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It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it

I worked with an organization several years ago to develop a leadership coaching program. When I asked my client what the problem was, he said, “It...

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Why Organizations Behave Irrationally

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Meet the Skeptic

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Q&A with Dr. Hogan: Psychopaths in the C-Suite

Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy or remorse, and grandiosity. Although...

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The Science of Career Success

The current class of college graduates is one of the most educated, technologically advanced, and technically skilled to ever enter the workforce....

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A clear fact in a murky situation: safety was not a concern

  On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia luxury cruise liner passed approximately 150 meters off the island of Giglio, striking rocks that...

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Driving Engagement in the 80%

In a recent blog for the Harvard...

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In Times of Crisis, Be Careful Who You Follow

A group of young hikers, anxious to explore the treacherous mountain ranges of Alaska, interviewed a number of guides at a remote outpost. "Yep,...

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Never mind your experts, I just need a cashier

Remember your last bad shopping experience? If you’re anything like me, even the thought of it makes your blood boil.

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Can you see what I see?

When people ask me what I do for a living, and I tell them that I am a business psychologist, it is not unusual for me to hear “Gosh, we could...

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Why Do We Give?

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Back in My Day

I recently celebrated my 31st birthday, which, in today’s world, qualifies me to begin sentences with the phrase “back in my day.” I admit this...

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