The Critical Thought Lab
I write about Personal Development / Emotional Intelligence / Leadership / Transformative Thinking / Innovative Approaches / Intellectual Integrity / Innovation / Empowerment / Organizational Transformation
Insights Newsletter No. 175
INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 175 Good morning. Great leaders don't need the spotlight to cast a shadow. They build empires in the background while others chase the throne. This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE The Fine Line: How to Show Emotional Intelligence at Work Without Crossing Personal Boundaries This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article — published today! Emotional intelligence has become the new currency of leadership — but even empathy...
Insights Newsletter No. 174
INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 174 "Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge." — Simon Sinek This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Hire for EQ, Not Just IQ: Why Emotional Intelligence Beats Raw Smarts in Business Development This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article — published today! In today’s relationship-driven economy, the smartest person in the room rarely wins — the most emotionally intelligent...
Insights Newsletter No. 171
INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 171 Good morning. If you fish in a catfish pond, you’re going to catch catfish! This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Can EI Be Taught? This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article — published today! Most people assume emotional intelligence is something you’re either born with or not. But groundbreaking research in neuroscience, psychology, and leadership development says otherwise. The ability to understand, regulate,...
Insights Newsletter No. 169
INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 169 Good morning. Listen to your team, otherwise you will soon be surrounded by people who choose not to speak. This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Empathy & Systems — They’re Not Mutually Exclusive This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article — published today! Think empathy slows execution? Think again. This piece shows how to turn care into an operating advantage — decision logs, capacity redlines, “rude process”...
Newsletter No. 165
INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 165 Good morning. The 10 most important words in the English language: ‘If it is to be, it is up to me.’ This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE EQ Isn’t “Soft”—It’s Strategic This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article — published today! Become a Deep Dives Member to get access to the full article. In a world racing toward automation, emotional intelligence — not technical skills — will set leaders apart. Despite being...
Newsletter No. 164
Why emotional boundaries are superpowers not walls, how waiting for motivation keeps you stuck, and why your culture reflects what you tolerate, not what you say. Plus, exclusive content on feelings as fuel, comfort as addiction, and why creating work families backfires—insights you won't find anywhere else. INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 164 Good Morning. Some of the truest words you will ever hear: ‘No-one is coming to save you. It is up to you.’ Quick Reads QUICK READ — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE...
Insights Newsletter No. 2
INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 2 Good morning. Don’t get caught up in picking the fly sh*t out of the pepper. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Brainteaser What can be swallowed, but can also swallow you? We'll share the answer in Friday's newsletter! Random Thought Is gerontocracy a problem? Is it causing a lack of strategic vision? Critical Thinking Quote RODIN'S CORNER Always Put Yourself First When the airplane is going down, there is a very valid reason why they tell passengers to put the oxygen mask on...
Newsletter No. 163
This week's Insights Newsletter examines the emotional intelligence of choosing better relationships, the transformative power of letting go, and why your past doesn't define your leadership potential. Plus, exclusive content on how devices destroy human connection and why happy employees aren't always the most productive—insights you won't find anywhere else. INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 163 Good morning! Your comfort zone called - it said it’s getting boring. Time to stir things up. Quick Reads...
Newsletter No. 162
This week's Insights Newsletter examines whether AI can truly understand emotion, why your personality might be holding you back, and the surprising winner in the battle between experience and youth in leadership. Plus, exclusive content on emotional minimalism and why rescue leadership might be micromanagement's sneaky cousin—insights you won't find anywhere else. INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 162 Good morning. Each morning you have two choices: hit snooze or hit reset. One keeps you asleep… the...
Newsletter No. 161
This week we explore the counterintuitive power of subtraction in leadership and life. From emotional minimalism to knowing when to quit, discover why doing less might be the key to achieving more. Plus, exclusive insights on communication styles, heritage vs. legacy, and how your rivals can become your greatest teachers. INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 161 Good morning! You don’t have to be perfect today—just 1% better. Or 0.5%. Or just not totally feral. Progress is progress. This Week's Deep Dives...
I write about Personal Development / Emotional Intelligence / Leadership / Transformative Thinking / Innovative Approaches / Intellectual Integrity / Innovation / Empowerment / Organizational Transformation