PinnedMichael ThompsonShy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand OutAnnouncing my upcoming bookMay 717May 717
Michael ThompsonThe Day I Learned Vulnerability Is an Act of Generosity“Help” is the bravest word you can sayJul 1512Jul 1512
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEThe Shy Person’s Guide to Turning Strangers into FriendsPrioritize comfort over worrying about displaying bullet-proof confidenceJul 120Jul 120
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEIf You Want to Stand Out, Keep Yourself SmallFew qualities are more attractive than quiet confidenceMay 2217May 2217
Michael ThompsoninCorporate UnderbellyThe Benefits of Enduring an Incompetent BossBefore jumping ship, take notes. Bad bosses can be a goldmine in learning what not to do and sayMay 1416May 1416
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEHow to Put People at EaseThe art of conversation is creating the conditions for people to reveal themselvesMay 821May 821
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEHow to Make Friends as an AdultOn creating connections from someone who’s lived across three continents and nine different towns over the last 20 yearsOct 31, 202338Oct 31, 202338
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEHow to Be the Best Kind of Drug (creator-wisdom from Maggie Rogers and Pharrell Williams)Choose to be the type of creator people can’t think of a single reason to quitApr 25, 202322Apr 25, 202322
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLE44 Simple Ways to Make Someone Feel ExtraordinaryOr at least, make them smile or possibly laugh a littleMar 27, 202333Mar 27, 202333
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEThe Next Time Someone Pisses You Off, Remember These 3 QuestionsRestraint is a choiceMar 11, 202326Mar 11, 202326