I/O Psych and Leadership

Transitioning from military service to civilian life represents a significant change for veterans, bringing opportunities and challenges. Many service members are at a step where they have mixed feelings about looking forward to this new chapter and are eager to apply the skills and experiences gained in the military to civilian careers. However, this transition…

In today’s interconnected world, transparency is more than just a buzzword; it’s a cornerstone of trust, efficiency, and sustainability in any organization or relationship. However, the absence of transparency — a state of opaqueness that shrouds decisions, processes, and information — can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the immediate context. The lack of transparency…

What exactly defines leadership? This question can elicit countless interpretations and definitions, each as unique as the individual who voices it. However, in exploring leadership’s essence, I’ve distilled it to a potent formula in three letters: V.I.S. So, what stands behind this cryptic abbreviation? It represents the foundational pillars crucial for anyone aspiring to lead…

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, organizations constantly seek the secret sauce to innovation, resilience, and sustained performance. Amidst the myriad of strategies and models, one foundational element emerges as critical yet often overlooked partly because of its obscurity: Psychological Safety. This concept, though intangible, holds the power to transform workplace dynamics, foster innovation,…

 In Servant Leadership, the philosophy emphasizes the leader’s role as a servant first; fostering a culture of growth, empowerment, and communal success lies a nuanced challenge—holding people accountable and responsible. This aspect of leadership, often willingly disregarded or avoided under the guise of “empathy,” is arguably one of the most complex and demanding facets of embodying…

In the age of information overload, evaluating the quality and credibility of the sources we use is crucial. With the abundance of online information, it becomes increasingly important to employ critical evaluation techniques to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the information we consume. Two popular evaluation frameworks, SIFT and CRAAP, can assist in this…

Written based on a speech from Coach Kirby Smart 1. You will make decisions that negatively affect the people you care about. Leadership will involve making difficult decisions that can hurt the people we care about. True leaders understand the weight of responsibility and are willing to bear the burden of these hard choices. They…

The connection between work motivation theories and Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs offers valuable insights into understanding human behavior in the workplace. While some theories have a more direct link to Maslow’s hierarchy, they all contribute to our understanding of motivation. 1. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory complements Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by highlighting factors influencing motivation,…

A topic that often lurks behind closed doors, whispering secrets in the hallways and water coolers of corporate power, the intriguing world of nepotism in the workplace. It’s a controversial subject that ignites fiery discussions about whether it is or is not a point of contention. A Meritocracy:Imagine a workplace where talent and dedication reign…

In the TEDtalk, Dr Seahorn covers PTSD and some of its effects on the brain, body, and emotions from a scientific as well as personal experience perspective since she is married to a Vietnam War Veteran. She mentions that you can’t tell if a person has PTSD and how it’s referred to as the hidden…