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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4 ways to train your brain to have a better morning routine

A few simple tricks can transform your morning productivity.

4 signs it is time to move on from your current job

If you’re starting to think you’re ready for a new job or role, here’s what to consider.

Now is the time to design your post-pandemic work life

Because plans for the future are in flux, now’s a good time for you to have some influence on your post-pandemic work environment.

When should a leader step aside after scandal?

There are some mistakes that leaders can return from and others that they cannot—or should not.

Your colleagues probably aren’t lazy

It’s a common excuse when dealing with frustrating coworkers, but it may actually be an issue of mismatched priorities. Here’s how to fix it.

You’re probably not planning enough for unlikely events

Texas’s recent weather disaster is a reminder of how leaders often struggle with understanding very small probabilities—and why that can be so dangerous.

Your brain loves routines. Here’s how to build new and better ones

Every once in a while, you need to take a step back and ask whether your routines are serving you optimally.

How to avoid falling behind on massive projects

If you often find yourself having to push back deadlines, or work a string of late nights to get it done, here’s what to do instead.

Can background noise actually help you get work done?

Whether and what type of solution will help you to concentrate depends on a number of factors.

Why Zoom fatigue can be self-fulfilling

It might be time to shift how you think about Zoom meetings.

Do these 4 things to move on from a bad experience

When you end a bad relationship or leave a toxic job, you need to process what’s happened in order to recover. Here are the steps to take.

How to deal with feelings of uncertainty

When things feel unstable for long periods of time, we need different coping techniques.

How to effectively give feedback to your boss

Providing feedback to the decision-makers in a way that allows you to be heard is a critical skill.

How to train your brain to be more present

This temptation to multitask has only gotten worse in the work-from-home era. But there are ways to fight it.

Why you should still take days off this holiday season

It might be tempting to save up your vacation days when you’re stuck at home anyway, but here’s why you still need to take time off this winter season.

Figuring out whether you’re a good leader is harder than you think

Getting feedback is tricky when you’re in a leadership position. So it can be difficult to know if you’re actually doing a good job.

3 tricks for dealing with annoying coworkers remotely

You would think that working remotely would make bothersome colleagues less bothersome, but that’s not the case.

How to train your brain to be more adventurous

Do you feel stuck in a rut? Are you a creature of habit? Here’s how to get better at trying new things.

Every day since March has felt the same: here’s the fix

The routines we have developed during COVID make it feel like we are living one compressed month. There is a simple way to reclaim your time, make the days more memorable, and reduce your constant anxiety.

4 highly effective ways to deal with anxiety

There’s a lot to be stressed out about these days. These techniques—ranked from easiest to hardest—can help.

Impact

Washington State plans to phase out new gas cars by 2030

Google Earth’s new time-lapse feature reveals decades of planetary damage

Every new car and truck in the U.S. can be electric by 2035

News

Disneyland tickets are on sale, and people are already waiting hours in virtual lines to get back in

Jeff Bezos shareholder letter: Amazon is developing an ‘algorithmic’ solution to workplace injuries

Congressional Democrats introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

Co.Design

Why P&G is asking you to change your habits to save the planet

White Castle’s new designer uniforms include a durag

California tapped a star designer to make an ‘I Voted’ sticker for COVID-19 vaccinations

Work Life

It’s time to end the taboo of employee departures. Here are 3 ways to do it