Max just closed his laptop after a brutal weekly check-in with his boss. The entire conversation focused on Max’s performance: how he’s missing deadlines and turning in subpar work, and how it’s ...

Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...

Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...

How Negative Self-Talk Wreaks Havoc on Our Lives. Source: PeopleImages / GettyImages We all talk to ourselves. Self-talk is what separates us from other species and leads us to the top of the food ...

When it comes to giving negative feedback at work, the so-called "compliment sandwich"—praise, criticism, praise—may no longer be effective, according to ongoing research from the Ivey Business School ...

Whether valid or unfairly given, negative reviews present a challenge because they are publicly visible and can influence potential customers’ perceptions. The main challenges include mitigating the ...