| www.psychologytoday.com | Dateline: 2009. The man I take to be Dominic Barter walks to the front of the large room. He is thin, with dark hair that somehow manages to look both uncombed and tidy. Despite the clearly-evident stubble and graying hair, he looks remarkably youthful, but as he begins to speak, it becomes immediately clear […]
It Depends
www.psychologytoday.com Do you ever find it infuriating when you ask someone to advise you on a particular course of action and, after listening to you describe your situation, their most considered response is “Well, it depends …”? As frustrating as it can be to hear, the “It depends” sentiment is amazingly accurate. And for a […]
How To Be a Great Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Psychology Today Are you afraid telling your employees the hard truth will make you seem like a jerk? Both praise and criticism should show you care, says Kim Scott, the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. On this week’s podcast, learn how to make your critical feedback land, navigate the […]
Why Athletes Should Get Political
www.psychologytoday.com As Week 4 in the NFL is upon us, perhaps it is a good time to reflect on the collision of sports and politics. While overall there was praise and support for the NFL’s reaction to Trump’s declarations regarding firing players for taking a knee—alas we now have the #taketheknee to show solidarity on social media—one of the […]
Positive Psychology and Elite Sports Performance
Psychology Today Nearly 10 years ago, I advanced the argument that positive psychologyhas a “natural home” in the military.[i] At the time, I had just finished a year as president of the Society for Military Psychology, Division 19 of the American Psychological Association, and had framed my presidency around the idea that positive psychology — with […]
The Most Important Communication Skill You Will Ever Need
www.psychologytoday.com Everyone has experienced those awkward moments when there’s an overly long pause in a conversation, or you’ve inadvertently interrupted the other person. These social gaffes can occur face-to-face, but are far more likely when you’re on the phone, because you can’t read your partner’s nonverbal signals of facial expression or body language. Even video chats […]
5 Productivity Hacks That Actually Work
www.psychologytoday.com We all want to be as productive as possible. But we’re also human. We get distracted. We procrastinate. We don’t bring our “A game.” So in an era of high expectations, it’s critical to develop “productivity hacks” to make the best out of every single day. Here are my top 5. 1. Realize when you’re […]