January 18, 2023
Small simile update: our brain’s visual system is less “like a camera” and more like a card-counting, crystal-ball-wielding stoner who’s high on mushrooms.
January 11, 2023
The brain is a strange, complex structure with one critical role: allostasis. We don’t fully understand them, but having one is a serious upgrade from the “stomach on a stick” phase.
August 03, 2022
Maestro Group has reached a major milestone this week. You know who helped us get here? Cavemen.
June 29, 2022
“Digital body language” describes what we can use in written messages and video meetings that replaces physical body language and vocal cues. There are four law—value visibly, communicate carefully, collaborate confidently, and trust totally.
June 22, 2022
Written communication is more often misinterpreted, since there’s no body language or vocal cues to read. Interrobangs, textese, emojis—your message is about a lot more than dotting Is and crossing Ts.
June 08, 2022
“Thanks a lot”: whether you hear that phrase as sincerity or snark is all about someone’s paralanguage.
June 01, 2022
Communication has evolved. We, as humans, however, have not. The brain that interpreted symbols on cave walls is the same one interpreting emojis and LOLs.
May 25, 2022
We reveal the secrets to making a “spiffy” first impression (one that isn’t about leopard-print bow-ties, stiletto heels, or gilded business cards), go-to conversation starters, and how to follow up.
May 18, 2022
This month’s latest is about human nature—our talents (and how to retain them), and our need to share stories.