What is the point of pain, especially the kind we suffer from headaches? Ellison addresses this age-old question and, combining humor with wide-ranging research, she also defines all kinds of headaches—from a “brain freeze” to much more serious cluster headaches—and their possible remedies.  Those with a science background will not be disappointed. Ellison serves up loads of research and technical terms (enough to give the less scientific a headache) to explain how different parts of the brain talk to each other. Best of all, her book is packed with practical advice and information any he ..read more

The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine SUMMARY In her latest book, Thrivers, child psychologist Dr. Michele Borba identifies seven teachable strengths that can safeguard kids for now and the future. To find these traits, Dr. Borba combed scientific studies on resilience, spoke to dozens of researchers and experts in the field, […] The post #186: “Thrivers” by Dr. Michele Borba appeared first on ..read more

Insider Advice for Girls Eyeing the Workforce from 180 Boss Women Who Know SUMMARY As a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur and founder of the mentorship program Etre, Illana Raia connects girls directly to the leaders they want to meet and encourages them to ask the questions that are really on their minds. The result is […] The post #185: “The Epic Mentor Guide” by Illana Raia appeared first on ..read more

How the Flexible Work Economy Can Improve Our Lives and Our Cities SUMMARY Urban economist Dr. Matthew Kahn in his latest book, “GOING REMOTE: How the Flexible Work Economy Can Improve Our Lives and our Cities,” shows us how the urban landscape is shifting in our favor. Whether we’re working from home, in person, or […] The post #184: “Going Remote” by Matthew E. Kahn appeared first on ..read more

A Nation Divided, a President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to Embrace Gratitude and Grace SUMMARY In WE GATHER TOGETHER: A Nation Divided, A President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to Embrace Gratitude and Grace, beloved bestselling author Denise Kiernan turns her passion for history and unparalleled research to a topic that couldn’t […] The post #183: “We Gather Together” by Denise Kiernan appeared first on ..read more

World-Class Leaders Share Pandemic-Tested Lessons on Thriving During the Toughest Challenges SUMMARY How have some businesses managed to thrive during the Covid-19 pandemic? New York Times #1 bestselling author Joseph Michelli scours 140-plus businesses worldwide to collect lessons in his latest book, Stronger Through Adversity: World-Class Leaders Share Pandemic-Tested Lessons on Thriving During the Toughest […] The post “Stronger Through Adversity” by Joseph Michelli appeared first on ..read more

A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness     Dr. Fred Luskin, author of the bestselling book Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness, founded and  currently serves as Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects. His forgiveness work has been applied the world over in veteran’s hospitals, churches, in resolving legal […] The post #181: “Forgive for Good” by Dr. Fred Luskin appeared first on ..read more

Achieving the Impossible SUMMARY Canadian astronaut, author, and CEO Dave Williams in Leadership Moments from NASA: Achieving the Impossible examines the resilient culture and diverse leadership styles at NASA. In an organization where decisions can literally be matters of life and death, leadership styles matter! Using oral histories and interviews, Dave Williams and his co-author […] The post #180: “Leadership Moments from NASA” by Dr. Dave Williams appeared first on ..read more

A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home SUMMARY “In My Mother’s Footsteps” by Mona Hajjar Halaby layers the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict with honest recollections of a Palestinian mother and daughter who both lived in their homeland at different times. Leaving California to spend a year teaching conflict resolution to schoolchildren in Ramallah, Halaby keeps a […] The post #179: “In My Mother’s Footsteps” by Mona Hajjar Halaby appeared first on ..read more

The Untapped Science of Less SUMMARY In his book “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less,” Leidy Klotz shows how we systematically overlook the concept of taking away. Instead, we tend to default to fixing through adding. Moreover, additive ideas come to mind quickly and easily; subtractive ideas require more cognitive effort. So, Professor Klotz from […] The post #178: “Subtract” by Leidy Klotz appeared first on ..read more