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Art Markman
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Cognitive Psychologist, author, sax player, Chief Academic Officer at Minerva Project.
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People often dismiss an explanation by calling it a mere "theory." That is a misunderstanding of the powerful role that theories play in our understanding. From the latest Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Theory
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 02/06/2026 · 8m
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February 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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I am pleased to announce that I have taken on the new role as Chief Academic Officer at Minerva Project. I am looking forward to helping colleges and universities better serve the education needs of students and faculty in this complex time for higher ed.

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Higher education needs to change in order to survive the AI economy
If colleges want to stay relevant in a volatile job market, they need to redesign their approach to teaching.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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For my latest @psychtoday.bsky.social post, some cool new research on people's beliefs in a true self and how that affects how we interpret internal conflicts people have when making decisions.

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Beliefs About a Person’s True Self Affects Our Evaluations
When people experience a decision conflict, we make judgments about which of their preferences reflects their "true self." New research explores this concept.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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There is a difference between being safe in an environment and feeling safe in that environment. The bridge between them is trust. Catch the discussion in this week's Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/30/2026 · 8m
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January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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You can have work-life balance, but only if you schedule it. Yeah, really. Get life on the calendar. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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If work leaves you no time for life, try this calendar trick
Real work-life balance starts with putting life on your calendar.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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If you are feeling like you’re stuck in a routine at work, there are some things you can do to snap out of it. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Stagnating on the job? Try these strategies
If your job feels like a routine you can do on autopilot, these three strategies from a cognitive scientist can reinvigorate you.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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What are the forms of compensation for the work you do? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.

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Compensation
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/24/2026 · 8m
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January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Are you considering a career shift? As someone who has done just such a thing recently, there are some important things to think about. I discuss three of them in my latest for @fastcompany.com

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3 questions to consider before making a career pivot
Here are three important considerations to keep in mind if you think a significant career move may be in your future.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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This week’s Two Guys on your Head looks at how we become desensitized to things in our world. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Desensitization
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/16/2026 · 8m
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January 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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High-level leaders love strategic planning, even though organizations often spend more money developing those plans than implementing them. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, some thoughts on why these strategic plans often fail.

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Why most strategic plans fail just as often as New Year's resolutions
Companies spend millions of dollars creating strategic plans, and yet most of these plans fail. Here's how to create one that works.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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New research explores whether specializing early is necessary for becoming the best in the world at something. We explore this work in the latest Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Early Specialization?
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/02/2026 · 8m
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January 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Some thoughts about winding down for the holidays and then gearing back up afterward. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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How to wind down for the year
With a little planning before you unplug, you can fully enjoy your holiday downtime and help ensure your return to work is smooth going.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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You'd think Two Guys on Your Head would have done a show on stupidity a long time ago. But, better late than never. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Stupidity
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 12/19/2025 · 8m
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December 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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And the conclusion of my @fastcompany.com series on annoying colleagues ends with the annoying direct report.

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How to deal with an annoying direct report
Here are strategies for identifying with and dealing with four different types of difficult direct reports.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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My series for @fastcompany.com on dealing with annoying people at work continues with an exploration of annoying (but not toxic) bosses.

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How to deal with an annoying boss
Look for these four types of maddening managers.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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We continue the Two Guys on Your Head series on grief at work with an exploration of other workplaces like remote work and gig work.

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Grief, Work and The Gig Economy
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/28/2025 · 8m
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November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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If you suffer a loss, your grief may take twists and turns over a long period of time. That can affect your work. Two Guys on Your Head explores how grief affects work.

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Grief and Work
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/21/2025 · 8m
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Ever had an annoying colleague? Figuring out how to deal with them depends on what exactly is making them annoying. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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How to deal with annoying peers
Each situation is far from one-size-fits-all.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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If you start a new job, you would like to hit the ground running, but also make a good impression on your new colleagues. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, a few things you can do. (I hope that I listen to my own advice...)

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Making a good impression in a new job
Listening and being humble are two key things to keep in mind.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Making complex decisions is not just cognitively complex, it is emotionally difficult. In the latest Two Guys on Your Head, we explore some tips for dealing with these major decisions. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Tips On Making Decision
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/14/2025 · 8m
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November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Most workplaces will give you some time off with the loss of a loved one. But, the grief process kicks in for more things than someone's passing. And it lasts longer than you might expect. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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How to deal with grief at work
Facing the unimaginable changes everything.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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What happens when making complex life decisions? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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Complex Decision Making
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/07/2025 · 8m
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November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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There has been a lot of research on overconfidence in psychology. But, it is hard to know what happens when you get good feedback on your performance. Until now. This week's Two Guys on Your Head explores research involving chess experts. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Overconfidence
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 10/24/2025 · 8m
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October 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Have you ever tried to do something creative? There are ways to improve the quality of your creative ideas. Here are a few suggestions in my latest for @fastcompany.com.

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3 ways to improve the quality of your ideas
Research on creativity shows that the people who come up with the best ideas are the ones who come up with the most ideas.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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As Albert King sang, if it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all. The latest Two Guys on Your Head looks at bad luck and anxiety. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Bad Luck, Superstitions, and Safety Behaviors
Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 10/17/2025 · 8m
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October 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM