Intuition in the Age of Analytics: Why Data Alone Is Not Enough
Discover why intuition remains the critical driver of major scientific breakthroughs. Join Eli Amdur in examining the tension between data and human insight.
Why Is Everything Either Awesome or Amazing?
If everything is amazing or awesome, nothing is. Eli Amdur on the shrinking vocabulary of praise, and why communication still decides who moves forward.
The Ethics of Progress: Why Our Values Must Outpace Our Inventions
Explore Eli Amdur’s argument that ethics, not technology, is the 21st century’s greatest challenge. Learn why inaction is riskier than error.
Is AI Really Going to Kill Us All?
Anthropic’s CEO warns AI could end humanity. Eli Amdur argues this fear is nearly a century old. Read the critical analysis.
Hire for Traits, Not Skills
Why you should hire for traits, not skills: the 21 traits Eli Amdur’s research identified, and why readiness now matters more than knowledge.
Where Do Ideas Come From?
Where do ideas come from, and why are they so rare at work? Eli Amdur on thoughts vs. ideas, Thomas Kuhn, and the habits that block creativity.
Will You Recognize the Next Great Idea?
Cognitive bias keeps leaders from recognizing the next great idea. Eli Amdur on Kahneman, the four factors of persuasion, and the PSD degree.
The Power of the Positive Word
Two nearly identical NJ towns, one ballot question, opposite results. Eli Amdur on the power of the positive word in leadership and communication.
Don’t Expect to Be Spoon-Fed: Why Critical Thinking Can’t Come With Instructions
A listener asked for step-by-step critical thinking instructions. Eli Amdur explains why spoon-feeding would sabotage the whole point of independent thought.
Becoming Great Is a Decision, Not Happenstance
Sandy Koufax spent six losing years before greatness. Eli Amdur on why becoming great is a decision, not happenstance, and how to apply it.