Mindful Professional Development

Emotional Intelligence

4 Ways to Develop Greater Self-Awareness at Work

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on June 28, 2023

A key to becoming more successful and satisfied at work is greater emotional intelligence, and foundational to that goal is increasing one's self-awareness.

A key to becoming more successful and satisfied at work is greater emotional intelligence, and foundational to that goal is increasing one's self-awareness.

Personality

Are There Generational Differences in Personality?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on May 11, 2023

Do coworkers differ from you because they are from a different generation? Recent research indicates it is complicated.

Do coworkers differ from you because they are from a different generation? Recent research indicates it is complicated.

Deception

How to Figure Out if Someone Is Lying to You

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on April 10, 2023

Do you wish you could tell when you were being lied to? Research has revealed a few possible indicators to look for—but perhaps the best approach is honesty.

Do you wish you could tell when you were being lied to? Research has revealed a few possible indicators to look for—but perhaps the best approach is honesty.

Career

How to Repair and Prevent Communication Breakdown at Work

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on March 18, 2023

Troubled by miscommunications at work? As listeners, we fill in gaps and cracks based on what we assume is true or intended.

Troubled by miscommunications at work? As listeners, we fill in gaps and cracks based on what we assume is true or intended.

Career

Gossip at Work: Good Thing or Bad?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on March 9, 2023

Do you gossip at work? Enjoy hearing some juicy new tidbit of gossip? What are the risks and potentially negative effects? What might you try instead?

Do you gossip at work? Enjoy hearing some juicy new tidbit of gossip? What are the risks and potentially negative effects? What might you try instead?

Self-Control

Having Difficulty With Self-Discipline?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on February 7, 2023

Ever find self-discipline a challenge at work? Nurture a mindset that leads to success, and strengthen your willpower in the process.

Ever find self-discipline a challenge at work? Nurture a mindset that leads to success, and strengthen your willpower in the process.

Motivation

Make Sure You Achieve Your New Goals

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on December 30, 2022

Leverage these six best practices from psychology to help ensure that your new self-development goals become a reality.

Leverage these six best practices from psychology to help ensure that your new self-development goals become a reality.

Attention

Are You 'Phubbing' Folks at Work?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on December 27, 2022

Are you unaware when you 'phub' others? Some self-examination and effort to bridge the gap between your intentions and another's perceptions can go a long way.

Are you unaware when you 'phub' others? Some self-examination and effort to bridge the gap between your intentions and another's perceptions can go a long way.

Career

Are You Quiet Quitting? Try 'Job Crafting' Instead

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on October 30, 2022

Carefully consider how to adapt your job to better align with your strengths, interests, and values.

Carefully consider how to adapt your job to better align with your strengths, interests, and values.

Career

Beyond the Four Universal Needs for Flourishing at Work

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on August 26, 2022

How do mental flow and the task completion bias play out for you at work? What should you do about it?

How do mental flow and the task completion bias play out for you at work? What should you do about it?

Career

To Flourish, Humans Are Motivated by Four Universal Needs

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on August 21, 2022

Are you satisfied with your job? These universal human needs and motivations may explain why, or why not.

Are you satisfied with your job? These universal human needs and motivations may explain why, or why not.

Career

Should You Accept That Job Promotion?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on July 7, 2022

When is accepting a job promotion, not a good idea? There are factors to consider regarding your overall life satisfaction.

When is accepting a job promotion, not a good idea? There are factors to consider regarding your overall life satisfaction.

Career

Experiencing Interpersonal Turmoil at Work?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on June 5, 2022

Are you experiencing interpersonal turmoil at work? You may be ensnared in the drama triangle. Which role or roles are you playing?

Are you experiencing interpersonal turmoil at work? You may be ensnared in the drama triangle. Which role or roles are you playing?

Career

Frustrated at Teaching or Being Taught Something at Work?

Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on April 17, 2022

Ever frustrated when teaching or learning something at work? You may be a victim of the curse of knowledge. Fortunately, you can work around it.

Ever frustrated when teaching or learning something at work? You may be a victim of the curse of knowledge. Fortunately, you can work around it.