Research

According to science, those with ADHD thrive in creative situations more than others. People with ADHD tendencies may be more valuable in fields where innovation and non-traditional approaches are needed like marketing, product design, technology and computer engineering. A study at the University of Michigan examined how students with and without ADHD performed creative tasks …read more.

For years, there have been conflicting findings on what effect serotonin has on the brain. Does it increase pleasure or anxiety? Does it promote or inhibit locomotion? According to new research from Stanford University, it can do all of the above. Researchers found that the serotonin system is made up of at least two (and …read more.

Virtual reality (VR) is a great tool for video games and parties, but it can also help us connect and show empathy towards people. New research from Stanford University found that if people use VR to see what other people go through, it can give them more empathy than most. The research consisted of two …read more.

Being honest isn’t always easy, but it can lead to rewarding experiences that people would miss otherwise if they tell a fib or half-truth to avoid perceived uncomfortable situations. Through a series of experiments, the findings of which were published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, Emma Levine, assistant professor of behavioral science at …read more.

My client grasps wildly for options, finding each insufficient. I stand back holding space, ready to support and willing to encourage. Amazingly, she reached this state about half an hour into our first coaching session! After some deep breaths, she tries again. She reaches a small foothold she had not noticed in her frustration and …read more.

Our perceptions of emotions on another person’s face may depend on our pre-conceived views of how we understand emotions, according to research from New York University (NYU). Recognizing facial expressions and emotions are a necessary part of everyday social life and how we perceive other’s emotions can set the tone for our relationships. Research participants …read more.

As someone who knows a lot about individual’s behavior change and organizational systems changes, I sometimes feel like an imposter. Over the past three years, I’ve researched, published and designed courses about change management. I have also become a mother, a full-time student, a business owner and a credentialed coach. And yet, despite experiencing significant …read more.

We’ve all heard the saying, “There are no stupid questions.” It’s an old adage from our school days, right? However, our teachers may have been on to something. A new study from Iowa State University shows that asking questions—whether it’s a student or a professor—can help everyone learn. If you take Jason Chan’s class, be …read more.

A change in mindset might not only affect you, but also the people around you. A recent research study found that when teachers changed their mindset from believing that only some students could learn math well to believing that all students could, student achievement increased. “When teachers adopt a ‘growth mindset’ about maths, the gains …read more.

It’s typical to hear that to get ahead in the workforce, you need to be seen and stand out. While that may be true for men, it’s not always the case for women. Three sociologists from Stanford University spent two years immersed in a women’s professional development program at a large U.S. nonprofit and found …read more.