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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
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
Jul 20
Latest Stories
Find Yourself in Transit
Find Yourself in Transit
The unforeseen value of morning commutes before work
Isra A.
Sep 5
Grit Vs. Growth: The Resilience Trap We All Fall Into
Grit Vs. Growth: The Resilience Trap We All Fall Into
How society’s obsession with bouncing back can enable destructive behavior and stifle real change
Neela 🌶️
Sep 4
From Resistant to Grateful — How to Help Employees Overcome Fear of Change
From Resistant to Grateful — How to Help Employees Overcome Fear of Change
What happens when new computer monitors shattered the status quo
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Aug 31
How to Leverage Your Introversion to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
How to Leverage Your Introversion to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
How I navigate the work-from-home dream while being anxious, autistic, and self-employed
Ella
Aug 30
Breaking Free from the Toxic Cycle of Self-Doubt
Breaking Free from the Toxic Cycle of Self-Doubt
Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it
Dawn D
Aug 29
Turning My PhD Into a Beautiful Triumph Over Workplace Challenges
Turning My PhD Into a Beautiful Triumph Over Workplace Challenges
Surprisingly, it was better than therapy
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Aug 28
How Your ‘Worst’ Employee Might Be Your Greatest Asset
How Your ‘Worst’ Employee Might Be Your Greatest Asset
Unraveling the psychology behind workplace motivation and the hidden potential in every cubicle
Neela 🌶️
Aug 27
I Work in My Pajamas, Am Overpaid, and Get 8 Weeks Off, but I Still Hate My Job
I Work in My Pajamas, Am Overpaid, and Get 8 Weeks Off, but I Still Hate My Job
The toll of disillusionment
Victoria Corindi
Aug 26
How to Look Out for Yourself When Your Manager Won’t
How to Look Out for Yourself When Your Manager Won’t
(Or when they want you to fail)
Laura Berlinsky-Schine
Aug 23
The Worst Kind of Boss to Work For
The Worst Kind of Boss to Work For
Organizations need to do better in their selections for future leaders
Harlyn Hannah
Aug 21
Being Mindful is The Ultimate Killer For Success
Being Mindful is The Ultimate Killer For Success
Sometimes, letting your mind wander is the perfect approach to creative problem-solving
Ella
Aug 20
Why Most Change Efforts Fail in Companies (and How to Beat the Odds)
Why Most Change Efforts Fail in Companies (and How to Beat the Odds)
The Hidden Tax of Transformation - discusses the often-overlooked transition costs of change, plus a bonus cat story!
Neela 🌶️
Aug 19
How a Stapler Got Me Fired
How a Stapler Got Me Fired
The secretary used the professor as a role model to bully me — until she tricked me, and I had to leave
Annie Avery 🦋
Aug 17
Raised Here, but Forever a Foreigner — The Truth About Bias
Raised Here, but Forever a Foreigner — The Truth About Bias
Lessons in hidden prejudices from a unique cultural lens
nevoa
Aug 16
What Stands in the Way of Good DEI Work
What Stands in the Way of Good DEI Work
And how to tackle these barriers
Sarah Cordivano
Aug 15
How I Learned to Shine Despite My Bad Boss
How I Learned to Shine Despite My Bad Boss
A conscious approach to reclaim your power when you feel powerless at work
Ashanti Grant
Aug 14
The Cost Of Caring: My Experience With Compassion Fatigue
The Cost Of Caring: My Experience With Compassion Fatigue
And how I recovered
Dawn D
Aug 13
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Productivity and Unlocking Creativity
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Productivity and Unlocking Creativity
Putting off work might be the secret weapon to innovation
Ella
Aug 12
Autistic Communication at Work
Autistic Communication at Work
How neurodivergent strengths can reduce workplace conflict
Annika Hotta
Aug 10
The Cost of Care: Losing My Career to My Child’s Mental Health Struggle
The Cost of Care: Losing My Career to My Child’s Mental Health Struggle
A mother’s choice between professional success and family well-being
Deanna Bugalski 💋
Aug 9
Why We’re All a Little Crazy About Cash!
Why We’re All a Little Crazy About Cash!
Understanding the Psychology Behind Spending
Neela 🌶️
Aug 7
When Work Conflicts And Horrific Life Lessons Cross
When Work Conflicts And Horrific Life Lessons Cross
How a colleague’s tragedy changed my perspective
Henrik Hageland
Aug 5
Managing the CrowdStrike PR Crisis
Managing the CrowdStrike PR Crisis
What didn't happen in the emergency meeting
Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Aug 2
I Left Everything Behind for A Dream Start-Up
I Left Everything Behind for A Dream Start-Up
And this is what losing 28 million dollars looks like
Marcia Abboud
Aug 1
A Process I Use When Making A Change In My Life Without Hurting Others
A Process I Use When Making A Change In My Life Without Hurting Others
The solution is simple but the way to get there is complex
Tom Handy
Aug 1
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