollars borrowed from a father.In today's 5-minute briefing on Phil Knight's incredible memoir, "Shoe Dog," we pull back the curtain on the chaotic, uncertain, and often terrifying reality of starting a business.
Discover the single most important lesson from Nike's early days: success is not a clean line, it's a story of survival.

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Why do some companies make the leap to greatness while others, who seem just as good, stall and fade away?
After five years of research, Jim Collins and his team found the answer. In today's 5-minute briefing on the legendary business book, "Good to Great," we reveal the single most important concept that separates great companies from the merely good ones:
The Hedgehog Concept.

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A tribe is a group of people connected to one another, to a leader, and to an idea.
For the first time in history, anyone can start a movement. In today's 5-minute briefing on Seth Godin's influential book, "Tribes," we explore why the internet has changed leadership forever.
Discover what a "tribe" truly is and why the most powerful thing you can do is find and lead one.

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Your team is full of talented people, but they're also... people.
They have quirks, opinions, and moments of chaos.
How do you lead them effectively without losing your mind? In today's 5-minute briefing on Michael Lopp's Silicon Valley classic, "Managing Humans," we explore the fundamental truth that management is a deeply human-centric skill.
Discover the first step to becoming a manager who can lead any personality type to success.

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We all have goals we want to achieve, but why is it so hard to stick with the habits that get us there?
The problem isn't you—it's your system. In today's 5-minute briefing on James Clear's worldwide bestseller, "Atomic Habits," we reveal the powerful secret of focusing on 1% improvements. Discover why small, easy habits are the key to unlocking massive, long-term success.

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We've all been there: a high-stakes conversation where opinions vary and emotions run strong.
Most of us either avoid these talks or handle them badly.
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In today's 5-minute briefing on the influential book, "Crucial Conversations," we introduce the single most important technique for creating safety in a dialogue, allowing you to say almost anything and have it be heard.

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Is your business stuck in a "Red Ocean," fighting bloody battles with rivals for a shrinking profit pool?
What if you could leave the competition behind entirely?
In today's 5-minute briefing on the legendary book, "Blue Ocean Strategy," we explore the profound idea of creating uncontested market space.
Discover the difference between Red and Blue Oceans and learn the first step to finding your own untapped market.

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