What We’re Learning From Campus Leaders About How to Bridge Differences
Learning and exchanging ideas in community can help higher education leaders fight polarization—and so make colleges more inclusive and welcoming.
Three Tips to Be a Better Conversationalist
Bridge builder Mónica Guzmán shares three ways to make hard conversations a little easier.
What Will Help You Persuade Your Political Opponents?
Just in time for the midterm elections, a new study finds that believing in empathy makes your political arguments more persuasive.
Episode 125: Why Listen to the Other Side?
These days, it's hard to imagine befriending people with different politics than your own. But these two men did it using a tried-and-true practice.
Four Ways to Cool Down Your Defensiveness
Our brains make us naturally defensive, but there are steps we can take to cultivate more humility.
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Episode 123: When Rumination Is a Good Thing
When's the last time you made a good memory—intentionally? Our guest tries a practice in cultivating positive experiences and taking time…
Ten TV Series That Highlight the Best in Humanity
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that can help you be your best self.
How Learning to Bridge Differences Can Help Students Succeed in College
A college professor set out to transform the tense climate in her classroom and create a more compassionate space for learning.
Why Are Asian Americans Being Attacked and What Can You Do About It?
Here are science-backed ways we can reduce hatred and division.
The Six Keys to Positive Communication
Communicating better can help you achieve your goals and deepen your relationships.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Intellectual Humility Quiz
Do you question your own beliefs and welcome different ways of thinking?
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Our Favorite Books of 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
How to Lead When Everyone’s Mad at You
Let them see you sweat—and other counterintuitive tips for navigating the maze of conflict this fall.