Art Markman

Is it time to update your career goals? (And if so, how?) Periodically taking stock of your values can help you adjust your goals over the long term to find success and satisfaction.

Your overall career goals can drive how you make decisions about opportunities to pursue. So, how can you update those goals as you and your circumstances change? My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Navigating a late-career change The things that translate from one career path to another are durable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

Over the last few months, I have made a major career shift. If you find yourself facing a late-career change, there are some things you can do to be successful. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Neuroticism Part II: Social Media and Personality Tests Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · February 27 · 8m

The Two Guys on Your Head discussion of neuroticism continues with an exploration of personality tests as well as ways that social media influences happiness. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Young People See Fewer Win-Win Situations Than Older People People believe that a situation is zero-sum when one person's success entails that other people are less well-off. New research suggests believe in zero-sum changes with age.

Some cool new research explores whether older and younger adults differ in whether they see the world as essentially a zero-sum game. My latest for Psychology Today. @psychtoday.bsky.social

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New Research in Neuroticism Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · February 20 · 8m

The latest Two Guys on Your Head explores new work on how neuroticism affects negative feelings.
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Compliments Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 02/13/2026 · 8m

Do you give enough compliments? Are you good at receiving them. On the latest Two Guys on Your Head, the psychology of compliments. @kutnews.bsky.social

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How to let go of resentment on the job Letting negativity stew isn't good for anyone.

Have you got someone at work you truly resent? That often lets those folks live rent-free in your head. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, a few things you can do to let go of those resentments.

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Why Do Neurotic People Have So Many Negative Feelings? Research suggests that high neuroticism (compared to low) leads people to experience more negative and less positive feelings. A new study suggest why that happens.

People high in neuroticism (compared to low) experience more negative feelings and fewer positive feelings. Some cool new research explores why that is. My latest for @psychtoday.bsky.social

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Theory Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 02/06/2026 · 8m

People often dismiss an explanation by calling it a mere "theory." That is a misunderstanding of the powerful role that theories play in our understanding. From the latest Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Higher education needs to change in order to survive the AI economy If colleges want to stay relevant in a volatile job market, they need to redesign their approach to teaching.

I am pleased to announce that I have taken on the new role as Chief Academic Officer at Minerva Project. I am looking forward to helping colleges and universities better serve the education needs of students and faculty in this complex time for higher ed.

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Beliefs About a Person’s True Self Affects Our Evaluations When people experience a decision conflict, we make judgments about which of their preferences reflects their "true self." New research explores this concept.

For my latest @psychtoday.bsky.social post, some cool new research on people's beliefs in a true self and how that affects how we interpret internal conflicts people have when making decisions.

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Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/30/2026 · 8m

There is a difference between being safe in an environment and feeling safe in that environment. The bridge between them is trust. Catch the discussion in this week's Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social

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If work leaves you no time for life, try this calendar trick Real work-life balance starts with putting life on your calendar.

You can have work-life balance, but only if you schedule it. Yeah, really. Get life on the calendar. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Stagnating on the job? Try these strategies If your job feels like a routine you can do on autopilot, these three strategies from a cognitive scientist can reinvigorate you.

If you are feeling like you’re stuck in a routine at work, there are some things you can do to snap out of it. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Compensation Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/24/2026 · 8m

What are the forms of compensation for the work you do? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.

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3 questions to consider before making a career pivot Here are three important considerations to keep in mind if you think a significant career move may be in your future.

Are you considering a career shift? As someone who has done just such a thing recently, there are some important things to think about. I discuss three of them in my latest for @fastcompany.com

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Desensitization Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/16/2026 · 8m

This week’s Two Guys on your Head looks at how we become desensitized to things in our world. @kutnews.bsky.social

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Why most strategic plans fail just as often as New Year's resolutions Companies spend millions of dollars creating strategic plans, and yet most of these plans fail. Here's how to create one that works.

High-level leaders love strategic planning, even though organizations often spend more money developing those plans than implementing them. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, some thoughts on why these strategic plans often fail.

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Early Specialization? Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 01/02/2026 · 8m

New research explores whether specializing early is necessary for becoming the best in the world at something. We explore this work in the latest Two Guys on Your Head. @kutnews.bsky.social

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How to wind down for the year With a little planning before you unplug, you can fully enjoy your holiday downtime and help ensure your return to work is smooth going.

Some thoughts about winding down for the holidays and then gearing back up afterward. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Stupidity Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 12/19/2025 · 8m

You'd think Two Guys on Your Head would have done a show on stupidity a long time ago. But, better late than never. @kutnews.bsky.social

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How to deal with an annoying direct report Here are strategies for identifying with and dealing with four different types of difficult direct reports.

And the conclusion of my @fastcompany.com series on annoying colleagues ends with the annoying direct report.

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How to deal with an annoying boss Look for these four types of maddening managers.

My series for @fastcompany.com on dealing with annoying people at work continues with an exploration of annoying (but not toxic) bosses.

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Grief, Work and The Gig Economy Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/28/2025 · 8m

We continue the Two Guys on Your Head series on grief at work with an exploration of other workplaces like remote work and gig work.

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Grief and Work Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/21/2025 · 8m

If you suffer a loss, your grief may take twists and turns over a long period of time. That can affect your work. Two Guys on Your Head explores how grief affects work.

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How to deal with annoying peers Each situation is far from one-size-fits-all.

Ever had an annoying colleague? Figuring out how to deal with them depends on what exactly is making them annoying. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Making a good impression in a new job Listening and being humble are two key things to keep in mind.

If you start a new job, you would like to hit the ground running, but also make a good impression on your new colleagues. In my latest for @fastcompany.com, a few things you can do. (I hope that I listen to my own advice...)

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Tips On Making Decision Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/14/2025 · 8m

Making complex decisions is not just cognitively complex, it is emotionally difficult. In the latest Two Guys on Your Head, we explore some tips for dealing with these major decisions. @kutnews.bsky.social

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How to deal with grief at work Facing the unimaginable changes everything.

Most workplaces will give you some time off with the loss of a loved one. But, the grief process kicks in for more things than someone's passing. And it lasts longer than you might expect. My latest for @fastcompany.com.

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Complex Decision Making Podcast Episode · Two Guys on Your Head · 11/07/2025 · 8m

What happens when making complex life decisions? We explore this issue in the latest Two Guys on Your Head.
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