Best Conflict

This book provides a proven framework for handling high-stakes conversations where opinions vary and emotions run high. It teaches leaders how to create safety, stay focused on goals, and listen effec...

James Nachtwey is arguably the most important war photographer of the modern era. His work is a harrowing, unflinching look at the realities of conflict, famine, and human suffering. Nachtweys images...

The Territory (2022) follows the Uru-eu-wawá people as they fight to protect their ancestral land in the Brazilian Amazon from illegal loggers and ranchers. The film is a powerful and urgent account o...

Paul Collier examines why the poorest countries are falling further behind the rest of the world. He identifies four 'traps'conflict, natural resources, landlocked geography, and bad governancethat ke...

While technically a documentary series, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's The Vietnam War is essential viewing for anyone interested in military history. It provides an exhaustive, multi-perspective account...

Thomas Asbridge provides a comprehensive and balanced account of the Crusades, moving beyond the myths to explore the complex motivations and brutal realities of the holy wars. By utilizing both Chris...

Patrick Lencioni's 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' uses a fable to illustrate the common pitfalls that prevent teams from achieving their full potential. The book identifies five dysfunctions lack...

Arena Khamkush's 'White Sun' is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant drama set against the backdrop of the conflict in Chechnya. The film follows a Georgian mercenary who seeks redemption for...

Risk! is a podcast where guests are asked to share a secret they've never told anyone, which is then turned into an improvised scene by two comedians. The podcast's unique premise and unpredictable na...

Charlan Nemeth is a social psychologist whose research focuses on the importance of dissent and cognitive diversity in group decision-making. She argues that encouraging dissenting voices, rather than...

Patrick Lencioni uses a business fable to illustrate the five common pitfalls that prevent teams from succeeding: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, a...

Tigris & Euphrates is a complex civilization-building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Players build temples, farms, and armies to gain influence and score victory points. The game features a unique c...

Rising Sun transports players to feudal Japan, where clans battle for the Emperor's favor. The game features a unique negotiation system where players can forge alliances and betray each other to gain...

Robert Sutton is a Stanford professor and author known for his research on the science of helping and the pitfalls of toxic workplaces. His book, 'The No Asshole Rule,' emphasizes the importance of cr...