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Collectivist culture in the workplace and around the world
Collectivist cultures are some of the most fascinating types of social organization that humans can build.
How to stop feeling guilty: 7 ways to beat back the universal emotion
As far back as 1955, researchers have indicated guilt is an universal emotion, meaning it’s felt by everyone at some level. The psychological research belief is generally that the feeling of guilt, like that of any other emotion, is the same anywhere in the world -- but its causes and consequences can vary a lot from an individual to another and from one culture to another.
Personal Power: How to Make Your Mark (Without Selling Your Soul)
Have you ever known someone who just exudes confidence?
How to set life goals that lead to happiness (with examples)
We all have dreams and desires for our lives—things we want to accomplish, the type of lifestyle we want to maintain, or experiences we want to soak in.
Career goals: Why employers want to know and how to ace your answer
“What are your career goals?”
How to spot high performers (and why they need coaching too)
Your high performers are the powerhouses of your organization. They’re able to handle any task in their wheelhouse with precision and passion, and you can always rely on them to deliver results. As such, they need to be taken care of and not be taken for granted simply because they’re so consistent.
What is referent power? (Plus, how to use it to earn respect)
We all follow orders at some point in our lives. And eventually, we’ll start giving them too.
The 3 types of stress affecting everyone in 2021 (with 9 tips on how to cope)
In 2021, Americans are stressed more than ever, reporting higher stress levels than in the early days of the pandemic.
What is locus of control? (Hint: it drives every choice you make)
Do you ever feel like life is passing you by? Like you're observing things from the window of a moving train car, waiting to get to your destination?
What is personal integrity and why is it important?
When you hear the word “integrity” it can feel weighty and a little bit ambiguous. You might know it’s a good thing to have but aren’t exactly clear on what personal integrity is or how you can demonstrate that you have it.
Conscientiousness: Why it matters, and seven ways to develop it
As defined in Psychology Today: “Conscientiousness is a fundamental personality trait—one of the Big Five—that reflects the tendency to be responsible, organized, hard-working, goal-directed, and to adhere to norms and rules. Like the other core personality factors, it has multiple facets; conscientiousness comprises self-control, industriousness, responsibility, and reliability.”
How to handle jealousy in a healthy way
Experiencing a tinge of jealousy is something we're all familiar with. Maybe a coworker landed that coveted job you'd been hoping for, a friend bought a new car, or your partner has been been paying someone else a little too much attention. They don’t call it the green-eyed monster for nothing – jealousy is never a pleasant feeling, and it's all too easy for it to work its way into your life and your headspace.
Expert power: How you can amplify your workplace clout the ethical way
Changes in power dynamics can quickly alter the way a company works.
How to set goals and achieve them: the art of getting things done
Have you ever met a chronic goal-setter who seems to have endless plans for world domination but never quite seems to follow through?