Leadership Lessons from Psychology

Good advice.

As I have said before, there is no one-size-fits-all solution here. Offering the flexibility is important.
It has to be a consensual and workable solution, between you, your team, and Supervisor.

Why your phone is making you sad AsapSCIENCE shares three scientific tips for decreasing phone use.

Although Big Pharma would like to bombard you with Psychiatric drugs at the drop of a hat, Research clearly reveals that social support can almost always be of immense help. And it has absolutely no dangerous side effects !

Silent Cries: 5 Signs That an Adult Child Is Struggling Neglecting personal care, withdrawing from others, and more.

Very interesting.

Moral Judgments May Shift with the Seasons Certain values carry more weight in spring and autumn than in summer and winter

I know that "attachment parenting" is pooh pooh-ed by many ... but it is based on some good Research.
Babies do need a lot of cuddling and interaction, it stimulates their brains and helps their growth.
There is probably no need to keep your baby attached to you all day long, but you definitely need significant periods of cuddling, contact and interactions.

Why Early Environments Are So Vital for a Baby's Brain Early care is about much more than meeting a baby's needs.

Interesting.
One of my recurring nightmares, is being late for an exam, or class, and not being able to find my way to the right classroom or Exam Hall !
At 51+, I often wonder at the ridiculousness of this, after I wake up ! Why is my subconscious still worried about this happening ?! 🤔😀

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings When the issue is not physiological, explore this.

Very interesting !
People who make fast decisions tend to display strong selfish or prosocial behaviors, while those who take more time are often undecided, or balancing multiple factors.
System 1 Mode and System 2 Mode ?
We know that quick decisions are often impulsive, emotional and instinctive, and not the best quality, especially for complex choices and decisions.

https://www.psypost.org/decision-speed-a-new-window-into-hidden-social-preferences/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawFV7XxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHci2zd0NAtmbot2Uo53-zZJPPrIZUSTHCA1RM1tnXFupOuwJYtxmJhCF0g_aem_97SVVx6vBZ97OqlgNokH9Q

Decision speed: A new window into hidden social preferences Researchers have found that people can guess others' social preferences by observing how quickly they make decisions.

This is really a mixed bag.
Some stress and anxiety can be very good for Good and Rational Decision Making. It's only when it exceeds those levels, that stress becomes problematic.
Also, a lot of people misunderstand "positivity" to mean just empty optimism. That is not the Psychological Definition of Positive Psychology, nor will it work. People who are upbeat and cheerful all the time, for no reason, can become really irritating.
"Positivity with a Plan", thats the only kind that works, and it works really well. Its one of my favorite phrases, I know 🙂

How a Bit of Stress Can Keep Your Workplace Running Smoothly Constant positivity isn’t realistic. Strategic stress, on the other hand, keeps things running smoothly at work and helps you tackle problems before they become even worse.

How to Become a Mind Reader Repeated, unfounded accusations are a major tell.

Mary Anderson: The Unsung Hero of Windshield Wipers Did you know that the windshield wiper, a crucial feature in modern cars, was invented by a woman named Mary Anderson? Born on an Alabama plantation in 1866, Mary was a real estate developer, rancher, and inventor who made history with her innovative idea. In 1902, during a snowy day in New York City, Mary rode a trolley and watched as the driver struggled to see through the icy windshield. She designed a spring-loaded lever with a rubber blade that allowed drivers to clean their view from inside the vehicle. Patented in 1903, her invention laid the foundation for windshield wipers as we know them today. Despite her groundbreaking work, Mary never profited from her invention. By the time windshield wipers became standard in cars, her patent had expired. Yet, today they are essential in safe driving, highlighting the vital role of creativity and perseverance. 🚗❄️💡

True. Every generation tends to "bash" the next, as lazier, more fragile, less resilient etc etc. While some of the changes from Social Media are indeed proven, the rest are just opinions and impressions.

How to Lead Young People "I care about you too much to give you no standards."

Good advice !

What to Do When Your Boss Asks You to Do Something Weird, Wrong, or… How to handle your boss when she asks you to do something that feels unethical.

Research keeps confirming this ...
A culture and environment of trust, increases engagement, innovation, and collaboration. It's not just a nice-to-have !

The Neuroscience of Trust Managers have tried various strategies and perks to boost employee engagement—all with little impact on long-term retention and performance. But now, neuroscience offers some answers. Through his research on the brain chemical oxytocin—shown to facilitate collaboration and teamwork—Zak has dev...

Online Learning is here to stay. But it's good to know that the modern generation learns better online, makes all the effort so worth it 🙂

The nerd's guide to learning everything online In this charming, personal talk, author John Green shares the community of learning that he found in online video.

"This research reminds us that while we may be constrained by our brains’ tendencies, we’re not imprisoned by them. Through science, philosophy and a willingness to challenge our assumptions, we can expand our views and recognize that our way of seeing the world isn’t the only truth. "
That says it all, doesn't it ?! Excellent article.

How to step out of your inner monologue and understand the world better Whether it’s something as trivial as pineapple on pizza or as complex as religion, human beings have always been passionately divided by polarizing viewpoints. David Eagleman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University and the international bestselling author of Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Bra...

Very true.
Thanks to Hollywood and the media, we associate Psychopaths only with crazy serial murderers or rapists. But, while most serial murderers and rapists may be Psychopaths, only a small proportion of Psychopaths will go to such extremes.
Psychopathy is also a spectrum, like most other mental disorders.
A lack of empathy, the core trait of Psychopathy, can be seen, to varying degrees, in many many people.

5 Things a Real-Life Psychopath Might Do 4. They take big risks. Very big.

A Four-Day Workweek Reduces Stress without Hurting Productivity The results of a test involving dozens of employers and thousands of employees suggests that working only four days instead of five is good for workers’ well-being—without hurting companies

20 words that once meant something very different

Fascinating :)

https://ideas.ted.com/20-words-that-once-meant-something-very-different/?fbclid=IwAR2tdWA7T-hqbInBjDyDU1R6GJrKxqXn45yPYfgSW_0QPz35AWvEe_tk5ic

ideas.ted.com Words change meaning all the time — and over time. Language historian Anne Curzan takes a closer look at this phenomenon, and shares some words that used to mean something totally different.