Posts by Dr. Travis Bradberry
How Complaining Rewires Your Brain for Negativity
Research shows that most people complain once a minute during a typical conversation. Complaining sometimes feels good, but it isn’t good for you.
Read More13 Habits of Exceptionally Likeable People
Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few — the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likeable is under your control, and it’s a matter of…
Read MoreAre You Promotable?
It’s almost September, and year-end reviews are just around the corner. It isn’t too late to show your boss that you’re worthy of a promotion. Maybe you’ve been holding down the same position for a few years and are ready to move up. Maybe your company is going through some internal shuffling and you’re expecting…
Read MoreHow Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Toxic People
Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s buttons. Either way, they create unnecessary complexity, strife, and worst of all stress. Studies have long shown that stress can have a lasting,…
Read MoreHow to Make Yourself Work When You Don’t Want To
Procrastination affects everyone. It sneaks up on most people when they’re tired or bored, but for some, procrastination can be a full-fledged addiction. They avoid all day the work that is right in front of them, only to go home and toil late into the night, frantically trying to finish what they could have easily…
Read MoreHow to Impress Your Boss (7 Steps)
We all want to get ahead. Still, even when it seems you’re doing everything right — you’re never late to work, rarely take a sick day, and always meet deadlines — promotions can be few and far between. You’re putting the work in, so why aren’t you getting rewarded? The answer is simple: you don’t…
Read MoreThe Only 5 Interview Questions That Really Matter and How to Answer Them
msn money Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, describes his hiring process this way: I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work directly for that person. Zuckerberg’s comment illustrates an overlooked, yet fundamental, truth about hiring—people are ultimately looking for someone they want to work with. This is…
Read MoreHow Successful People Stay Calm
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control. If…
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