Perfectly Awesome

A philosophical look at advising highlights what makes it a distinct form of interaction – and why it often goes wrong

UPDATE Several years ago on my 68th birthday I wrote up 68 bits of advice for my adult children, and posted them here. The bits were extremely popular, and they were widely shared by others. I was encouraged to write … Continue reading →

When we want people to change, we typically tell them what to do. But what if we flipped the script and asked them for their wisdom instead? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman PhD explains the power…

Research reveals the common mistakes we make when trying to help.