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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Art Markman

How to tell if an inexperienced job candidate has growth potential

Some people can excel in a role even without a ton of experience. Here’s what you should out look for.

3 simple strategies to motivate yourself to get something done

Are you procrastinating tackling a certain task? It probably falls into one of these categories.

How to give genuine recognition to your employees

Recognizing and rewarding employees properly is essential if you want to retain top talent.

Considering professional development? Maybe prioritize this instead

Getting that next promotion may be a matter of focusing on personal development over professional.

Has your motivation to work declined? Maybe your values have shifted

Here’s why you might be experiencing a shift in priorities.

Want to be a great mentor? Make sure you’re doing these 3 things

If you want to help someone advance in their career, you need to do these three things.

Why your brain is so good at rewriting history

Ever wonder why you remember a particular event differently from others?

Why having intergenerational friendships at work is important

Having older or younger friends at work is key—and not just for career development.

You just might be more productive if you work less

Sometimes, working fewer hours means you can get more done.

5 ways to get out of a work slump

An occasional day of malaise is normal, but if you’re regularly feeling unmotivated, it might be time to consider how to get out of your slump.

This is when gossip can be healthy in the workplace

We know that talking about others can create toxicity (even if it feels cathartic in the moment). But this other sort of gossip can actually be useful.

3 signs that indicate you’ve been working too much

Working too many hours can make you less productive, as well as harm your health.

Why brain-training games don’t work, according to a behavioral scientist

Popular brain games can help you improve at specific tasks, but don’t tend to be especially useful if you’re looking to generally increase mental capacity.

How to know when (and if) it is time to go back to school

Art Markman, vice provost for continuing and professional education at UT Austin, explores the many opportunities available for those looking to advance their careers.

How to train your brain to be more spontaneous

Here are three ways to get better at saying yes to spur-of-the-moment opportunities.

3 ways to stop comparing yourself to others, according to a cognitive scientist

Comparing ourselves to others is natural, but doing it too much can be harmful and productivity-sapping.

Diversity is critical, but orgs can’t reap the full benefits without this

Merely bringing people from different backgrounds into an organization is not enough.

The most effective way to talk to your boss about having too much work

Here are three things you should do before having a conversation.

The pandemic really has made your memory worse

No, you’re not imagining things. Here are three reasons why the pandemic has been bad for your memory.

3 faulty assumptions you’re probably making about your coworkers

We all make assumptions, but these are probably incorrect.

Tech

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs explains why we need to protect reproductive health data

Adobe—yes, Adobe—has one of the best free video-makers out there

3 free cooking resources for people who have no time to cook

News

Workers who joined Starbucks for transgender health benefits worry they are now at risk

Can a Supreme Court justice be removed? Yes, and here’s how

Trump’s war on Twitter ban continues with appeal of lawsuit dismissal

Co.Design

Forget capturing mindshare. It’s time for brands to start giving customers space

Cheech Marin’s new museum plants a flag in the ground for Chicano art

I tried a $40 water bottle that flavors tap water using nothing but scent

Work Life