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Melissa Hughes
- Oct 5
- 3 min
The Pleasure-Pain Balance
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In simplest terms, pleasure and pain guide everything we do - avoid pain or gain pleasure. We need both to survive.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 20
- 5 min
Pleasure Quirks
The brain is wired to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. But the way we experience them is pretty quirky.
Melissa Hughes
- May 2
- 5 min
In Search of AWE
While scientists can’t seem to agree as to whether awe is an emotion or a cognitive state, recent research says we need more of it!
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 13
- 4 min
4 Ways You Can Bounce Back Better from Adversity
What makes some people fall apart and give up while others are able to bounce back stronger than ever? The answer may surprise you!
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 11, 2022
- 5 min
Bad Bosses Kill More than Culture
More than half of American employees have left their jobs because of poor leadership. Sadly, there is no shortage of bad bosses.
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 17, 2022
- 4 min
5 Ways to Find Your Flow
Flow state is a state of pure focus and concentration that enables you to do what you’re doing at the top of your game.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 7, 2022
- 5 min
The Science of Conversation: 3 Ways to Boost your CQ
Constructive criticism can prevent us from making mistakes in the present. But without positive feedback longterm improvement isn't likely.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
4 Phrases Great Leaders Use Often
People don't leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Most bad bosses lack the vocabulary to keep people engaged and productive.
Melissa Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
Are We Hardwired for Fairness?
Thanks to neural imaging technology, we know that the brain is neurologically wired to reject injustice and expect fairness.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 29, 2021
- 3 min
Setting a Goal? Bring your Bouncer
When you set a goal, you're going to want to bring your brain's bouncer to help you find what you need to succeed!
Melissa Hughes
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Outsmarting your Instant Gratification Seeker
The instant gratification seeker is responsible for what psychologists call present bias or the urgency effect. It simply means
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 4, 2019
- 3 min
On the Other Side of Taylorism
What the Taylor Motivation Theory lacks is an understanding of human motivation. Most employees need motivation to be productive.
Melissa Hughes
- May 24, 2018
- 2 min
Fears, Commas & the F-Word
Recently, I heard someone say that life is about commas, not periods. It was one of those sticky thoughts that bounced around my head. ...