This article is part of my series on schema theory and how early “rules for survival” can become default leadership behaviors. Here, I’m focusing on a domain I see repeatedly in executive coaching, ...

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "Psychological Foundations of Autonomy and Burnout," authored by Julie A. Overbey, Ph.D., MSA, and Pamela Ann Gordon, ...

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, we find ourselves on a fascinating journey of human-technology interaction. AI, once confined to the realm of science fiction, is now ...

Do you trust your employees? Psychology suggests you should. When employees are trusted, empowered, and equipped to make certain decisions about how, when, and where they work–a concept known as job ...

A recent paper by Wallace and McIntyre, published in the October issue of Journal of Theoretical Social Psychology, suggests social autonomy can have negative consequences. Specifically, “social ...

Psychologist Edward L. Deci died on Feb. 14, 2026. He was 83. His loss is humanity’s loss. His life was humanity’s great gain. If you ever felt your motivation drain away under a micromanaging boss, ...

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