As leaders, we've all experienced it: walking into a room and immediately sensing the "vibe." It can be good—the energy of an excited team celebrating a win—or bad—a heavy atmosphere when morale is low.

What if I told you that the key to employee retention and productivity isn’t salary or perks, but something simpler and more profound? It’s rooted in our psychology and shapes both how and why we work. In this article, I’m inviting you to explore one of modern psychology’s key insights into motivation and satisfaction.

Remember that feeling when you were excited to tackle an important project at work? Your motivation was super high and you dove in with laser focus, determined to make serious progress. But then, after a period of intense concentration and effort...

In the morning, your alarm goes off and after hitting that snooze button several times you finally manage to get your body into an upright position. It may not have been the most restful night of your life, but you’ve managed a full eight...

Why should every leader want to prevent burnout? It’s not just about caring for the employees; it’s about the economic sustainability of your business. There are at least four reasons to take preventive measures.

I spoke with a friend recently about her burnout experience. She shared her overwhelming feelings of exhaustion, loss of joy in life, and deteriorating physical health. Gosh, how exhausted she sounded. Remember those dementors from Harry Potter who...

When I fell into burnout, I wondered why it hadn’t happened in my previous jobs. I’ve always worked hard, whether it was the sleepless nights as an event manager, or the intense focus required for microscopic brain surgeries as a doctoral...

In the heart of the buzzing business district, Ella sat amidst a sea of sleek glass and endless possibilities. She had just started a job at a startup that was growing quickly—her dream job.  She was filled with excitement,  and was ready...

Depression has worsened despite being known for centuries, plagued by poor diagnosis and ineffective treatments. This article explores depression's biological, psychological, and social causes while debunking the outdated monoamine theory that has dominated psychiatry.