How do we reconcile this tension? In a paper published in Consumer Psychology Review, I introduce the Pathways for Avoiding Self-Sanction (PASS) model, which explains how consumers can escape guilt or ...

Toxic leaders often advance faster in some workplaces. This happens because company systems may reward aggressive, self-serving actions. Such environments can lead to employee exhaustion and reduced ...

Every December, stressed-out parents joke about it. A defiant toddler scribbles on the wall and suddenly someone mutters, “Santa’s bringing you coal this year.” For generations, the threat has been ...

In recent weeks, the behavior of bad men — or the bad behavior of regular men — has begun to be exposed. With assistantships funded at $23,000, full tuition waivers, and generous health insurance, ...

The second article in this two-part series looks at how employees can best handle a toxic boss, and how employers can and should intervene if they spot trouble. Sadly, most people have worked under a ...

In a previous post I wrote about several “forbidden phrases” that psychologists should not say to students or clients. I started with “Let’s have sex!” (mostly to attract more clicks). The others ...