Psychological Safety:

In The Fearless Organization, Amy C. Edmondson introduced a groundbreaking concept: psychological safety is the key to high-performing teams. Through decades of research, she demonstrated that when people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences, organizations thrive. Psychological safety is not just a “nice-to-have” – it is a critical driver of learning, innovation, and collaboration in today’s complex work environments.

Where does great culture come from? How do you build and sustain it in your group, or strengthen a culture that needs fixing?

In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world’s most successful organizations—including Pixar, the San Antonio Spurs, and U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six—and reveals what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation, and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind.

Times change. Emotions don't. In a noisy world full of quick fixes, one skill remains your strongest edge: emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional Intelligence 2.0 has set the standard — not just as a bestseller, but as the foundational guide trusted by millions to unlock their potential and achieve lasting success — at work and in life.

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong.

Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.

An engaging and rigorous exploration of the science of being inspiring, offering compelling stories, fascinating research, and practical tips for addressing the common problems and dilemmas we face every day—showing how all of us, regardless of status or circumstance, can be more inspiring more of the time in our lives.

There are two kinds of leaders that populate the world: those who inspire, and those who infuriate. Inspiring leaders elevate, motivate, and guide us to become a better version of ourselves.

Simon Sinek's podcast, A Bit of Optimism, dives into the stories of people that inspire us about love, life, leadership, and silver linings. The hope is that we leave with something we all need these days… A Bit of Optimism.

With a focus on leadership, teamwork, and personal development, each podcast episode offers a wealth of valuable advice to help you succeed.

Listen in as host Katy Milkman shares stories of irrational decision making—from historical blunders to the kinds of everyday errors that could affect your future. Choiceology explores the lessons of behavioral economics, exposing the psychological traps that lead to expensive mistakes.

EGO vs. EQ shares strategies for using emotional intelligence (EQ) as a tool to avoid career derailment. The executive leadership failure rate is high: two in five CEOs fail in the first eighteen months on the job. This book teaches you how to identify the most common reasons for leadership ineffectiveness, and provides tools to raise your EQ, prevent leadership lapses, and avoid the cascading consequences they can produce.

Hand-curated insights and inspiration to unlock the best in those around you.

Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas argues that humor is a powerful, underutilized tool for success in business and life, boosting creativity, connection, and resilience, and provides practical, accessible methods for anyone to develop their "humor skills," even if they don't consider themselves naturally funny. The book breaks down humor into learnable components, moving it from a "soft skill" to a strategic advantage, showing how to use it to build stronger relationships, navigate challenges, and improve overall well-being.

Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) by Amy Gallo is a self-help book that provides strategies for navigating challenging workplace relationships, identifying eight common coworker archetypes (like the know-it-all or passive-aggressive peer) and offering practical advice for dealing with each one, emphasizing empathy, communication, and building resilience. Published in 2022, it uses behavioral science and relatable examples to help readers improve their professional interactions and succeed even with difficult colleagues.

Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a self-help book that argues our own ego—defined as an unhealthy belief in our own importance—is the biggest obstacle to success, learning, and growth, using historical figures like George Marshall and Bill Belichick as examples of those who overcame it. The book is structured around three stages—Aspire, Success, and Failure—and teaches that humility, self-awareness, and a focus on the work itself, rather than self-promotion, are key to mastering this internal enemy.

Radical Candor drives clarity, accountability, and performance. It’s how high-performing teams stay aligned and deliver results.

We deliver keynotes, workshops, and expert-led feedback training programs to organizations that know culture isn’t a perk — it’s a competitive advantage. Because your greatest asset isn’t your product, it’s your people. When they thrive, business follows.

In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial. When you lead a team with an inspiring culture, you don’t just meet expectations—you exceed them. Val Ries, a seasoned leadership expert, reveals the secrets to unlocking your team’s full potential, boosting engagement, and driving success.