This quarter, we’ll be reading Good with Humans: The Neuroscience of What Makes Us Tick and What Ticks Us Off by David Rock, an eye-opening look at why our interactions with others go well, and why they sometimes go sideways. Rock, the bestselling author of Your Brain at Work, builds on his SCARF model to explain five social drivers that shape how we think, feel and respond to one another: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness and Fairness. He brings the model to life through the everyday stories of two characters, Emily and Paul. Blending neuroscience, storytelling and practical tools, Rock shows how understanding what matters to the people around us can transform our relationships at work, at home and beyond. It’s a timely, relatable read that invites rich discussion about communication, trust, and what it really means to be good with humans.

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Available November 17, 2026

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