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Depression

Why Intrinsic Motivation at Work Sometimes Barely Matters

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on March 14, 2023

What motivates you to set a goal or complete a task is secondary to feeling like you are in control. Enhancing autonomy is the key to optimal human performance.

What motivates you to set a goal or complete a task is secondary to feeling like you are in control. Enhancing autonomy is the key to optimal human performance.

Artificial Intelligence

3 Tactics for Outsmarting Artificial Intelligence

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on February 15, 2023

Like many innovations, artificial intelligence is predicted to change how we think, feel, and act. Are the claims justified?

Like many innovations, artificial intelligence is predicted to change how we think, feel, and act. Are the claims justified?

Leadership

The Words That Successful Leaders Use

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on February 8, 2023

Do you use the language of a compelling and persuasive leader? What you say makes a difference, but often how you say it matters even more.

Do you use the language of a compelling and persuasive leader? What you say makes a difference, but often how you say it matters even more.

Leadership

5 Leadership Strategies Not Taught in Business School

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on January 26, 2023

Are you looking for ways to upgrade your leadership skills? Autonomy-supportive behaviors may be the key to your leadership prowess and personal growth.

Are you looking for ways to upgrade your leadership skills? Autonomy-supportive behaviors may be the key to your leadership prowess and personal growth.

Leadership

Five Myths That Will Destroy Your Leadership Potential

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on December 21, 2022

Do you have unfulfilled leadership aspirations? Are you capable of more? An analysis of your leadership beliefs may reveal what is holding you back.

Do you have unfulfilled leadership aspirations? Are you capable of more? An analysis of your leadership beliefs may reveal what is holding you back.

Stress

Why Do Some People Crumble Under Stress, Yet Others Thrive?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on November 7, 2022

Making lemonade from lemons is not just a cliché. The use of problem-solving volitional strategies can transform anxiety and stress into productivity and personal gain.

Making lemonade from lemons is not just a cliché. The use of problem-solving volitional strategies can transform anxiety and stress into productivity and personal gain.

Motivation

I Interviewed 7 Celebrities and They All Had This in Common

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on September 22, 2022

Have you ever thought: “How in the world do people become so successful?” Science confirms that using these motivational strategies accelerates performance.

Have you ever thought: “How in the world do people become so successful?” Science confirms that using these motivational strategies accelerates performance.

Leadership

How to Be an Amazing Leader When You Lack Formal Authority

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on August 22, 2022

Leaders are made, not born, and not all leaders have a leadership title. Use these science-backed strategies to be recognized as a leader and enhance your promotion probability.

Leaders are made, not born, and not all leaders have a leadership title. Use these science-backed strategies to be recognized as a leader and enhance your promotion probability.

Attention

How to Tell if Someone Is (Really) Paying Attention to You

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on August 15, 2022

Being ignored by others feels patronizing, condescending, and downright rude. Here’s how to recognize and correct this obnoxious behavior.

Being ignored by others feels patronizing, condescending, and downright rude. Here’s how to recognize and correct this obnoxious behavior.

Motivation

Roe v. Wade Repeal Complicates the Motivation of Everyone

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on July 5, 2022

Irrespective of politics, mandated government policies have unintended consequences on motivation for work and personal development.

Irrespective of politics, mandated government policies have unintended consequences on motivation for work and personal development.

Intuition

Intuitive Decision-Making Is a Leadership Trait Touted by Gurus, But Does It Work?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on June 21, 2022

Many of us reject sound evidence in favor of gut feelings when making important decisions. Do you know when each approach is beneficial or potentially lethal?

Many of us reject sound evidence in favor of gut feelings when making important decisions. Do you know when each approach is beneficial or potentially lethal?

Motivation

Inside the Mind of a Shooter

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on May 25, 2022

There are definable motives for mass violence and the killing of innocent individuals. Identifying the causes of depravation are necessary to understand the behavior.

There are definable motives for mass violence and the killing of innocent individuals. Identifying the causes of depravation are necessary to understand the behavior.

Wisdom

Five Scientific Realities That Defy Conventional Wisdom

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on May 12, 2022

Science doesn’t always seem to make sense, especially when it contradicts logic and reason, as shown in these surprising research findings.

Science doesn’t always seem to make sense, especially when it contradicts logic and reason, as shown in these surprising research findings.

Intelligence

The Intelligence Trap: Being Smart Can Be a Liability

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on April 8, 2022

Most cultures nurture high intelligence. However, being smart may situationally create challenges that impede work performance.

Most cultures nurture high intelligence. However, being smart may situationally create challenges that impede work performance.

False Memories

How Vulnerable Are You to Believing Fake News?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on February 24, 2022

Have you ever wondered why some people are so willing to embrace and share absurd information? The reasons include the person, the content, and the source. But what matters most?

Have you ever wondered why some people are so willing to embrace and share absurd information? The reasons include the person, the content, and the source. But what matters most?

Education

Digital Versus Print: Which Mode Is Better for Learning?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on January 14, 2022

Many readers are passionate about their preferred reading modality, whether digital or print. However, few consider the benefits and drawbacks of each approach when making a choice.

Many readers are passionate about their preferred reading modality, whether digital or print. However, few consider the benefits and drawbacks of each approach when making a choice.

Self-Control

How Much Would You Pay to Avoid Temptation?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Daily, we encounter opportunities that make us vulnerable to temptation. However, science reveals there are ways to reduce the likelihood of making unhealthy and risky decisions.

Daily, we encounter opportunities that make us vulnerable to temptation. However, science reveals there are ways to reduce the likelihood of making unhealthy and risky decisions.

Career

6 Ways to Eliminate Disengagement at Work or School

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on November 12, 2021

Is your daily life a grind? Whether you are a boss, a teacher, or a parent there are many strategies that help others focus, achieve, and feel good about their accomplishments.

Is your daily life a grind? Whether you are a boss, a teacher, or a parent there are many strategies that help others focus, achieve, and feel good about their accomplishments.

Relationships

How to Recognize, and Reach, Those Most Likely to Be Anti-Vaccination

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on September 10, 2021

Confronting an anti-vaxxer may prompt conflict and stress. A better approach is to understand why people embrace misinformation and respond to their fears.

Confronting an anti-vaxxer may prompt conflict and stress. A better approach is to understand why people embrace misinformation and respond to their fears.

Motivation

How to Prosper When Life Gets Unbearable

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on July 20, 2021

When heartbreak hits, the knowledge and use of emotional regulation strategies can make the difference between despair and mastering valuable life skills.

When heartbreak hits, the knowledge and use of emotional regulation strategies can make the difference between despair and mastering valuable life skills.