Josh Gonzales PhD(c)

About

Josh is a PhD student at the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. He studies diversity and gender equity in sports and arts organization. When he's not busy putting pen to paper, Josh can usually be found following safety protocols at live entertainment events.

Recent Posts

Why No-Preference Communication Backfires

Group decision-making tip: Be honest and share your preferences. A "no-preference communication" can backfire, leading to resentment and bad decisions.

What Is Risk?

Risk applies to us as much as it does to football superstars.

Can You Measure the Mental Health of a Sports Team?

Can factors like trust be measured for a sports team? And if so, would it help?

Do People Who Disclose Mental Health Concerns Earn Less?

New research suggests people still hold a stigma.

Hooligans Aren’t Destroyers—They’re Protectors

Research shows fan violence is motivated by group commitment and not a need to destroy.

Neurotics Are Better at Faster Decisions

Research shows speed-accuracy trade-offs don’t occur for highly neurotic people, making them better at faster decisions.

An Alternative to the Hot Hand Effect?

Is the hot hand real, or are there alternatives? Research provides evidence for a winner effect.

Silence of the Klaw: Trauma and Emotional Processing

Teenage trauma may help explain Kawhi Leonard's lack of emotionality.

When Your First Choice Is Your Best Choice

Assume thinking through all your options leads to better results? Research actually shows that choosing the first option that comes to mind may be the better choice.

Are Advanced Analytics Even Real?

Do you know what "advanced analytics" are? You can use these same sports principles to improve your own life. Here's one way.