Art Markman
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Cognitive Psychologist, author, sax player, Chief Academic Officer at Minerva Project.
I always love the chance to talk about the Yerkes-Dodson curve in a popular setting. In my latest for
@fastcompany.com
, how to stay calm on a hectic day.
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How to stay calm on a hectic day
A packed schedule can sharpen your focus, but too much pressure sends performance crashing.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91539074/how-to-slow-down-on-a-hectic-day
9 days ago
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Despite scary news about social media, there is interesting research suggesting people may prefer truthful information to misinformation. Though, even that work probably underestimates the long-term danger of false stories. My latest for Psychology Today.
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People Prefer the Truth on Social Media
According to a new study, people may not be as persuaded by false statements as you might think.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202605/people-prefer-the-truth-on-social-media
9 days ago
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Have you just started a new job or a new role? One of the first things you need to do is to build trust with your new colleagues. Having gone through a job transition in the past few months, I understand the challenge. In my latest for Fast Company, some thoughts
www.fastcompany.com/91535476/how...
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How to build trust at a new job
Four strategies from a cognitive scientist.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91535476/how-to-build-trust-at-a-new-job
14 days ago
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It鈥檚 graduation season! Why are graduations important? The latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Two Guys on Your Head
Social Sciences Podcast 路 Updated Weekly 路 Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058
19 days ago
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Using AI often feels productive, but what questions should you be asking yourself to determine whether it actually is productive? My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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How to figure out if AI is making you more productive
AI makes you feel like you're more productive, but how can you actually figure out if it's worth using?
https://www.fastcompany.com/91532386/how-to-figure-out-if-ai-is-making-you-more-productive
20 days ago
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When people talk about the traits that make them who they are, what do they mean? How does that relate to all the scientific research on the traits that drive behavior? My latest for
@psychologytoday.com
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Who Do People Think They Are?
When people think about the traits that are central to who they are, what do they consider? New research explores this question.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202604/who-do-people-think-they-are
22 days ago
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Today's Two Guys on Your Head looks at the psychology of Easter Eggs (the things you find in video games and movies not lawns). Plus a bonus episode with the easter eggs hidden in the acknowledgements of some of my scientific papers...
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Easter Eggs
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 April 24 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000763473033
26 days ago
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Why do we take pleasure (at times) in the misfortunes of others? A look at schadenfreude in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Schadenfreude
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 April 17 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000762159183
27 days ago
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Is your organization using AI? Are you using it well? In my latest for
@fastcompany.com
, some thoughts on how to set a reasonable AI strategy.
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A leader's guide to getting AI right
How to avoid spending too much on AI and getting little ROI in return.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91526266/a-leaders-guide-to-getting-ai-right
about 1 month ago
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This week's Two Guys on Your Head continues our discussion of the Failure Gap exploring why we don't talk about Failure and the consequences of that.
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The Failure Gap & Its Discontents
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 April 10 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000760666784
about 1 month ago
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Do you have trouble focusing? Not surprising in this era of distraction. In my latest for
@fastcompany.com
, ways to get your attention span back.
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https://www.fastcompany.com/91522117/four-steps-for-better-focus-from-a-cognitive-scientist
about 1 month ago
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Sometimes people share fake news even when they know it is untrue. Thinking about the ethics of sharing fake news can decrease the intention to share what you know isn't true. My latest for
@psychologytoday.com
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It鈥檚 Helpful to Treat Sharing Fake News as a Moral Issue
Sharing of fake news is a drawback of social media. New research suggests that when people think explicitly about the ethics of sharing fake news, they are less likely to do it.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202604/its-helpful-to-treat-sharing-fake-news-as-a-moral-issue
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My latest for
@fastcompany.com
explores decision fatigue.
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about 2 months ago
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On the latest Two Guys on Your Head, we talk about a new study suggesting that people talk about and hear about failures less often than successes, which influences our beliefs about success and failure.
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The Failure Gap
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 April 3 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000759057514
about 2 months ago
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I had a great time talking with Svenia Busson on the Education Futures podcast about the work we're doing to promote durable skills at Minerva Project.
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From knowledge to durable skills: rethinking higher education
https://open.spotify.com/episode/07eiAv9FPHt0KhlKHw7Pgp?si=dbb839b2d9444db6&nd=1&dlsi=c3ab57c46ade4660
about 2 months ago
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One fascinating feature of memory is that it doesn't have a good delete button. That is probably a good thing, except perhaps when misinformation gets into your brain. We discuss this on the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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The Psychology of Memory
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 March 27 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000757909706
about 2 months ago
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Leaders in organizations need to be aware of ways to create a great work environment for their neurodivergent employees. It benefits the employee, but also benefits the organization as a whole. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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How to help your neurodivergent employees thrive on the job
Leaders who prioritize curiosity, flexibility, and strong support systems can unlock the strengths of neurodivergent workers while building more inclusive teams.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91508897/how-to-help-your-neurodivergent-employees-thrive-on-the-job
about 2 months ago
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Are you interested in getting promoted? There are three big questions you need to ask before you push for it. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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www.fastcompany.com/91512811/wan...
