Authenticity Archives

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How to be ambitious without losing your soul

Former tech founder Scott Britton wants to shatter the binary myth that separates driving ambition from inner development.

Eric Markowitz

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Lessons from two of the greatest investors of all time

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Eric Markowitz

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The Big Think Interview

Jesse Eisenberg: How to rewire your anxiety into authenticity

“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”

Jesse Eisenberg

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Thinking Strategically

Ian Bremmer advocates for strategic thinking in a rapidly changing world by broadening perspectives, engaging with diverse viewpoints, and understanding root causes, while also stressing the need for personal authenticity and connection to effectively tackle global challenges.

Ian Bremmer

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Becoming an Authentic Leader

Leadership is evolving from traditional views of strength and ambition to a focus on authenticity, as emphasized by Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic.

Bill George

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Master the Art of Influence

This class explores human learning and communication through four inquiry styles—Analytic, Procedural, Relational, and Innovative—while emphasizing the importance of question types and fostering self-awareness, empathy, and collaboration for effective leadership and deeper connections.

Angie McArthur

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The Confidence Equation

This class explores the complexities of ego and leadership through lessons from figures like Daedalus and Icarus, emphasizing self-awareness, humility, and the cultivation of charisma, while offering practical strategies for effective leadership transitions and fostering genuine connections within teams.

Ryan Holiday

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David Kipping on how the search for alien life is gaining credibility

Big Think spoke with astronomer David Kipping about technosignatures, "extragalactic SETI," and being a popular science communicator in the YouTube age.

Adam Frank