PinnedMichael ThompsonShy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand OutAnnouncing my upcoming book3 min read·May 7, 2024--11--11
PinnedMichael ThompsoninSIMPLEHow to Quietly Get People’s Attention in a Noisy WorldBeing a calming influence when things go south is a seriously attractive quality·6 min read·May 19, 2021--83--83
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 say·6 min read·10 hours ago--1--1
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEHow to Put People at EaseThe art of conversation is creating the conditions for people to reveal themselves·7 min read·6 days ago--18--18
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 years·8 min read·Oct 31, 2023--39--39
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 quit·5 min read·Apr 25, 2023--22--22
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLE44 Simple Ways to Make Someone Feel ExtraordinaryOr at least, make them smile or possibly laugh a little·7 min read·Mar 27, 2023--33--33
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEThe Next Time Someone Pisses You Off, Remember These 3 QuestionsRestraint is a choice·4 min read·Mar 11, 2023--26--26
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLEThe Joy of Creating for an Audience of NoneA powerful reminder courtesy of an unassuming 5-year-old·3 min read·Feb 23, 2023--61--61
Michael ThompsoninSIMPLETo Know How You Feel About Something, Say GoodbyeA valuable exercise to zero in on what matters most·4 min read·Feb 15, 2023--41--41