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 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

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. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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. www.fastcompany.com/91482744/hig...

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. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

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. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

You can have work-life balance, but only if you schedule it. Yeah, really. Get life on the calendar. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91481229/if-...

If you are feeling like you’re stuck in a routine at work, there are some things you can do to snap out of it. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91477695/sta...

What are the forms of compensation for the work you do? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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 www.fastcompany.com/91472096/3-q...

This week’s Two Guys on your Head looks at how we become desensitized to things in our world. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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. www.fastcompany.com/91469099/why...

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. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

Some thoughts about winding down for the holidays and then gearing back up afterward. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91459882/how...

You'd think Two Guys on Your Head would have done a show on stupidity a long time ago. But, better late than never. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

And the conclusion of my @fastcompany.com series on annoying colleagues ends with the annoying direct report. www.fastcompany.com/91454992/how...

My series for @fastcompany.com on dealing with annoying people at work continues with an exploration of annoying (but not toxic) bosses. www.fastcompany.com/91451298/how...

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. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

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. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Ever had an annoying colleague? Figuring out how to deal with them depends on what exactly is making them annoying. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91443746/how...

If you start a new job, you would like to hit the ground running, but also make a good impression on your new colleagues. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, a few things you can do. (I hope that I listen to my own advice...) www.fastcompany.com/91443743/mak...

Making complex decisions is not just cognitively complex, it is emotionally difficult. In the latest Two Guys on Your Head, we explore some tips for dealing with these major decisions. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Most workplaces will give you some time off with the loss of a loved one. But, the grief process kicks in for more things than someone's passing. And it lasts longer than you might expect. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91436831/how...

What happens when making complex life decisions? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

There has been a lot of research on overconfidence in psychology. But, it is hard to know what happens when you get good feedback on your performance. Until now. This week's Two Guys on Your Head explores research involving chess experts. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Have you ever tried to do something creative? There are ways to improve the quality of your creative ideas. Here are a few suggestions in my latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91423798/3-w...

As Albert King sang, if it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all. The latest Two Guys on Your Head looks at bad luck and anxiety. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

If you're a manager and one of your employees has a second job or side-gig, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91416810/how...

New research using 2.5k chess players with an active Chess Federation rating finds robust evidence for overconfidence,m (despite accurate, precise and continuous feedback) and for consistency with the Dunning-Kruger effect, reports @abmarkman.bsky.social: buff.ly/VSq7MqZ

Is it better to be lucky than good? In the latest Two Guys on Your Head, we explore the psychology of luck. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

Over the past year, I have learned a lot about great leadership both from good and bad examples. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, some recommendations for leaders taking on new roles gleaned from what I have observed. www.fastcompany.com/91410813/how...

New thoughts on the psychology of popularity from this week's Two Guys on Your Head inspired by Rebecca's experience with weighted vests. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

When you're learning new things, you need to judge how well you're learning to decide whether to keep working. In my latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social, new research explores how good and poor learners differ in this ability. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

Chances are, you don't celebrate your successes enough. You should. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91408609/how...

Psychology research finds people are often overconfident. Open questions in that work that were addressed in a cool paper studying tournament chess players. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social with a shout-out to @cfchabris.bsky.social and Daniel Simons. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

One of the more frustrating aspects of navigating a career is when you get blamed for someone else's mistake. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, a few suggestions about what to do if you find yourself in that situation. www.fastcompany.com/91403029/wha...

You probably set goals based on how important they are, but that isn't necessarily what is going to help you achieve them. My latest for Psychology Today. With a shout-out to research by @ayelet and Kaitlin Woolley. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

Have you ever gotten feedback from someone that is confusing? There are a few things you can do to clarify. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91399084/3-q...

The headlines have been dire for several months, and that can be a drain on your well-being. In today's Two Guys on Your Head, a discussion of what we can do to counteract the effect of media. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Memory helps you to remember things that are likely to be important later. Studies suggest that social interaction between people is one cue memory uses. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

When should you give in to your initial resistance to do something and when should you fight it? The latest Two Guys on Your Head explores this issue. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

If you haven't played around much with generative AI models yet, you're still not too far behind the curve. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, a few things you can try to get started. www.fastcompany.com/91392444/the...

Rather than puzzling over what to wear each day, many people narrow the choice down by picking an overall look they're going for. To do that, you need to think a bit about what your clothes communicate. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91394847/how...

You spend a lot of time on Social Media in your daily life (you're doing it right now). As we discuss on the latest Two Guys on Your Head the weather can affect engagement with social media. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Some cool new research explores how forgiveness influences your emotional reaction to memories of past events. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

In times of economic uncertainty, layoffs are common. You can't prevent yourself from getting laid off completely, but there a few things you can do to minimize the chances you'll be let go. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91387538/how...

Have you ever wondered whether the weather affects your mood? We explore the evidence for this possibility on the latest Two Guys on Your Head. The answer might just surprise you. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

A recent event in my hometown was a stark reminder that many businesses (and individuals for that matter) do not know the value of a good apology--or what a good apology is. My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91384990/how...

Have you ever been in the position where you have to correct your boss? It can be awkward, but it doesn't have to be. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91379982/the...

Can you motivate discovery with money? Sort of. The latest of Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Have you ever found yourself gravitating to someone who seems to hate everyone? In the latest Two Guys on Your Head, we explore why (and why you might want to avoid them). @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...