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“Dunbar’s number” is a theoretical cognitive limit on the number of stable social relationships humans can maintain at one time. According to Robin Dunbar, a British anthropologist, humans have the cognitive capacity to keep track of somewhere around 150 close personal connections. Beyond this limited circle, we start treating people less like indi
... See moreJosh Kaufman • The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume
Of the many emerging descriptions of our social brain, for me the simplest and most elegant is the highly regarded Social Baseline Theory of Lane Beckes and James A. Coan, two researchers at the University of Virginia.
Bruce Springsteen • Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)
Social neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman points out that a leader who is both technically competent and highly personable is somewhat of a unicorn.
Daniel Casse • 3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader
I highly recommend Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman.
Brian Miller • Three New People: Make the Most of Your Daily Interactions and Stop Missing Amazing Opportunities
Tribal affiliation turns off more brain cells than any other activity