INSIGHTS

5 Ways to Break out of Mental Rigidity

In the annals of ancient wisdom, lies a tale involving the Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi that imparts a profound lesson on human cognition...

5 Ways to Handle the Dreaded Feedback Triangle

Many leaders have found themselves in a tough spot when faced with the dreaded request for triangulation: "Can you talk to this person...

What's in a Name?

“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet,” Shakespeare opined in Romeo and Juliet. And, although the bard...

Choose Your Workplace Metaphors Wisely!

Robert Frost once said, “Unless you are educated in metaphor, you are not safe to be let loose in the world.” The great poet was...

Before You Present, Find Your Zombie Sentence

Imagine you're giving a presentation. Suddenly, a group of zombies smash through the windows, attack your audience, and eat most of their...

6 Skills of Great Negotiators

According to a recent study, people will do all kinds of things to avoid negotiating a conflict: skydive for the first time, shave their...

3 Unusual Tips to Prepare for a Negotiation

The great Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tzu once said, “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors...

Thought-Bubble Bursters Make the Best Leaders

“Should I share my thoughts? I’m afraid he’ll get defensive.” “I think I made a big mistake, but what’s the use of bringing it up?” “I...

Top 5 Films for Negotiators

When it comes to negotiations, the movie industry has a conflict bias. On one end of the spectrum, films often associate negotiations...

What Is Courage?

At NextArrow, we’re enamored with courage. We believe nothing great can be achieved without it. Efforts at candor, confidence, and...

3 Research-Backed Tips to Battle Stage Fright

"There are two types of speakers in the world: the nervous and the liars." —Anonymous Speaking in public can be a powerful way to get our...

ZIP IT and Listen!

In today’s polarized, noisy, and judgmental world, we need to talk less and listen more. This is true in both our professional and...

Want Courage? Get MAD!

Some months ago, I was watching my toddler struggle to scale a playground structure. He climbed and fell, climbed and fell. After hitting...

The 10% Courage Challenge

At NextArrow we have conducted many interviews with people across professions on the topic of courage. Each interview ends with what we...

3 Powerful Tips to Summon Courage

Maya Angelou, echoing Aristotle, famously said, "Courage is the most important of the virtues, because without it, no other virtue can be...