A while back I wrote about a program that uses choice to help picky eaters broaden their palates. I just finished reading First Bite: How We […]
Does Group Fitness Rise on the Tide of Relatedness?
My favorite fitness is solo fitness, but I’m increasingly in the minority on that one (or so it seems). There have always been group fitness […]
Organizational Dynamics: Balancing Individual Achievement with Team Success
Whether you work in a formal corporate environment or a laid-back creative one, most of us experience some degree of tension between individual and group […]
The Diminishing Returns of Education for Health Behavior Change
Want someone to quit tobacco? Chances are your persuasive tactics to get them to stop smoking will include some cold hard facts about the damage […]
How A Revolutionary War Hero Used Modern Psychology
Sometimes I think the formal study of behavior science is really about putting names and a framework around concepts we already intuitively understand. After all, […]
Why Do Scientist Badges Work?
If you’ve ever seen me do any version of a talk on motivational design, you know I’m skeptical about the utility of badges for engagement. […]
How Much Can We Personalize Job Rewards Without Being Unfair?
I recently read the book The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael D. Watkins. It was recommended to […]
How to Ask for Favors the Autonomy-Supporting Way
My sister works as a recruiter and HR manager for technology startups in Europe. She has a strong background working with some very successful American […]
A Brand I Can Relate To: Companies Creating Relationships on Social Media
Social media is increasingly becoming an expected channel for companies to communicate with customers, users, and other stakeholders. I’d venture to say that it’s now more […]
It’s Dangerous To Go Alone! The Legend of Zelda and Fundamental Needs
I was never a big gamer, but I did become obsessed with the original NES The Legend of Zelda as a kid. On top of the […]