Situation Crafting: The Science of Connection (Geoffrey Lawrence Cohen)

Why do brilliant employees suddenly fail when dropped into a new team? We often blame their lack of "grit" or "resilience," but Stanford psychologist Geoffrey Cohen argues we are looking in the wrong place.In today’s briefing, we uncover the "Invisible Tax" of Belonging Uncertainty that drains your team's cognitive battery. You’ll learn about the concept of "Situation Crafting" and the counter-intuitive 15-minute writing exercise that reduced the racial achievement gap by 40%.Enjoyed this? Upgrade to Momentum Premium to unlock the full "Wise Intervention" framework, including the exact 19-word script for giving negative feedback that actually builds trust.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!