Art Markman

Art Markman, PhD is a professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin and Founding Director of the Program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations. Art is the author of Smart Thinking and Habits of Leadership, Smart Change, Brain Briefs, and, most recently, Bring Your Brain to Work.

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It’s okay to be wrong. But only if you admit it

Everyone makes mistakes. But here are three reasons you should think twice before ignoring or covering up a problem.

You should have a COVID-19 plan at work in case you get sick

The last thing you want to be thinking about if you get sick is who is going to finish that massive project you’re working on.

How to become friends with your coworkers while working remotely

You’re going to have to be more intentional about the process, but it’s doable—and important.

How COVID-19 teaches us that succeeding and winning are different

This pandemic shows us that there are times where it makes sense to apply a competitive lens to a situation—and times when that mentality can hurt us.

How middle managers can help most in complex COVID-19 planning

Middle managers often provide a key perspective, but they must keep two things in mind in order to be successful at problem-solving.

I’m helping plan the reopening of UT Austin. Here’s the process we’re using

The question of whether and how to open a campus during a pandemic is contentious. In situations like these, it’s crucial that people trust the process.

The science behind our impatience with social distancing

There’s a reason this feels hard: This pandemic has created the hardest kind of decision-making context for humans.

How to avoid snapping at your partner (or kid, or roommate) during quarantine

Conflict will inevitably arise when you’re trapped in close quarters for long periods of time. These science-backed strategies can help.

Facing a big life decision? Stop obsessing and consider this first

We have overemphasized the decision-making process, at the expense of what comes after.

Why are there still so many coronavirus skeptics?

People ignoring COVID-19 precautions are wrong, but they’re not crazy. Understanding their behavior can encourage skeptics to engage in social distancing.

How to improve communication with coworkers during social distancing

In this era of physical distancing, social cues are limited. Here’s how to maintain—or even improve—relationships with your coworkers during this tough time.

Science-backed tips for settling into your new work-from-home routine

This may be the “new normal,” but that doesn’t mean the transition to social distancing or remote work is easy. These techniques can help.

4 tips for holding a more effective video meeting

Plenty of things can derail a videoconference call. Here’s how to keep them productive.

Why it’s so hard not to touch your face

You are much more likely to be successful at changing your behavior if you focus on developing a new habit, rather than stopping an old one.

Got the Sunday Scaries? Here’s a science-backed way to cure them

Never underestimate the power of a good to-do list.

How to get better at remembering people’s names when you meet them

These four brain hacks can help when networking.

How to coach your brain to increase your attention span

Our chronic sleep deficits play a big role in our difficulty focusing on one task. But—and no surprise here—so do our cellphones and constant stream of emails.

How to use the halo effect to your advantage in a job interview

Maximize the chances that the interviewer will give the most positive interpretation of your actions possible.

This is when it makes sense to compare yourself to others

We often measure our self-worth against our friends, coworkers, and that hotshot CEO—and they can help us excel. But be careful of these social comparisons.

This is the best method for evaluating someone’s job performance

Evaluating someone fairly can be tough. Here’s how you should approach the task.

Impact

In Arizona, Indigenous nations suffer more COVID-19 cases—and more blame

Strict voter ID laws directly reduce minority turnout

We are throwing away a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics

Creativity

Let’s cancel the 4th of July this year

‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus is a nostalgic tour de force—and that’s the problem

How to watch Hamilton for free on Disney Plus: You can’t, and here’s why

Co.Design

New Trump campaign tee says America First, but Nazi symbol is front and center

You can now smell like space, with this new NASA-inspired fragrance

This $2,500 ventilator is a master class in designing for the COVID-19 era

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