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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We need to talk about the science behind implicit bias training

Implicit bias trainings are rarely effective. Here’s why we need a more comprehensive approach to diversity trainings.

4 things to think about before taking on something extra at work

Next time you’re thinking about taking on a bonus project, consider these four factors.

How to avoid multitasking when you work from home

To begin the process of filtering out distractions, simplify your work space and turn to old-fashioned pen and paper.

How to get a big project done when you’re already feeling drained

When your mental gas tank is depleted, there are things you can do to keep big projects moving forward.

3 steps for dealing with a coworker who is slacking

It’s a tricky situation that many of us have to deal with at some point in our careers.

3 signs you need to take a break from work

More time working doesn’t mean you’re getting more done. Here’s how to know when you need to take a vacation—or even just an afternoon off.

Got a bad habit? Here’s how to train your brain to beat it

Have you picked up a bad habit during the pandemic? These tricks can help you break it.

What to do when you’re stuck in a career rut

If you’re feeling like your career is not advancing in the way you’d like, try implementing these four techniques.

Inside the planning process for UT Austin’s fall semester

I’m one of the leaders planning the fall semester amid COVID-19. Here’s why transparency—and embracing bad outcomes—is critical.

Can embarrassment be a beneficial emotion at work?

Normally, we think of embarrassment as a negative emotion, but it can be valuable, too.

How to stop second-guessing your biggest decisions

One thing to keep in mind: The decision is the start of a process, not the end of one.

3 science-backed methods for convincing your boss of something

When you’re trying to persuade your manager to do something differently, here are three strategies you need to consider.

3 science-backed tips for fighting your social distancing fatigue

As the pandemic drags on, people are tired of social distancing—but the need remains. Psychology provides answers for how to best fight this crisis fatigue.

When running an organization, remember that flexibility has a cost

Amid the pandemic, many organizations are trying to remain flexible. But putting off making a decision has a real cost.

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.

Impact

It’s legal to bring guns to the polls in many swing states. What could go wrong?

Burger King’s new Whopper packaging isn’t greasy cardboard, it’s reusable

Here’s how much it would cost to move every home in the U.S. to zero-carbon energy

News

When do they start counting votes in the 2020 election? Ballot time lines hinge on state rules

LeBron James’s ‘Under Review’ collaboration aims to combat disinformation aimed at Black and Latino voters

Stimulus update: What the new Senate vote means for extra unemployment and 2nd checks

Co.Design

Is it even possible to satirize Trump? $28 million worth of ads say it is

This housing advocate fled violence in Nigeria. Now he wants to end homelessness in America

Fashion makes people with disabilities feel invisible. This designer wants them to stand out

Work Life

The best advice for aspiring leaders? Ask for what you want

We need to talk about the science behind implicit bias training

Section 230 isn’t just a shield, it’s a sword—and it’s time to start wielding it against QAnon