Management
A Lack of Confidence Isn't What’s Holding Back Working Women
Women are hesitant to talk up their accomplishments because they are often penalized when they do.
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There’s An Optimal Time To Give Negative Feedback
Our willingness to learn from criticism is intimately tied to our capacity for self-regulation—which varies throughout the day.
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Moving The Office Snacks (Or Water Cooler) Can Have A Surprising Pay Off
Location, location, location, as the real estate agents say.
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A Psychologist’s Trick to Being More Likable
The key to "impression management," whether you're on a job interview or a date.
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How To Make Small Talk Even If It Scares You
The ability to converse effectively—especially in informal situations—is now a crucial competitive advantage.
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How to Achieve Your Agency’s Objectives One Meeting at a Time
Data-driven meetings made a big splash in government nearly a decade ago. New research shows what it takes to make them work.
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Who Should You Trust? Psychologists Have a Surprising Answer
New research from the University of Chicago suggests trustworthiness is actually linked to guilt.
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Why My Generation Isn’t Serving in Government
Blame everything from frustration with the hiring process to pay scales and cynical TV shows about American politics.
Management
Good Managers Learn to Lift People Up
There is a place for criticism, but it needs to be balanced with positive reinforcement.
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How to Learn Absolutely Anything, According to a World Expert
Plus tips for overcoming procrastination and building your memory.
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Three Communication Styles That Can Derail Your Career
How not to be your own worst enemy.
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The Upsides to Delegating
All too often a crisis happens before a leader realizes they could have done a better job of sharing responsibility.
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Workers With Open Office Seating Are Less Stressed
Having your own corner office may be the dream, but is it good for your health? New research finds that there are better setups for less stress.
Management
A Fake Warren Buffett Twitter Account Is Spewing Life Advice — And It’s Amazing
Regardless of who wrote this advice, we'd be smart to follow it.
Management
Moneyball, Nerd Sniping, And Other Unorthodox Recruitment Hacks
How to beat the talent shortage.
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The To-Do List Method For People With Crazy Lives And Short Attention Spans
It sounds promising and it's dead simple.
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Are Tattooed Job Applicants Less Likely To Be Hired? Two New Studies Disagree
The studies used very different methodologies.
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Psychologists Have Surprising Advice For People Who Feel Unmotivated
If you're struggling to get hired, lose weight, or earn a promotion, asking for advice may be unhelpful. Giving it, on the other hand, can be game-changing.
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Communication Rules for Survival and Success
Early in my career, a mentor suggested, “You will go as far as you can communicate.”
Management
Is It Possible To Catch Up On Sleep? Yes And No
Catching up on sleep is essential for our health, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
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