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Does Your Name Determine Your Future?
Studies show we gravitate toward occupations and lifestyles that fit our names.It sounds incredibly narcissistic, but the research is clear.
Dec 23, 20246 min read
The Psychology of Groupthink and the Dangerous Desire for Consensus
Consensus decision-making sits just on the edge of groupthink, and it's the best way to keep the best brain power ... away from the team.
Dec 1, 20245 min read
Confident or Arrogant?
Confident people are perceived to be more competent. But there is a difference between confident and arrogant and 3 pitfalls to avoid.
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Embodied Cognition: Mind Games that Trick the Brain
The brain thinks in metaphors that have a powerful influence on the way we think and act. It's called embodied cognition and it's powerful
Sep 13, 20235 min read
The Negativity Bias: Why the bad stuff sticks
There is a reason why negative emotions have a greater psychological impact than positive ones. We can thank our ancestors for that.
May 26, 20234 min read
So, You Say You're Not Biased?
Most of us would like to believe we are not biased. The question is not "are you biased?" but rather "HOW are you biased. Bias blind spot
Apr 13, 20233 min read
The IKEA Effect: Why We Overvalue Our Own Work
Why does a cheap bookshelf feel priceless once you build it yourself? The IKEA effect reveals a powerful truth about human behavior: we place greater value on what we help create. From consumer choices to employee engagement and costly leadership mistakes, this psychological bias shapes far more than furniture.
Feb 8, 20233 min read
The Framing Effect: It's not what you say, it's how you say it
There is a wealth of research that shows how the way information is framed significantly influences our perception of it.
Sep 3, 20204 min read
5 Ways to Beat Bias in the Workplace
Recent research now identifies how these biases impact team dynamics and group decision-making and can even sabotage team success.
May 7, 20183 min read