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INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 219 Good morning. FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE The Difference Between Looking Caring and Actually Caring This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article. Published today! Everyone knows how to sound caring now. Leaders talk about empathy. Brands talk about community. People use the right language, send the right messages, and know how to perform concern in ways that look...

INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 217 Good morning. Your second life begins when you realize you only have one. This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Real Connection Cannot Be Faked for Long This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article. Published today! Most people can spot performative care long before they can explain it. The polished leader who never really listens. The brand that says “community” but treats people like transactions. The relationship...

INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 212 Good morning. Today is another chance to become the person your future self will thank. This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE The Authenticity Paradox: Why We Crave Realness but Reward Performance This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article. Published today! Everyone says they want authenticity, until authenticity becomes inconvenient. We celebrate "realness" when it is polished, attractive, emotionally tidy, and...

INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 210 Good morning. Today does not need to be perfect. It just needs to move forward. This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE The Emotional Cost of Living a Life Designed for Other People This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article. Published today! What if the exhaustion you feel has nothing to do with how hard you're working and everything to do with whose life you're living? Many people spend decades chasing goals,...

INSIGHTS Newsletter No. 208 Good morning. The clearest sign of a toxic relationship is not how you feel when you're with the person; it's how much lighter you feel when they're not there. This Week's Deep Dives Articles DEEP DIVES ARTICLE — EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Why Emotional Safety Drives Business Performance This is a sneak peek of this week’s Deep Dives article. Published today! Most companies still believe performance is driven primarily by strategy, talent, and execution. But what if...