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Want a promotion? Ask yourself these three questions
Here鈥檚 how to evaluate your readiness, your organization鈥檚 situation, and whether the right opportunity actually exists.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91512811/want-a-promotion-ask-yourself-these-three-questions
about 2 months ago
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We hear less about things that fail in the world than about things that succeed. That influences our predictions of how likely things are to fail as well as our tendency to punish others rather than supporting them. My latest for
@psychtoday.bsky.social
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It Matters That Failures Are Underreported
In daily discussions and the media, we are more likely to talk about successes than failures. That bias influences how we think about failure and our support for others who fail.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202603/it-matters-that-failures-are-underreported
2 months ago
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If you're interested in what I'm trying to accomplish in my new jobwith Minerva Project, here's an article that gives an overview of how higher education needs to improve.
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Doing the (important and difficult) work of tracking skills
Higher education is getting the message that students need information about the skills they have learned to be able to communicate effectively with prospective employers. This recognition has led to ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/doing-important-difficult-work-tracking-skills-art-markman-m0xxc/
2 months ago
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What does it mean to have dignity? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Dignity
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 March 13 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000755095790
2 months ago
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Some people are procrastinators, others are not. Can you change? New research suggests that it can. My latest for
@psychtoday.bsky.social
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Can Procrastinators Change?
Some people are procrastinators, while others are not. New research explores how this tendency changes as people get older.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202603/can-procrastinators-change
2 months ago
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In times of uncertainty, it is easy to focus on maintaining your career path. How can you actually be more forward thinking about your future? My latest for
@fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91504419/how...
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How to make your career 'future forward'
The world changes鈥攁nd so must your habits, if you want to stay successful. Here's how.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91504419/how-to-make-your-career-future-forward
2 months ago
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Wordle 1,725 2/6 The most recent Two Guys on Your Head concludes our three-part series on neuroticism by talking about ways to be supportive.
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Neuroticism Part III: Support
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 March 6 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000753701267
2 months ago
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When your personal life starts to blow up, you may feel pressure to keep being productive at work. That might not be a great idea. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/91502859/sta...
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Staying focused in times of personal turmoil
When you're really going through it, work can take a backseat鈥攁nd should.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91502859/staying-focused-in-times-of-personal-turmoil
2 months ago
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Your overall career goals can drive how you make decisions about opportunities to pursue. So, how can you update those goals as you and your circumstances change? My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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Is it time to update your career goals? (And if so, how?)
Periodically taking stock of your values can help you adjust your goals over the long term to find success and satisfaction.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91501850/is-it-time-to-update-your-career-goals-and-if-so-how
3 months ago
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Over the last few months, I have made a major career shift. If you find yourself facing a late-career change, there are some things you can do to be successful. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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Navigating a late-career change
The things that translate from one career path to another are durable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91499664/navigating-a-late-career-change
3 months ago
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The Two Guys on Your Head discussion of neuroticism continues with an exploration of personality tests as well as ways that social media influences happiness.
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Neuroticism Part II: Social Media and Personality Tests
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 February 27 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000751922418
3 months ago
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Some cool new research explores whether older and younger adults differ in whether they see the world as essentially a zero-sum game. My latest for Psychology Today.
@psychtoday.bsky.social
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Young People See Fewer Win-Win Situations Than Older People
People believe that a situation is zero-sum when one person's success entails that other people are less well-off. New research suggests believe in zero-sum changes with age.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202602/young-people-see-fewer-win-win-situations-than-older-people
3 months ago
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The latest Two Guys on Your Head explores new work on how neuroticism affects negative feelings.
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New Research in Neuroticism
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 February 20 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000750669432
3 months ago
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Do you give enough compliments? Are you good at receiving them. On the latest Two Guys on Your Head, the psychology of compliments.
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Compliments
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 02/13/2026 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000749622519
3 months ago
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Have you got someone at work you truly resent? That often lets those folks live rent-free in your head. In my latest for
@fastcompany.com
, a few things you can do to let go of those resentments.
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How to let go of resentment on the job
Letting negativity stew isn't good for anyone.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91490454/how-to-let-go-of-resentment-on-the-job
3 months ago
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People high in neuroticism (compared to low) experience more negative feelings and fewer positive feelings. Some cool new research explores why that is. My latest for
@psychtoday.bsky.social
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Why Do Neurotic People Have So Many Negative Feelings?
