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Heidi Reeder Ph.D.

About

Heidi Reeder, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at Boise State University, and a Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year. She's the author of COMMIT TO WIN (2014, Hudson Street Press) and has authored and co-authored journal articles for leading communication journals such as Communication Monographs, Sex Roles, and The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. She regularly provides workshops on communication, commitment, language, and gender.

Recent Posts
3 Steps to Boosting Your Charisma
We often consider charisma a rare quality, bestowed on only a few lucky souls. But that's a myth. Anyone can develop charisma because it's all about a personal mindset, and the nonverbal behaviors associated with that mindset.
Why We Can't Keep Our Mouths Shut
All of us have moments when we can’t help ourselves and we blurt out things we ultimately regret. Understanding the underlying reasons for blurting gives us the insight we need to stop it.
What's Stronger Than Willpower?

Many valued goals require something even greater than the ability to exercise willpower. Long-term goals require a deep and pervasive internal drive. In short, they require commitment.

Many valued goals require something even greater than the ability to exercise willpower. Long-term goals require a deep and pervasive internal drive. In short, they require commitment.

What the Happiest Couples Are Guilty Of

When you decide to commit, the time is right to see your partner in the same way the happiest couples do—even if it’s an illusion.

When you decide to commit, the time is right to see your partner in the same way the happiest couples do—even if it’s an illusion.

One Habit of Highly Successful People

People who are both successful and happy don’t automatically say yes or no. Instead, they base their answer on well-defined criteria.

People who are both successful and happy don’t automatically say yes or no. Instead, they base their answer on well-defined criteria.

It Doesn’t Hurt to Look, Does It?

You might think viewing pornography wouldn’t hurt a real-life relationship. There are some who even claim erotic materials impact their relationship in a positive way. So a team of researchers at Florida State University developed an experiment to determine how consuming pornography affects commitment to romantic relationships.

You might think viewing pornography wouldn’t hurt a real-life relationship. There are some who even claim erotic materials impact their relationship in a positive way. So a team of researchers at Florida State University developed an experiment to determine how consuming pornography affects commitment to romantic relationships.

5 Things Not to Say on Valentine’s Day

All holidays are filled with the potential for great joy…or serious disappointment. Many of us have experienced both sides during the Christmas holiday, but Valentine’s Day carries its own risks, especially if you say or do something wrong. Here are five things to avoid saying on Cupid’s day.

All holidays are filled with the potential for great joy…or serious disappointment. Many of us have experienced both sides during the Christmas holiday, but Valentine’s Day carries its own risks, especially if you say or do something wrong. Here are five things to avoid saying on Cupid’s day.