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The other day I watched a neighborhood cat decide to cross the road to go after a bird. It glanced … READ MORE

Our culture encourages us to act vigorously and energetically in order to pursue goals or when things do not go … READ MORE

I like to spend some time each day reading a variety of material, from journal articles in business and I/O psychology, … READ MORE

I had a friend in graduate school, who instead of saying goodbye would say “Don’t go changin’!” Of course time … READ MORE

I recently listened to a TedTalk featuring psychologist Barry Schwartz and his thoughts on the “paradox of choice.”  Choice seems … READ MORE

Do you want to cultivate your network? Start by being a node people want to connect with. A strong network … READ MORE

We have a saying in my family for when life gets snarly: “keep your knees bent.” It’s a nod both … READ MORE

Many moons ago, I was a college student on the campus of a very large university. For most of my … READ MORE

In addition to my day job, I am also the mother to three wonderful kids. One of the fun things about … READ MORE

I grew up riding horses. One lesson that has always stuck with me is the idea that you should look at what … READ MORE