Archive - Sebastien Page's The Psychology of Leadership

What kind of bricklayer are you?

One day in 1671, the architect Christopher Wren observed three bricklayers on a scaffold—one crouched, one half-standing, and one standing tall—working…

Jul 10 •

Why Setting Big Goals Could Kill You

The dangerous psychology trap that's plaguing everyone from Everest climbers to Fortune 500 companies

Jul 2 •

1:03

June 2025

A Letter to Students Entering the Workforce

Some advice you won't learn in school.

Jun 26 •

Counterintuitive Aspects of Resilience and Leadership

More of my discussion with Dave Asprey

Jun 20 •

The Most Underrated Leadership Skill

How to build a culture where people actually ask for feedback.

Jun 11 •

0:37

Why Top Leaders Chase Stress

My Conversation with Dave Asprey

Jun 5 •

1:26

May 2025

Will they follow?

When you lead, you’re asking people to charge up the hill with you.

May 29 •

To Get Back on Track, Don’t Overreact

How to separate the signal from the noise.

May 23 •

How Procrastination Can Make You a Better Leader

Strategic patience and the index of desperation.

May 15 •

Why Your Perfect Plan Will Fail...

...And What to Do About It

May 7 •

The Counterintuitive Effects of Stress on Performance.

(and something about Metallica)

May 1 •

April 2025

The Hidden Beliefs That Could Sabotage Your Career

And How to Fix Them

Apr 23 •

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