Tips and tools for professional development include making your aptitudes and accomplishments more visible.
Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, "you are who you know" -- your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it comes to career success.
Iconoclasts are individuals who do things that others say can't be done.
Procrastination is a curse, and a costly one. Putting things off leads not only to lost productivity but also to all sorts of hand wringing and regrets and damaged self-esteem. Are we programmed for postponement and delay?
The trope that the likelihood of an accurate group decision increases with the abundance of brains involved might not hold up when a collective faces a variety of factors -- as often happens in life and nature.
A researcher has found that the specific colors used in a company’s logo have a significant impact on how that logo, and the brand as a whole, is viewed by consumers.
Research suggests that it is pro athlete's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him successful.
While these creative or "Aha!" moments often are associated with scientific discoveries and inventions, most people occasionally feel the thrill of insight when a solution that had eluded them suddenly becomes obvious.
Whether you are swimming in the Olympics or saving for a vacation, being able to see progress toward your goal will help you reach it.
Unlike with short-term finite goals, the unconscious will continue to positively value objects related to the long-term goals, even after a level of success has been achieved.
When there are conflicting demands from work, home and the classroom, any hectic time can be filled with stress.
Happily ever after isn't a given.
It's often said that women can have it all - motherhood and a career. But a study suggests that women who rule the household have less energy for or interest in being a rising star in the workplace.
A researcher demystifies this game of success, and shows that exceptional performance is not necessarily the direct result of special talent, experience, or sheer luck.
So many acts in our daily lives -- refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets, working on your tax forms when you'd rather watch TV -- seem to boil down to one essential ingredient: self-control.
Although the marketing slogan suggests that Barbie can "Be Anything," girls who play with this extremely popular doll see fewer career options available to themselves compared to boys.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day and high school and college graduations upcoming, there will be plenty of gift-giving and well wishes. When those start pouring in, let yourself be grateful -- it's the best way to achieve happiness.
While some psychologists still argue that people perform better when they do something because they want to, research suggests we shouldn't even make that distinction.
Whether bloggers are writing to change the world, or just discussing a bad break-up, they may get an extra boost of motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that help them feel more connected to and more influential in their communities.
Employees who pursue creative activities outside of work may find that these activities boost their performance on the job.
The paradox of happiness is that chasing it may actually make us less happy, a Stanford researcher says.
Scientists have identified for the first time a particular gene's link to optimism, self-esteem and "mastery," the belief that one has control over one's own life — three critical psychological resources for coping well with stress and depression.
When faced with a difficult decision, we try to come up with the best choice by carefully considering all of the options, maybe even resorting to lists and lots of sleepless nights.
Can money make us happy if we spend it on the right purchases?
Little research exists in the area of self-talk, although internal dialogue often influences the way people motivate and shape their own behavior.
There are a number of factors that influence how well we do in school, including the amount of time we study and our interest in a subject.
Worried you won't meet your goal? According to research, you'll be more likely to succeed if you make specific plans to implement it.
Communities that stick together and do good for others cope better with crises and are happier for it.
Thinking of going it alone? Becoming a freelancer is an attractive option for many professionals, but can you make it work for you?
Individuals who live in wealthy neighborhoods are more likely to have materialistic values and poor spending habits, the study says, particularly if they are young, living in urban areas and relatively poor compared with their surroundings.