In the U.S. we prize the importance of finding one’s passion. Recent research with 1.2 million participants from nearly 60 countries finds passion is related to higher achievement. However, this was true in individualistic but not collectivistic cultures. bps.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…

I am thrilled that Choosing Courage, written by my good friend and colleague Jim Detert, is officially released today. It’s a wonderful science-backed book about how to do the right thing successfully—to speak up in a way that creates positive change. jimdetert.com

When we lack power, we tend to draw on generally accepted values as a form of legitimacy when trying to influence others. In line with prior research, those with less power become more communal because they need connection and support to create change. psypost.org/2021/05/member…

Although a father and other caregivers clearly influence boys, when it comes to healthy masculinity in adult men, new research finds that having supportive male friendships mattered the most. livescience.com/toxic-masculin…

Why do people prefer a YouTube channel called Nimilia over Nimfield? Feminine-sounding brands (e.g., ending in a vowel sound) are generally liked more because they are perceived as warmer and thus higher in trustworthiness, sincerity, and friendliness. wsj.com/articles/how-t…

Although there is some support for the bystander effect, 90% of the time at least one person steps in to help when someone is in need. And as the group gets larger, there is a higher likelihood that someone will help. theconversation.com/the-bystander-…

New research finds that people with higher masculine honor beliefs (e.g., a belief men should be brave and fight for themselves and their family) dislike social distancing, believe they should make their own decisions, and hold these views to look good. psypost.org/2021/05/dark-p…

Fascinating: BTS’s Jin’s beauty is in part because of an ideal mix of masculine and feminine. His upper face is masculine, and his lower face is feminine. Science tell us that we make gendered inferences automatically based on facial structure. allkpop.com/article/2021/0…

It’s great news that we now have the highest number of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. However, having 41/500 (or 8.1%) female CEOs means we still have a lot of work to do. I like the phrase in the article: “let’s be optimistic but not exuberant.” fortune.com/2021/06/02/fem…

The most effective leaders balance confidence and humility. Matt Stafford is a good example: “He is attentive, listens, and wants to get better” and at the same time is, “very clear-cut, will let you know what he wants, or what you're doing wrong." therams.com/news/right-bal…

One way to foster inclusion: provide advice without people knowing they are getting advice. Google Docs now provides inclusive language suggestions such as “chairperson” and not "chairman” or “humanity” rather than “mankind.” Seems like a great approach. foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/goog…

Mumpreneur is a portmanteau of mom and entrepreneur. New research finds that the successful mumpreneurs demonstrate a hybrid of stereotypically masculine and feminine qualities. The most successful mumpreneurs balance both. #PatiricaLewis #@KBS_Kent phys.org/news/2021-06-m…

Being wrong sucks. But if we can re-frame that belief regarding the perils of errors by focusing on the benefits of having been wrong in the past, it can take away the sting of a mistake in the present. Helpful ideas from Adam Grant and Daniel Kahneman. forbes.com/sites/timmaure…

Some have recently questioned the usefulness of positive-psychology interventions. However, a 2020 meta-analysis found the interventions had significant small to medium effects on well-being, strengths, quality of life, depression, anxiety, and stress. chronicle.com/article/effect…

Fairness is so ingrained into human (and many animal species) nature that even one and a half years old children reward someone for being fair (though they don’t yet punish unfair behavior). Interesting piece by Matthew Warren. digest.bps.org.uk/2021/06/15/at-…

Fascinating research by Kristin Bain, @tamarkreps, Nate Meikle, & Elizabeth Tenney finds that amplification—publicly endorsing & giving credit to another's idea—increases the status of the person who provided an idea, and the person who amplifies them. hbr.org/2021/06/resear…

Carl Nassib's courage will help so many professional athletes, as well as others in the LGBTQ community in society. Thank you for being a role model for how to be brave and inspiring! espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

For anyone interested in learning, growing, and building your skills, I highly recommend the Power of Flexing by my wonderful colleague and friend 迷药 春药 催情药 听话水 乖乖水. Jump online and buy it now (and leave a review)! amazon.com/Power-Flexing-…

It is ridiculous that the women at the top of our judicial branch, members of the Supreme Court, were interrupted more than male justices. It’s sad we needed a study to demonstrate this effect but it is good positive changes are (finally) being made. cnn.com/2021/10/13/pol…

It’s funny because it’s true. Hilarious and poignant SNL sketch about men and (the challenges of) connection. youtu.be/9XOt2Vh0T8w