Introduction
Understanding human behaviour is essential for leaders, educators, and anyone who creates for or works with people. This collection of resources explores the complexities of human interaction, decision-making, and communication, offering valuable insights to inspire thoughtful leadership and effective collaboration.
From Brené Brown's work on vulnerability and empathy in leadership to Daniel Kahneman's exploration of how we think, these books, podcasts, and ideas challenge us to better understand ourselves and others. Whether you're looking to improve team dynamics, connect meaningfully with others, or critically evaluate popular ideas, these sources provide a rich foundation for reflection and growth.
Podcasts
If Books Could Kill
Michael Hobbes and Peter Shamshiri
Why you might like it
Sometimes I read a book that really resonates with me — until I read the counterargument. If Books Could Kill critiques the \"airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds.\" Highly recommend starting with their critiques of *Outliers*, *The 5 Love Languages*, *Freakonomics*, and *The Secret*.
Books
Dare to Lead
Brené Brown
Why you might like it
Brown emphasizes vulnerability, empathy, and clear communication in leadership. Key takeaways include \"rumbling with vulnerability\" and \"Painting Done\" to clarify project expectations.
Supercommunicators
Charles Duhigg
Why you might like it
Duhigg shows how recognizing conversation types — help, hug, or hear — builds deeper, more meaningful communication. Complex identities are bridges to connection.
Nexus
Yuval Noah Harari
Why you might like it
Information has historically been used to manipulate rather than discover truth — a provocative and timely thesis explored across history and into the AI age.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Why you might like it
Despite critiques during the Replication Crisis, Kahneman's concepts of System 1 and System 2 thinking — intuitive vs analytical — remain essential to understanding human behavior.
I continually update this collection as I discover new resources. If you know of other valuable resources on human behaviour that should be included here, please let me know.