The lessons we teach our kids are often the ones we need to relearn. It's not a coincidence that our favorite children's stories focus on kindness, honesty, responsibility, persistence, and courage. The values we learn in kindergarten are the ones that matter most in life.

We pay too much attention to the most confident voices—and too little attention to the most thoughtful ones. Certainty is not a sign of credibility. Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply. It's better to learn from complex thinkers than smooth talkers.

The 5-day, 40-hour work week is a human invention. 100 years ago, many leaders demanded longer hours over 6 days. Then they learned people were more effective working less. We've made little progress since the 1980s. It's time to shorten the work week. link.chtbl.com/RTAdam

Toxic cultures define success as winning a cutthroat competition. They reward people for stabbing others in the back. Healthy cultures define success as making a contribution. They reward people for having others’ backs. Good organizations elevate those who elevate others.