<aside> 💡 Here is a list of people who have greatly influenced our work over the years, divided into higher-level categories and subcategories:

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Foundational Topics

Interpersonal Learning

• Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want by Nicholas Epley, John T. Keller Professor of Behavior Science @ University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
• Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing by Kristin D. Neff, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology @ University of Texas at Austin
• Zone of Proximal Development by Lev Vygotsky, Psychologist & Author of “Mind in Society”
• 4 Stages of Competence (from The Dynamics of Life Skills Coaching) by Paul R. Curtiss, Coach; and Phillip W. Warren, Coach

Psychological Safety

• Project Aristotle and Psychological Safety

Relational Needs

• 7 Verbs that Shape the Way You Love by Esther Perel, psychotherapist