The Survival Power of Compassion
Herbert Spencer, not Charles Darwin, coined “survival of the fittest.” Spencer used it to justify laissez-faire capitalism, arguing that helping the vulnerable outside one’s own family was against sel... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas &Empathy
September 03, 2025•1 min read
Unpopular Opinion The Art of War
My friend smiled impishly, like he was going to say something naughty. "I have a confession," he said, "I hated The Art of War." "Me, too!" I was happy. I had never heard anyone else say they hated ... ...more
Leadership ,Empathy
August 18, 2025•2 min read
Processing Empathy Overwhelm
Recently I wrote about how the ADHD trait of empathy is exactly the leadership trait the world needs right now. Today I’m going to talk about the flipside: Empathy Overwhelm. ...more
Leadership ,tips and exercises Mental Health Hygiene Resilience Health And Wellness &Empathy
August 05, 2025•2 min read
That ADHD Trait Empathy in Leadership
Here’s why: Leaders who are in tune with their teams’ needs can create environments for innovation. Safe spaces to fail. Because the 21st century is marked by constant change—technological, ecologi... ...more
Leadership ,Empathy
July 29, 2025•1 min read
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