People follow the lead of similar others, especially when uncertain about the right action

Influence: Science and Practice · Robert B. Cialdini

Five structural elements that turn any executive letter into a 45-87% appointment generator

Getting to VITO (The Very Important Top Officer) · Anthony Parinello

Replace assumed fidelity with a conscious, negotiated agreement about what monogamy means for your relationship

The New Monogamy · Tammy Nelson

Combine high demands with high support to build gritty cultures

Angela Duckworth - Grit The Power of Passion and Perseverance at Talks at Google · Angela Duckworth

Care personally and challenge directly at the same time

How to Lead With Radical Candor · Kim Scott

The best feedback combines caring personally about someone with the courage to challenge them directly

Radical Candor In 6 Minutes With Kim Scott · Kim Scott

Use prenuptial agreements to build transparency and honest communication

Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! · James Sexton

Transform any gathering by starting with purpose, not logistics

How to create meaningful connections while apart · Priya Parker

Only advocate behaviors you already live — close the integrity gap from the other direction

Adam Grant — The Man Who Does Everything · Adam Grant

Build trust before crisis or it will not exist during crisis

Simon Sinek: Opens Up About His Struggle with Loneliness, Love, Dating! · Simon Sinek

Vulnerability minus boundaries equals manipulation, not courage

Brene Brown on Vulnerability, Shame, and Daring Greatly · Brene Brown & Tim Ferriss

Establish a truth baseline

Human Lie Detection and Body Language 101 · Vanessa Edwards

Empathize with self

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life - PDFDrive.com · Marshall B. Rosenberg

Connect with compassion

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life - PDFDrive.com · Marshall B. Rosenberg

Reducing the impact on others

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well · Douglas Stone

Establishing healthy limits

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well · Douglas Stone

Clarify feedback needs

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well · Douglas Stone

Seeking honest feedback

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well · Douglas Stone

Transform message delivery into mutual exploration

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most · Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & Sheila Heen

Shift from blame to understanding mutual contribution

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most · Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & Sheila Heen

Don't choose between stories; embrace both

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most · Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & Sheila Heen

Relentless self-reflection turns every outcome into organizational learning

The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer · Jeffrey K. Liker

Track whether your feedback lands as care or as attack

Radical Candor · Kim Scott

Prove you can take it before you start dishing it out

Radical Candor · Kim Scott

Give spontaneous feedback through Information, Impact, Invitation, and Implications

Think Faster, Talk Smarter · Matt Abrahams

Surface the hidden thoughts sabotaging your conversations

The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook · Peter Senge

Challenge every belief by imagining you have money on it

Thinking in Bets · Annie Duke

Being true to oneself in conversation

Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman · Andrew Huberman

Know Thyself

How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb · Andrew Huberman

Be brave in conversations

Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships | James Sexton · Andrew Huberman

Honest talks

Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships | James Sexton · Andrew Huberman

Plan Your Marriage

Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships | James Sexton · Andrew Huberman

Expectations can make or break relationships

Contracts of Love & Money That Make or Break Relationships | James Sexton · Andrew Huberman

A four-pillar standard for evaluating and communicating vaccine safety and efficacy.

Improving Science & Restoring Trust in Public Health | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya · Andrew Huberman

Set up meetings so people want to help you instead of pitching you

The Mom Test · Rob Fitzpatrick

Remove formality to get honest answers through natural conversations

The Mom Test · Rob Fitzpatrick

Read your partner's attachment style from their behavior, not their words

Attached · Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

Express relationship needs without blame using attachment-aware language

Attached · Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

Build extraordinary relationships through honest expression and empathic receiving

Living Nonviolent Communication · Marshall B. Rosenberg

Four steps to express yourself honestly and hear others empathically

Living Nonviolent Communication · Marshall B. Rosenberg

Share your views persuasively without provoking defensiveness using five skills

Crucial Conversations · Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

Peer-driven candid feedback that solves creative problems without authority to mandate

Creativity, Inc. · Ed Catmull & Amy Wallace

Use fluency, familiarity, and mood to shape perception and belief

Thinking, Fast and Slow · Daniel Kahneman