The Magic of Human Connection

Self-Talk

Two Magic Words That Defeat Negative Self-Talk

Tim David on October 8, 2024

Negative self-talk and how to really overcome it.

Negative self-talk and how to really overcome it.

Persuasion

How to Talk So That People Want to Listen

Tim David on June 4, 2024

A recovering magician explains three advanced communication strategies that he developed from years as a performer and then honed as a project manager for a tech giant.

A recovering magician explains three advanced communication strategies that he developed from years as a performer and then honed as a project manager for a tech giant.

Creativity

Where Creativity Comes From

Tim David on December 15, 2023

How you interact with ideas—how you generate them and how you process them with others—will play a huge role in your success in multiple areas of your life.

How you interact with ideas—how you generate them and how you process them with others—will play a huge role in your success in multiple areas of your life.

Resilience

5 Things Resilient People Do Differently

Tim David on September 25, 2023

The need for resiliency in life has never been more apparent. While some people seem to have it, some don’t. This post explains the five things resilient people do differently.

The need for resiliency in life has never been more apparent. While some people seem to have it, some don’t. This post explains the five things resilient people do differently.

Confidence

The Fastest Way to Build Confidence

Tim David on August 19, 2023

Building confidence may not be as simple as we thought; it might be simpler. Stop saying this phrase of "encouragement" and switch to this alternative instead.

Building confidence may not be as simple as we thought; it might be simpler. Stop saying this phrase of "encouragement" and switch to this alternative instead.

Career

How to Succeed at Working From Home

Tim David on July 26, 2023

These 5 tips will help you work from home so effectively that your boss may forget you even have an office.

These 5 tips will help you work from home so effectively that your boss may forget you even have an office.

Education

The Unexpected Trick to Getting the Best From Anyone

Tim David on April 20, 2023

To move mountains, you’ve got to be able to move people. But how do you move them? And where to, exactly?

To move mountains, you’ve got to be able to move people. But how do you move them? And where to, exactly?

Decision-Making

What You Decide Might Not Matter as Much as How You Decide

Tim David on January 25, 2023

Can a leader's decision-making process be a better measure of leadership ability than their actual decisions? Their employees think so.

Can a leader's decision-making process be a better measure of leadership ability than their actual decisions? Their employees think so.

Bias

How White People Should Talk About Racism

Tim David on June 12, 2020

It can be awkward, clumsy, and difficult for white people to talk about racism. Here is some advice from the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

It can be awkward, clumsy, and difficult for white people to talk about racism. Here is some advice from the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

3 Magic Words for the Coronavirus Crisis

Tim David on March 25, 2020

These three "magic words" will help you help others more effectively, better appreciate those who deserve it, and maybe even influence millions to stay home.

These three "magic words" will help you help others more effectively, better appreciate those who deserve it, and maybe even influence millions to stay home.

Why are so many businesses focused on digital trends that offer better speed and convenience, but actively remove human connection from their transaction processes?

Aging

Your "Old Picture" Might Be Worth Thousands of Dollars

Tim David on July 22, 2019

Everyone wants to retire someday, but nobody wants to save. It's the classic self-control struggle: sacrifice what you want now for what you want later. Here's how FaceApp can help

Everyone wants to retire someday, but nobody wants to save. It's the classic self-control struggle: sacrifice what you want now for what you want later. Here's how FaceApp can help

Gratitude

Do Words Really Have Any Power to Make a Difference?

Tim David on July 2, 2019

About five years ago, I wrote a book called 'Magic Words.' But the words aren't where the real magic lies.

About five years ago, I wrote a book called 'Magic Words.' But the words aren't where the real magic lies.

Attention

Who's More Addicted to Their Phones? Kids or Parents?

Tim David on November 12, 2018

The phone-obsessed generation is having kids of their own and the tables seem to be turning.

The phone-obsessed generation is having kids of their own and the tables seem to be turning.

Law and Crime

Okay Google, I'm Officially Freaked Out Now

Tim David on May 16, 2018

Google aced the never-before-passed Turing Test with "Duplex," their latest addition to Google Assistant. It's pretty cool...and also kinda terrifying.

Google aced the never-before-passed Turing Test with "Duplex," their latest addition to Google Assistant. It's pretty cool...and also kinda terrifying.

Marriage

Laurel or Yanny—Settled by Science

Tim David on May 16, 2018

The Laurel and Yanny debate has torn the Internet in two. Fortunately, science has something to say about it.

The Laurel and Yanny debate has torn the Internet in two. Fortunately, science has something to say about it.

Persuasion

How Screwing Up Can Boost Your Influence

Tim David on December 4, 2017

He didn’t appear polished in any way. He literally almost fell off the stage. But when it was all over, more than half of the room rushed back to buy his product. Why?

He didn’t appear polished in any way. He literally almost fell off the stage. But when it was all over, more than half of the room rushed back to buy his product. Why?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Why the Vegas Shooting Happened

Tim David on October 4, 2017

What could make somebody commit a massacre? More importantly, how do we respond?

What could make somebody commit a massacre? More importantly, how do we respond?

Sport and Competition

Nine Biggest Negotiation Mysteries Solved

Tim David on June 16, 2017

The nine most popular questions about how to negotiate—and the answers.

The nine most popular questions about how to negotiate—and the answers.

Have you ever left a regular staff meeting feeling fantastic and energized? Probably not. Fortunately, Ron Friedman, the author of The Best Place to Work, has an idea.