Acts of kindness shouldn't be described as random. They aren't arbitrary or unintentional. They stem from deeply held values or strongly felt emotions. Helping is an expression of care. It's a decision that someone's well-being matters to you—and an effort to matter to them.

Many of the people who are most excited to learn about leadership are narcissists. Data: people with inflated egos are drawn to theories that glorify leader dominance and charisma. Great leaders view their roles as an act of service, not an avenue for authority and attention.

Politicians have gotten nastier online... but not offline. In 2009, the most uncivil tweets got ~2x as many retweets as the least. By 2019, they got 15x more. It's time for algorithms—and humans—to stop rewarding rudeness. Don't reinforce disrespect with likes or shares.

Depression has many causes and many treatments. Attributing it solely to a chemical imbalance in the brain does people a disservice. It leads them to doubt the value of therapy and the efficacy of behavior change. We all need meaning, control, connection, and hope in our lives.

In toxic cultures, time off is a reward earned by working to exhaustion. Burnout is proof of commitment, and vacations are required to recover. In healthy cultures, time off is a right granted to everyone. Well-being is a top priority, and vacations are encouraged to rejuvenate.