Dr. Karl Pillemer’s Cornell Legacy Project interviewed thousands of Americans to uncover practical advice for living a fulfilling life.

Greater Good Science Center offers science-backed practices to help you thrive during holidays through kindness and connection.

Explore our new site to understand our strategies, find stories of belonging, and discover resources for building connection everywhere.

A child's simple act of noticing kindness reminds us that acknowledging the good in others creates ripples of connection.

Feeling heard creates belonging. Most Americans consider themselves good listeners, but don’t believe others listen well.

Amanda Ripley explains “high conflict” versus “good conflict” and shares how well-managed conflict reduces divisions while fostering growth and understanding.

The “cascading” interest in connection: The more we connect with others across differences, the more we want to keep connecting.

We’re leaning on our relational approach and commitment to show up for our partners where they need us most.

We all yearn to be known, to live by our own values, to feel loved, and to belong.