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An Open Letter to College Freshmen

By Mitchell M. Handelsman, Ph.D. on May 29, 2012 in The Ethical Professor

College is your first professional position! Your instructors are your new bosses, as well as your teachers, your collaborators, and your mentors. Let me explain the implications of your new position as a college student, and this new way of thinking about college: Read More

Writer's Block

By Phil Stutz and Barry Michels on May 29, 2012 in The Tools

I see a lot of writers in my practice and every one of them has gotten blocked at one time or another. It isn’t hard to figure out why. Imagine sitting in a room by yourself trying to create a whole new world populated with entertaining and original characters. Now imagine doing it day after day. It’s lonely, difficult work. Read More

Back From a Vacation? Don't Waste Your Clear Mind on the Small Stuff

By David Rock on May 29, 2012 in Your Brain at Work

If you are one of those people who think for a living (like me), then you've probably noticed just how much clearer your mind is after a break of some sort.It turns out there is now some very good science that explains the value, importance and function of mental rest. Read More

Let's Be More Productive, Not Less

By Mark D. White, Ph.D. on May 29, 2012 in Maybe It's Just Me, But...

If the economy becomes more productive but doesn't grow at the same time, it will lose jobs. Is there an upside to this? If we rethink our relationship to work, there may be. Read More

The Lesson of Skill Transformation, Also Known as “You’re Good at Many Things"

By Chris Guillebeau on May 29, 2012 in The Art of Non-Conformity

One week down, many weeks to go. I’ve met 700 people on the $100 Startuptour so far, and looking forward to seeing many more. This week: Chapel Hill, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, and Denver. Read More

When Desire Is Found Wanting

By Robert H. Woody, Ph.D. on May 29, 2012 in Live... In Concert

A simple love for music may be the greatest contributor to long-term success for musicians. But not all aspects of the musical life are desirable or fun. Read More

Does Parental Leave Increase or Decrease Employment/Childcare Equity?

By Catherine Salmon, Ph.D. on May 28, 2012 in Ape Girl

A frequent topic of interest and gossip around many workplaces, including my own university, is parental leave. Some people have made the case that parental leave should be given to fathers and mothers, so that equity in childcare will result. Read More

Why It’s Time for Quiet, Introverted Leaders

By Ray Williams on May 25, 2012 in Wired for Success

Recent research reveals that today’s workplace may be more suited to introverted, quiet leaders. Read More

Learning Disabilities in the Workplace

By Donna Flagg on May 24, 2012 in Office Diaries

There are more than 30 million employees with learning disabilities in the workforce, according to The National Institute of Literacy. That’s roughly 20 percent who don't absorb and process information the way it is assumed the other 80 percent do. Read More

The Paul Principle

By Nick Tasler on May 24, 2012 in The Impulse Factor

Reducing stress, increasing productivity, and leading the way to progress comes down to robbing Peter so you can pay Paul. Read More

Employees And Ministry—Relationships Matter, But Be Careful

By Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D., C.M.C on May 24, 2012 in Worked Up At Work

Mixing doing good with good work can be tricky. It's great to help others, but using your workplace as a ministry can be challenging at best. Read More

Motivating Students and Employees

By Steven Reiss, Ph.D. on May 24, 2012 in Who We Are

Secret of effectively motivating someone. Read More

How We Are Judged by Our Voice in Dating and the Workplace

By Leonard Mlodinow on May 23, 2012 in Subliminal

People spend a lot of time talking and thinking about how they look, but very little time paying attention to how they sound. Whether in dating, or in the workplace, the quality of your voice can be a deciding factor in your degree of success, influencing the way people judge your state of mind, and your character. Read More

Is Meaning the New Money?

By Paula Davis-Laack, J.D., M.A.P.P. on May 23, 2012 in Pressure Proof

As I finished teaching a workshop a few weeks ago, several twentysomething women gathered around me to chat. Thinking they were going to ask me about the content of my presentation, I prepped myself to discuss with them additional stories and statistics about resilience, but that’s not what they had in mind. Read More

The Mouthwash Principle

By Peter Bregman on May 23, 2012 in How We Work

If you really want to make an impact on people, influence behavior, and get your points across, it's time to get comfortable with repetition. Just ask your dentist. Read More

Wanting It Too Much

By Russell Razzaque, M.D. on May 23, 2012 in Political Intelligence

Desire can be as constructive as it is destructive, in life as well as in politics. Read More

Does Your Company Invest in You?

By Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D. on May 23, 2012 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Which are the best companies to get ahead in your career? Research shows that companies that invest in their employees, particularly in leadership development, have the best financial performance over time. Is your company one of the best? Read More

Office Jobs: A Pain in the Back?

By Dan Buettner on May 22, 2012 in Thrive

Chronic pain causes more than physical discomfort. It actually alters chemicals in the brain, leading to anxiety, depression and even short term memory loss! You can easily reduce your back pain at work by following a few helpful tips! Read More

More Teammates or Less Teammates?

By Michael W. Kraus, Ph.D. on May 21, 2012 in Under the Influence

In my brief time in research I have written journal articles authored by as few as two people and as many as six people. Many of those authors have been faculty members (senior researchers who provided me with valuable mentoring), colleagues (graduate students with similar experience and training), and trainees (early researchers learning the research process from me and others). Read More

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