The Secret Behind Why We Judge Others Unfairly

Can you think of a time that you waited for someone who was late.  Did you automatically make a judgement about their character? Were you thinking “how rude!” or “he must think his time is...

How "Decoys" Trick Us into Spending More $$

Imagine you go to the movies. As soon as you walk through the door, the aroma of buttered popcorn hijacks every ounce of willpower and before you know it you're standing at the snack counter. A small...

The Flawed Brain That Tricks The Mind

When you hear the word bias, what comes to mind? Racial prejudice? Or maybe you think of mainstream media or a particular political persuasion. But I know… you’re not biased, right? Sorry, you are....

8 Signs Groupthink May be Crippling Your Team

Have you ever wondered why some teams thrive while others struggle to survive? Research shows that there are invisible forces that may be undermining the success of your team.

Why Facts Don't Win Arguments

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to dismiss a positive remark but a negative one can bounce around your head for days?What makes opposing, adverse, or unfavorable information so sticky? And why...

Why Fake News Fools the Best of Us

Fake news. Prior to our last election cycle, those weren't words we heard much. But today, thanks to social media, fake news travels faster than ever. With 2.23 billion monthly active users, it's no...

When Caution Becomes Paranoia

The recent Coronavirus scare is saturating the media lately, and with good reason. But, what you may not know is the invisible force that may be turning caution into paranoia.

Brain Science of Super Bowl X

As you gear up for Super Bowl LIV this weekend, take a trip back in time to the contest between the Cowboys and the Steelers in 1976. Researchers weren't just watching the game; they were studying...

Pass the Turkey, Survive the Politics

When you think of the potentially dangerous things you’re exposed to, what comes to mind? The sun? pollution? gun violence? How about Thanksgiving?

3 Pitfalls to Overconfidence

"Fake it 'til you make it." We all do it at times. But, do you know someone who is really terrible at something, and he or she doesn't even know it? Not only are they clueless they're terrible at...

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