The Science of Being Contagious: How to Spread Positivity

We've all experienced it—the person whose energy lifts an entire room, or the person whose negativity seems to drains area. But what if I told you this "contagious" quality isn't…

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The Power of Hope, Rats, & Resilience

In the 1950s, Curt Richter, a researcher at Johns Hopkins, conducted a simple yet revealing experiment that sheds light on one of the most powerful forces in both animals and…

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How to Have Better Conversations: 4 Simple Ingredients (Plus a Few Extras)

We all want to connect better with the people around us—whether it’s at work, at home, or even in line at the grocery store. But sometimes conversations feel flat, awkward,…

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The Science of Being Liked – Part 4: Tiny Actions That Build Big Rapport

Sometimes the smallest actions can make the biggest difference in how others perceive you. While warmth, similarity, self-disclosure, and mirroring all lay the groundwork for connection, there are two lesser-known…

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