Why cynics are less likely to succeed. Profitable on day one! How to manage conflict.
Welcome to a new issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.”
Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.
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And now, let’s dive in!
One “must” for this week
"Why cynics are less likely to succeed" by Jamil Zaki.
Cynics are less likely to succeed due to their belief in a self-interested world, which leads to manipulative behaviors that isolate them and hinder their professional growth.
According to research, cynics earn less, experience lower job satisfaction, and are less likely to attain leadership positions than more trusting individuals.
We succeed through building trusting connections rather than competing ruthlessly.
Which also reminds me that “your vibe attracts your tribe”, as Michelle Kempton shared in a coaching training I had the luck of attending.
Personal development
Why cynics are less likely to succeed
The twelve books to fire up your brain this fall
The foundations for success and happiness are the same
Should you become a content creator?
The control paradox
Making career pivots
The life-changing power of missions
Innovation
Why is it so hard for AI to win user trust?
How you can use science fiction to uncover your company’s future
Cursor: the AI-first code editor
Transient advantage isn’t going away – how AI can help with inflection points
Shoot for the stars: what to know about the space economy
The original growth hacker reveals his secrets
Leadership and management
How to manage conflict
Human + fallible = love; corporate + sterile = refund
Finding joy as a manager — even on bad days
The gen AI skills revolution: rethinking your talent strategy
Building psychological safety upwards
Social intelligence and the biology of leadership
Hierarchy in teams: why it often does more harm than good
One book
“Range: why generalists triumph in a specialized world” by David Epstein.
See you next Saturday,
Roberto
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