Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day agoIn a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall
In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours agoThe person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals
Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoTransform Your Arguments Into Conversations
Fights often stem from unaddressed issues; clarify your goals and emotional needs before initiating a conversation.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoRelationships
7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals
Emotionally mature people use empathetic, clarifying phrases during disagreements to lower defenses, foster understanding, and resolve conflict constructively.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days agoOne of My Employees Showed Up at Her Colleague's House Unannounced. What Followed Has Led to a Total Meltdown of My Office.
Workplace conflicts can severely impact office functionality, requiring careful management to retain valuable employees and address performance issues.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoThe people who apologize the fastest in any disagreement aren't the most empathetic people in the room. They're the ones who learned early that conflict had a cost they couldn't afford, and the apology isn't resolution, it's a payment to make the danger stop. - Silicon Canals
A child's relationship with their mother predicts their security in all adult relationships, not just romantic ones.
Psychology
fromEarth's Attractions - travel guides by locals, travel itineraries, travel tips, and more
1 week agoHow Successful People Negotiate Everything From Car Prices to Office Raises by Starting With a Small Yes - And Why It Works So Well (It's Easier Than You Think)
The foot-in-the-door technique increases compliance by starting with a small request before making a larger one.
#manipulation
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks agoI'm 44 and the most powerful thing I ever learned about dealing with manipulative people is that silence - actual, sustained, unapologetic silence - makes them unravel in ways that confrontation never does - Silicon Canals
Silence can effectively disrupt manipulative dynamics by refusing to engage in confrontational exchanges.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks agoResearch suggests the most effective way to shut down a manipulator isn't arguing with their logic - it's refusing to participate in the emotional transaction they're trying to create - Silicon Canals
Manipulators seek to dominate rather than engage in genuine dialogue, using emotional reactions as a means to control the interaction.
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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks agoEverything You Know About Negotiation Is Backwards
Effective negotiation relies on exceptional listening skills, which enhance communication and foster better relationships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks agoI used to think I was bad at negotiating until I realized I wasn't negotiating at all. I was performing gratitude for being included, because somewhere early I learned that asking for more was the fastest way to lose what you already had. - Silicon Canals
Negotiation issues often stem from emotional barriers rather than tactical skills, rooted in early life experiences and a scarcity mindset.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks agoI used to think I was bad at negotiating until I realized I wasn't negotiating at all. I was performing gratitude for being included, because somewhere early I learned that asking for more was the fastest way to lose what you already had. - Silicon Canals
Negotiation issues often stem from emotional barriers rather than tactical skills, rooted in early life experiences and a scarcity mindset.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month agoDiscussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?
Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWar as a Psychological State
Authoritarian and narcissistic leaders share a fragile ego unable to tolerate challenge, causing them to experience political opposition as personal threat and deploy military as an extension of their distorted ego rather than as a policy tool.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks agoDo These 2 Things Consistently and Get Along With Anyone
Stable relationships require consistent kindness and truthfulness; inconsistent behavior destabilizes trust and increases anxiety, while maintaining kindness during conflict requires relinquishing the need for external validation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks agoNot everyone who avoids conflict is afraid of confrontation. Some people finally realized that the person across from them doesn't want resolution, they want an audience, and refusing to perform is the most confrontational thing you can do. - Silicon Canals
Silence can be a deliberate choice in conflict, not a sign of weakness or fear.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago3 Practical Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations
Avoiding difficult conversations with loved ones creates distance and reduces relationship authenticity, while addressing uncomfortable subjects with safety, self-awareness, and open listening can strengthen intimacy and trust.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months agoIn Times of Crisis, Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Colleges and universities hold huge influence in their communities. They can mediate differences and foster healthy debate. Indeed, several institutions have established schools of civic life that would, presumably, raise the alarm when constitutional rights are being violated. Academic research influences policy and informs public conversations. Scholars can put this violence into context and help remind us that this is not OK.
Higher education
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months agoPrisoner exchanges are not peace, but they are human - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
A large prisoner exchange returned 314 POWs, reuniting families and freeing unlawfully prosecuted Ukrainians, but such swaps do not indicate genuine diplomatic progress.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month agoWhy international law is still the world's best defence
The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months agoWill the Board of Peace live up to its name?
United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
fromEntrepreneur
1 month agoThe 'Say Less' Rule Every Leader Needs in a PR Crisis
It's human nature to want to act immediately and alleviate pressure when you find yourself in hot water. But sharing news that isn't complete yet or telling the public too much too soon can turn up the temperature even more. Avoid the need for a public retraction later by accurately, concisely and clearly communicating with your audience from the start.
Marketing
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months agoLoosening the Gordian Knot of Global Terrorism: Why Legitimacy Must Anchor a Counterterrorism Strategy
OPINION - The global terrorism landscape in 2026 - the 25 th anniversary year of the 9/11 terrorism attacks - is more uncertain, hybridized, and combustible than at any point since 9/11. Framing a sound U.S. counterterrorism strategy - especially in the second year of a Trump administration - will require more than isolated strikes against ISIS in Nigeria, punitive counterterrorism operations in Syria, or a tougher rhetorical posture.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month agoWhy strong leaders lose credibility in high-stakes moments
What most leaders label as a content problem is actually a presence problem. Leaders often assume credibility rises and falls based on wording alone. In reality, credibility is shaped by executive presence, which reflects the signals leaders send about confidence, clarity, and authority before their ideas are fully heard.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago10 clever phrases that instantly shut down passive-aggressive comments without starting a fight - Silicon Canals
1) "I'm not sure what you mean by that. Can you explain? This is my go-to response because it forces the other person to spell out their actual intention. Most passive-aggressive comments rely on plausible deniability. When you ask for clarification, you're essentially calling their bluff. The beauty of this phrase is that it's completely neutral because you're just asking a question. If they really meant nothing by it, they can clarify; if they were being passive-aggressive, they now have to either own it or backtrack.
Relationships
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago8 phrases emotionally intelligent people never say during arguments-but most people use all of them - Silicon Canals
Emotionally intelligent arguing avoids absolute accusations and dismissive replies, focusing instead on specific incidents, expressed feelings, and problem-solving.
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