The Anatomy of Hype

Motivation

What Does It Really Mean to Show Up?

Michael F. Schein on November 18, 2021

Humans are constantly fooling ourselves. We tell ourselves we’re smarter, faster, better looking, and higher achieving than we are.

Humans are constantly fooling ourselves. We tell ourselves we’re smarter, faster, better looking, and higher achieving than we are.

Career

Dealing With the Emotional Turmoil of Pursuing Your Dreams

Michael F. Schein on September 17, 2021

Is the relentless pursuit of your dreams burning you out? Changing your approach can make all the difference.

Is the relentless pursuit of your dreams burning you out? Changing your approach can make all the difference.

Mindfulness

What No One Ever Tells You About How to Become an Influencer

Michael F. Schein on April 23, 2021

Is it possible to become a major influencer without losing your moral compass?

Is it possible to become a major influencer without losing your moral compass?

Career

21 Psychology Podcasts Every Businessperson Should Listen To

Michael F. Schein on February 9, 2021

The best podcasts about how people buy, create and negotiate, in no particular order.

The best podcasts about how people buy, create and negotiate, in no particular order.

Career

The Surprising Science Behind Buzz

Michael F. Schein on January 6, 2021

The forces that influence us have less to do with the content of the message than with how it is delivered.

The forces that influence us have less to do with the content of the message than with how it is delivered.

Education

The Uncomfortable Origin of the MBA

Michael F. Schein on December 22, 2020

Is an MBA worth the cost? Understanding where it came from may help you decide.

Is an MBA worth the cost? Understanding where it came from may help you decide.

Positive Psychology

The Truth About Positive Psychology

Michael F. Schein on December 8, 2020

Should you believe the hype about positive psychology?

Should you believe the hype about positive psychology?

Persuasion

Why Do Democrats Keep Losing?

Michael F. Schein on November 4, 2020

Why is the election so close, even with all the problems our country faces? This psychological principle may explain it.

Why is the election so close, even with all the problems our country faces? This psychological principle may explain it.

Career

The Power of Cross-Disciplinary Thinking

Michael F. Schein on October 6, 2020

Narrowly focused experts are vital. But there is a different kind of thinker who has a unique propensity for coming up with creative solutions to problems.

Narrowly focused experts are vital. But there is a different kind of thinker who has a unique propensity for coming up with creative solutions to problems.

Politics

Here’s the Real Divide Tearing America Apart

Michael F. Schein on September 16, 2020

Are you stressed out about political conflict? Maybe you're focused on the wrong issue.

Are you stressed out about political conflict? Maybe you're focused on the wrong issue.

Career

How to Change Anyone’s Mind With Jonah Berger

Michael F. Schein on August 21, 2020

New York Times bestselling author Jonah Berger's new book "The Catalyst" builds a compelling case for the idea that most of what we believe about persuasion is wrong.

New York Times bestselling author Jonah Berger's new book "The Catalyst" builds a compelling case for the idea that most of what we believe about persuasion is wrong.

Career

The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Fame

Michael F. Schein on August 3, 2020

Bestselling novelist Darin Strauss explores the psychology of fame in his new book.

Bestselling novelist Darin Strauss explores the psychology of fame in his new book.

Consumer Behavior

How the Advertising Industry Created the Counterculture

Michael F. Schein on May 13, 2020

Need to get people to come around to your way of thinking? The answer may lie at the midpoint of psychedelia and advertising.

Need to get people to come around to your way of thinking? The answer may lie at the midpoint of psychedelia and advertising.

Hormones

Why Picking Fights Works

Michael F. Schein on February 13, 2020

Are your attempts to get along with others sabotaging your career?

Are your attempts to get along with others sabotaging your career?