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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This is the secret to doing more productive group work

One of the biggest drawbacks in group work is that often members act as if everyone working on a project is the same.

3 times when it’s better to work alone, rather than on a team

For maximum productivity—and creativity—these are the times when you should tackle a project solo.

4 common but harmful myths about how your brain works

Psychology professor Art Markman explains why you should stop believing these things about your brain.

Most people have an egocentric bias. Here’s how to prevent it from sabotaging your work

People want to be acknowledged for what they have accomplished.

3 ways to train your brain to perform better under pressure

Life is filled with high-pressure situations. But you can teach your brain to perform better in these scenarios.

5 surprising things in your office that are ruining your productivity

These distractions exist in most offices—and there’s a reason why your brain finds them such a hinderance.

This is why you should know your ‘risk profile’

It seems straightforward, but understanding the domains in which you’re willing to accept risk is underrated.

What to do if you’re up for the same job as your friend

Chances are that you will compete with friends for jobs several times over the course of your career. Here are three ways to make it less awkward.

Why your brain’s so bad at letting go of negative comments

Plus: How you can train your brain to let go of this feedback.

What to do if your coworker is a narcissist

All narcissists believe that they’re special and that they have more to offer the world than the world has to offer them.

How to train your brain not to give into procrastination

It will likely require this simple shift in mindset.

Four steps that make writing less overwhelming

If writing makes you procrastinate like no other task, you’re not alone.

You can use these brain hacks to stop mind wandering. But should you?

When you get off-task easily, it disrupts your productivity. It may even decrease your overall level of happiness. But mind wandering isn’t all bad.

This quick technique can help you feel less stressed

Sure it might sound a little hokey, but research supports its effectiveness.

This simple technique can help you help others more effectively

Being optimistic is great, but understanding its limitations can make you a better friend.

What to do if your coworker is a psychopath

To put it simply, psychopathy is a spectrum of behaviors that can lead people to do things that are good for themselves and bad for others.

These are the times when thinking about the future is unproductive

Planning for the future is smart, but there are times when focusing too much on what comes next can have a real downside.

Don’t wait for a life-changing event to change jobs

There are many reasons we stay in jobs longer than we should—and reasons why it often takes a tragedy to consider changing things up. But there’s a way to avoid this.

4 reasons why it pays to get better at small talk

Sorry, chitchat haters: Small talk plays an important role—and it’s not going anywhere.

What to do when you’re stuck in a job you hate

Sometimes, external forces (money, security, opportunity) mean we’re stuck at a job we can’t stand. Here are three ways to deal.

Impact

These carbon offsets counter your emissions while helping rain forest workers access healthcare

One million seabirds died in the North Pacific during 2016’s brutal ocean heatwave

Which U.S. cities’ transportation networks are doing the best for the climate?

Creativity

20 years ago, the dot-coms took over the Super Bowl

Watch this YouTuber’s creative correction of the nightmarish character design in ‘Cats’

What Beyoncé’s Ivy Park x Adidas launch means for the new age of celebrity brands

Co.Design

Hero dad turns his son’s sketch into a real dresser

The Outsider Art Fair is the wacky escapism we all need right now