Our Mask as a Shield
The Science of Why We Hide at Work
Every Monday morning, in silent rituals performed in cars, on trains, and before glowing screens, millions of professionals perform the same unconscious act: they put on a mask.
Inauthenticity, is an intelligent response to an environment that has signaled, subtly or overtly, that full expression is not safe. To understand the mask is to understand the protective wiring of our social brain and what we can do about the relational space we inhabit
The Calculated Risk of Being Real
The Unspoken Truth: Why being Authentic is Dangerous
We are constantly encouraged to be authentic, to tell our truth, and to express our unique ideas. The promise is that the "right people" will accept us just as we are.
But most of us remember the sting: the times our authentic opinions led to arguments, our honest needs were judged as selfish, or our vulnerability was met with criticism and rejection. We learned to be cautious.
The Love Hormone vs. The Algorithm
Why Relational Intelligence Is Your Ultimate AI-Proof Skill
In an era defined by Large Language Models (LLMs) and accelerating automation, the professional landscape is shifting faster than ever. Every day, we are bombarded with questions of replacement: Will AI take my job? Will I be obsolete?
These are valid, human fears. They tap into our deepest need for safety and value. What is the one skill set A.I. can never replicate and why is it a human-exclusive competence?
We have more ways to communicate than ever. Why do we feel so alone?
We are surrounded by tools for constant contact. Yet, a quiet paradox defines our age: we have more platforms to talk, but less genuine understanding. We network professionally, yet struggle with true collaboration. We’re in endless meetings, but often leave them feeling unheard. Couples are told to speak more openly, yet don't know how to break the cycle of constant arguments.