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...

Do you feel like you have any close colleagues at work? If not, it might be a good idea to develop some of your work relationships. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91372017/how...

As we conclude our Two Guys on Your Head series about Style, we look at how style is influenced by and signals power. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

Having a wide range of opinions at work is only helpful if you listen to the voices that disagree with you. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91367610/how...

We continue our discussion of style on this week's Two Guys on Your Head with a focus on uniforms. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

What you wear reflects and also influences who you are on the inside. We take up the psychology of style on the latest Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Decision making is particularly hard when times are uncertain (as they are now). In my latest for @fastcompany.com, I talk about some ways to address this difficult environment. www.fastcompany.com/91364169/how...

There is so much tragedy these days, that you can be forgiven for ignoring the news altogether. Is there a way to stay informed without getting sucked into the vortex? My latest for @fastcompany.com. www.fastcompany.com/91359904/sta...

It is almost July. If you want to make the most of your summer vacation, better start now. My latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91356802/how...

As a leader, do you tend to plan or to react? In a @fastcompany.com piece with the wonderful Michel Koopman, we examine how software development practices can help you think about the best approach. www.fastcompany.com/91345629/ble...

You have heard the saying "A watched pot never boils." Is it true? Does paying attention to progress slow the perception of progress? My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...

If you're feeling some work stress, then it is important to have some strategies to deal with it. Here are a few from my latest for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91349788/3-w...

A new research project explored how the connection between the framing of a social media post and your own values affects whether you'll share that post. This has implications for the spread of misinformation. My latest for @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulte...