Carlin Flora

About

Carlin Flora was an editor and writer for Psychology Today from 2003-2011.She is the author of Friendfluence:The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are (Doubleday, January 2013).

She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Books by Carlin Flora

Recent Posts

Another View From the Top

Marisa Thalberg, a Taco Bell executive, leads with empathy.

Leading While Female

"I expect problems and enjoy solving them."

How to Find (and Keep) Your Ideal Creative Partner

Looking for the key to unlock your brilliant ideas? In his new book, Joshua Wolf Shenk showcases the magic that can happen when creative soul mates find each other.

5 Ways to Raise Better Readers

"Let them have apps!" and other interesting pieces of advice on raising readers in a digital age, courtesy of Jason Boog.

A Celebrity for a Mentor?

Rachel Bertsche's new book, "Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me," turns celebrity worship into viable self-help.

Top 10 Friendfluence Rules

Friendfluence is the powerful and often unappreciated effect that friends have on our development, personalities, habits, values, and well-being. Here are 10 rules.

10 Friendship Conundrums

We're too tired to see friends, yet energized after meeting with them. That's just one of the many paradoxes of friendship.

Smalls Schools, Diverse Friendships

You might think students on big, diverse campuses would be more likely to befriend people who are different from them. A few studies suggest the opposite is true.

How HBO's GIRLS Gets Friendship Right

"Girls" nails friendship while other popular shows either denigrate or romanticize it.

Are Your Friends a Bad Influence On You?

Bad influences aren't just for teens. Are your grown-up friends leading you astray?