Leadership used to be something people described through personality traits or inspirational stories. People talked about charisma, confidence, or the ability to motivate a room, but these descriptions rarely helped anyone become a better leader. They explained what leaders looked like, but not how leadership actually works or how to develop it. Reasoned Leadership changes … Read more
In the modern information environment, the human mind has become the battlefield. Psychological operations, commonly shortened to psyops, are not relics of Cold War intelligence manuals or obscure military jargon. They are active, evolving strategies designed to shape perception, manipulate emotions, and influence behavior. Originally developed in military contexts, psyops now exist at the intersection … Read more
Contrastive inquiry is such a fascinating concept. Whenever a statement is made with certainty, ask yourself the opposite and challenge the accuracy of the statement. “The best burgers in town.” It’s a simple analogy, but a common enough one that you have probably seen it somewhere before. I’ve always questioned these statements but never fully … Read more