Research suggests that high neuroticism (compared to low) leads people to experience more negative and less positive feelings. A new study suggest why that happens.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202602/why-do-neurotic-people-have-so-many-negative-feelings
3 months ago
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People often dismiss an explanation by calling it a mere "theory." That is a misunderstanding of the powerful role that theories play in our understanding. From the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Theory
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 02/06/2026 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000748542786
3 months ago
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I am pleased to announce that I have taken on the new role as Chief Academic Officer at Minerva Project. I am looking forward to helping colleges and universities better serve the education needs of students and faculty in this complex time for higher ed.
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Higher education needs to change in order to survive the AI economy
If colleges want to stay relevant in a volatile job market, they need to redesign their approach to teaching.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91482744/higher-education-needs-to-change-in-order-to-survive-the-ai-economy
4 months ago
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For my latest
@psychtoday.bsky.social
post, some cool new research on people's beliefs in a true self and how that affects how we interpret internal conflicts people have when making decisions.
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Beliefs About a Person鈥檚 True Self Affects Our Evaluations
When people experience a decision conflict, we make judgments about which of their preferences reflects their "true self." New research explores this concept.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/202601/beliefs-about-a-persons-true-self-affects-our-evaluations
4 months ago
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There is a difference between being safe in an environment and feeling safe in that environment. The bridge between them is trust. Catch the discussion in this week's Two Guys on Your Head.
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Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 01/30/2026 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000747358209
4 months ago
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You can have work-life balance, but only if you schedule it. Yeah, really. Get life on the calendar. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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If work leaves you no time for life, try this calendar trick
Real work-life balance starts with putting life on your calendar.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91481229/if-work-leaves-you-no-time-for-life-try-this-calendar-trick
4 months ago
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If you are feeling like you鈥檙e stuck in a routine at work, there are some things you can do to snap out of it. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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Stagnating on the job? Try these strategies
If your job feels like a routine you can do on autopilot, these three strategies from a cognitive scientist can reinvigorate you.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91477695/stagnating-on-the-job-try-these-strategies
4 months ago
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What are the forms of compensation for the work you do? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Compensation
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 01/24/2026 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000746472119
4 months ago
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Are you considering a career shift? As someone who has done just such a thing recently, there are some important things to think about. I discuss three of them in my latest for
@fastcompany.com
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3 questions to consider before making a career pivot
Here are three important considerations to keep in mind if you think a significant career move may be in your future.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91472096/3-questions-to-consider-before-making-a-career-pivot
4 months ago
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This week鈥檚 Two Guys on your Head looks at how we become desensitized to things in our world.
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Desensitization
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 01/16/2026 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000745434864
4 months ago
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High-level leaders love strategic planning, even though organizations often spend more money developing those plans than implementing them. In my latest for
@fastcompany.com
, some thoughts on why these strategic plans often fail.
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Why most strategic plans fail just as often as New Year's resolutions
Companies spend millions of dollars creating strategic plans, and yet most of these plans fail. Here's how to create one that works.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91469099/why-most-strategic-plans-fail
4 months ago
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New research explores whether specializing early is necessary for becoming the best in the world at something. We explore this work in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Early Specialization?
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 01/02/2026 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kut-two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000743558556
5 months ago
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Some thoughts about winding down for the holidays and then gearing back up afterward. My latest for
@fastcompany.com
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How to wind down for the year
With a little planning before you unplug, you can fully enjoy your holiday downtime and help ensure your return to work is smooth going.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91459882/how-to-wind-down-for-the-year
5 months ago
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You'd think Two Guys on Your Head would have done a show on stupidity a long time ago. But, better late than never.
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Stupidity
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 12/19/2025 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stupidity/id845287058?i=1000742023744
5 months ago
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And the conclusion of my
@fastcompany.com
series on annoying colleagues ends with the annoying direct report.
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How to deal with an annoying direct report
Here are strategies for identifying with and dealing with four different types of difficult direct reports.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91454992/how-to-deal-with-an-annoying-direct-report
5 months ago
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My series for
@fastcompany.com
on dealing with annoying people at work continues with an exploration of annoying (but not toxic) bosses.
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How to deal with an annoying boss
Look for these four types of maddening managers.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91451298/how-to-deal-with-an-annoying-boss
6 months ago
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We continue the Two Guys on Your Head series on grief at work with an exploration of other workplaces like remote work and gig work.
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Grief, Work and The Gig Economy
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 11/28/2025 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kut-two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000738790230
6 months ago
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If you suffer a loss, your grief may take twists and turns over a long period of time. That can affect your work. Two Guys on Your Head explores how grief affects work.
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Grief and Work
Podcast Episode 路 Two Guys on Your Head 路 11/21/2025 路 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-your-head/id845287058?i=1000737785525
6 months ago
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