Story by Mary Apurong Ever wonder why some people seem to zoom up the career ladder while others stay stuck on the same rung? Here’s a thought-provoking truth: sometimes the biggest…
By Jennifer L Keluskar Ph.D. A recent event reminded me that meanness comes in various forms, leading to differences in how best to cope with it. While biking to work…
By Gina Barreca Ph.D. Don't ask AI anything whatsoever about your appearance. A big part of its job is to make you keep using it, so it will engage and flatter you…
Seeing friendships as flexible and not fragile. By Marisa G. Franco Ph.D. Did you know we lose half our friends every seven years? And the most common reason we do isn’t that…
Story by Christopher DiLella These leadership takeaways are part of a new primetime series, CNBC Leaders Playbook, premiering January 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Julia Boorstin, the series goes inside the…
Story by Diana Tablan Meeting new people can be exciting, but sometimes red flags appear faster than you might expect. Toxic individuals often can’t hide their true nature for long, and…
Meeting new people can be exciting, but sometimes red flags appear faster than you might expect. Toxic individuals often can’t hide their true nature for long, and their harmful patterns…
A couple's courtship can lend clues to the question of how their marriage will fare. Highly romantic courtships don't guarantee living happily ever after, but they are associated with a…
By Erin Leonard Ph.D. Why a certain type of apology can make things worse. There are times when an apology can make you more upset. It can be confusing because you want…
Trustworthy friends don’t have to be perfect friends. By Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D. Trust is an important ingredient in any friendship. But there are many aspects to trust. How we want to…