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Explore workplace dynamics through a psychological lens with a spotlight on women’s experiences. A place to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for understanding professional challenges to benefit both men and women.
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Announcing a New Publication: Psychology of Workplaces
Announcing a New Publication: Psychology of Workplaces
Now accepting work stories with surprising yet meaningful insights
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 4
How to write for Psychology of Workplaces
How to write for Psychology of Workplaces
Submission guidelines to be a writer for PoW
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 3
Psychology of Workplaces Pub — New Updates and Other Happy Stuff
Psychology of Workplaces Pub — New Updates and Other Happy Stuff
Maintaining focus and finding my way as an editor
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jul 7
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The Five Types of Corporate Morons© at Work
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Announcing the Unexpected: I’m a Boost Nominator Now!
Announcing the Unexpected: I’m a Boost Nominator Now!
Time to bring on your best, most interesting work stuff
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
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Is It Time to Ditch the Pitch?
Is It Time to Ditch the Pitch?
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How to be a Manager People Actually Want to Work For
How to be a Manager People Actually Want to Work For
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How Toxic Positivity Sabotaged My Project
How Toxic Positivity Sabotaged My Project
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Beyond the Façade — The Truth About Working for Big Corporations
Beyond the Façade — The Truth About Working for Big Corporations
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Stuck In The Office — When Bosses Deny Professional Development Opportunities
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Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
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The Role of Friction in Business: Friend or Foe?
The Role of Friction in Business: Friend or Foe?
Understanding when and how friction can benefit your company!
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The Leadership Secrets Hidden in the Tale of the Turtle and the Rabbit
The Leadership Secrets Hidden in the Tale of the Turtle and the Rabbit
Speed Isn’t Everything
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Revealing the Dark Side of Corporate Victory
Revealing the Dark Side of Corporate Victory
Never fitting in — the strong grudge that ruined everything
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The Haters At Work
The Haters At Work
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A Successful Career is About More Than Money and Awards
A Successful Career is About More Than Money and Awards
At the end of the day, relationships and ethics mattered the most
Lee Ann Farmer
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On Work-Life Balance and Leadership
On Work-Life Balance and Leadership
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The Great Chevron Debate: Progress or Peril?
The Great Chevron Debate: Progress or Peril?
The Supreme Court Just Rewrote The Rules: Why The Chevron Ruling Matters More Than You Think.
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How My Millennial Boomerang Moment Launched an Unexpected Career
How My Millennial Boomerang Moment Launched an Unexpected Career
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Unmasking The Unicorn: Navigating the Hidden Struggles of Startup Founders
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How to Be a Leader People Look Up to
How to Be a Leader People Look Up to
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How to Freelance Through Menopause and Keep Your Career on Track
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The Great Productivity Lie: From Hustle Culture to Smart Culture
The Great Productivity Lie: From Hustle Culture to Smart Culture
How to Shift from Mindless Busyness to Meaningful Efficiency
Neela 🌶️
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Beyond the Mommy Track — Why It’s Time for a New “Single’s Lane” at Work
Beyond the Mommy Track — Why It’s Time for a New “Single’s Lane” at Work
The reason professional workplaces need a single person makeover
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
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I Don’t Want Your Whole Self At Work
I Don’t Want Your Whole Self At Work
I’d rather have your fake, professional self
Victoria Corindi
Jun 29
How Toxic Work Trauma Popped Up Unexpectedly One Day
How Toxic Work Trauma Popped Up Unexpectedly One Day
When a simple get-together triggered old wounds
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 27
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Driving through Tornadoes for Work Isn’t Just Scary, It’s Madness
When risking your life for a job isn’t daring but stupid
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 26
Consequences of Cussing Out the Boss
Consequences of Cussing Out the Boss
Insubordination insights
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The Surprising Adventures of an International Prosthetic Foot Soldier
The Surprising Adventures of an International Prosthetic Foot Soldier
The startling reactions to my job and how it changed my life!
James Beaufait
Jun 21
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