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Why Fixed And Growth Mindset Matter In The Workplace
Why Fixed And Growth Mindset Matter In The Workplace
How we see ourselves and others significantly influences our success in education, work, career development, and business.
Larry G. Maguire
Sep 1
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Personality Pseudoscience?
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Personality Pseudoscience?
On the validity and reliability of this widely popular personality measure and whether we can really understand ourselves
Larry G. Maguire
Jul 28
Psychological Resilience: 7 Practical Ways To Build It
Psychological Resilience: 7 Practical Ways To Build It
A psychological perspective on resilience, prominent theories, researchers and findings, and practical ways to develop your psychological…
Larry G. Maguire
Feb 28
Autonomy Support: A Concept That Might Dramatically Change Your Business
Autonomy Support: A Concept That Might Dramatically Change Your Business
In a good way…
Larry G. Maguire
Nov 10, 2023
Maccoby on Narcissistic Leadership
Maccoby on Narcissistic Leadership
Larry G. Maguire
Nov 1, 2023
The Mental Skills of Peak Performers
The Mental Skills of Peak Performers
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 11, 2023
What Is Human Performance Psychology?
What Is Human Performance Psychology?
In this information piece, we will briefly explore the constituents of performance psychology, its history, and how it is applied in the…
Larry G. Maguire
Sep 7, 2020
The Brain-Body System In Human Performance
The Brain-Body System In Human Performance
Part one of an introduction to the role of the brain-body system in human performance
Larry G. Maguire
Mar 15, 2020
Is Decluttering Good for Your Creativity?
Is Decluttering Good for Your Creativity?
How cleaning up your act could be a boon to your brain — or lead to creative block.
Donald M. Rattner, Architect
Dec 17, 2019
The Most Damaging Creativity Lie (The Art Lie)
The Most Damaging Creativity Lie (The Art Lie)
Creativity is not Art. But you knew that, right?
Michael Lee
Nov 21, 2019
The Embodiment of Your Imagination
The Embodiment of Your Imagination
How peak creativity requires your heart & body, not just your mind
Joni Sensel
Nov 6, 2019
Are We Born With Unique Creative Abilities Or Are They Made?
Are We Born With Unique Creative Abilities Or Are They Made?
For some, creative talent seems innate; success seems effortless. For many others, success is a long hard road. So can we create our own…
Larry G. Maguire
Nov 4, 2019
The Most Effective Creativity Lie (The Genetics Lie)
The Most Effective Creativity Lie (The Genetics Lie)
Creativity is inborn. AKA: I’m just not that creative.
Michael Lee
Oct 30, 2019
9 Proven Techniques to Bolster Your Creative Thinking
9 Proven Techniques to Bolster Your Creative Thinking
Nurture and grow your capacity for creative thinking with these nine scientifically proven and trusted techniques
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 30, 2019
Creativity & The Imperfect Route To the Perfect Result
Creativity & The Imperfect Route To the Perfect Result
Some say creativity needs perfect order to flourish. But perhaps it is the disorder of imperfection that matters most
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 28, 2019
For Creatives, Silence Isn’t Always Golden
For Creatives, Silence Isn’t Always Golden
According to science, a little noise could be a creative’s best friend — as long as it’s the right kind and at the right intensity.
Donald M. Rattner, Architect
Oct 28, 2019
Abraham Maslow on The Resolution of The Creative Dichotomy
Abraham Maslow on The Resolution of The Creative Dichotomy
Creativity plays a significant role in the lives of self-actualising people, but its apparent opposing aspects must first be resolved
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 28, 2019
The Lifelong Struggle To Be Yourself
The Lifelong Struggle To Be Yourself
In a world that wants you to be someone, there is an eternal struggle to find out who you are. Perhaps you’ll never find it
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 22, 2019
The Psychology of Creativity
The Psychology of Creativity
An introduction to a series of in-depth articles exploring the psychology of human performance and creative expertise
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 14, 2019
Why Brainstorming Is A Weak Creative Thinking Device (And What To Do Instead)
Why Brainstorming Is A Weak Creative Thinking Device (And What To Do Instead)
The 1960s Brainstorming method for creative thinking is limited and outdated. Instead, try these 6 creative thinking tools.
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 14, 2019
Does Your Belief About Workplace Stress Make You More Stressed?
Does Your Belief About Workplace Stress Make You More Stressed?
Popular commentary suggests all stress is negative, but maybe how you think and what you believe about stress matters most.
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 13, 2019
Why Creativity Is Not A Skill You Can Teach
Why Creativity Is Not A Skill You Can Teach
Teaching creativity may be a futile or counterproductive pursuit that they engage for ulterior motives
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 8, 2019
Why Creative People Are Often Considered Odd
Why Creative People Are Often Considered Odd
Attention is a finite resource, and as such, creative people don’t have too much to spare. Here’s why this can be a problem
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 7, 2019
How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself
How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself
The pursuit of success is blind, irrational and often destructive. However, there is a better alternative that I’d like to share.
Larry G. Maguire
Oct 6, 2019
What Happens When You Don’t Make Time For Play
What Happens When You Don’t Make Time For Play
In a culture of time, money, efficiency and productivity, play is often seen as nonessential. But what if this idea is wrong?
Larry G. Maguire
Sep 27, 2019
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