Header image by Freepik Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky recently asked his executives to name the company’s silent killers, what he called the “Fester List.” One answer stood out: too many leaders disengaged in meetings, distracted by phones and laptops. Chesky’s response? “I do it too.” His honesty underscores a truth: distraction isn’t just a junior-level habit, it’s a leadership failure. This isn’t new. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon devoted part of his annual shareholder letter t

The Science of Stillness: Quieting the Brain We live in a culture that celebrates busyness. If you are not moving fast, it feels like you are falling behind. Yet neuroscience keeps proving the opposite: your brain performs best when you stop. Stillness is not wasted time; it is recovery time, the space your brain needs to connect ideas, restore focus, and spark creativity. When you pause, a network in your brain called the Default Mode Network turns on. It links past experien