Many leaders find it difficult to give direct feedback without alienating the other person, especially when it comes to sensitive topics such as calling out bad behavior. Part of being a leader, ...

One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

Louise Crowley has received funding from the Irish Higher Education Authority and the Irish Research Council. The average person will spend more than 3,500 days at work, so toxic behaviour in the ...

Have you ever had to deal with a sarcastic co-worker? Or maybe you've asked your colleagues for feedback only to find later that they gossiped or spread rumors behind your back. Seventy percent of ...

To achieve more appropriate behavior, take a naughty child from the classroom, ignore his deviant behavior, but praise him when he's good. This item is part of a JSTOR Collection.

Zhanna Lyubykh receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Laurie J. Barclay receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of ...

Many people who seek out services from psychotherapists or counselors have “behavior modification” included as part of their treatment. This could involve a behavioral plan for children (to help ...

Are you keeping up with your New Year’s resolution? If you're like most folks, you're probably hard at work on that new diet or workout program. While you’re doing those next 25 crunches, ask yourself ...