In July 2020, Chris Taylor summarized “Every self-help book ever, boiled down to 11 simple rules.” Five years later, I’m finally posting this on my blog. Hoping to make this a series of 12 posts about flourishing… the first, just sharing his cool idea, and then eleven more with some notes and observations on each thread.
In honor of Taylor Swift, first in my 2024 compilation series is a thirteen-part backstage tour of my lifetime quest to become a better listener. This is NOT a quick read. Rather, it’s a deep dive (hence 102, not 101) into definitions, technique and challenges. Read on for at least seven good quotes, a few different ways to frame the task, plus varied approaches, four styles, smart tips for leaders, and lastly a super-detailed and geeky listening self-assessment.
Tonight I had the privilege of hearing Ellen Galinsky share five messages from teenagers she gathered while writing her new book: The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. I compiled some rough notes, along with my summary of her ideas in my words.
