Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work Ever wonder why less skilled colleagues seem overly confident while experts doubt themselves? The Dunning-Kruger effect, identified by David Dunning and Justin Kruger in their 1999 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study, explains this paradox. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how this … Read more
How to Respond to Spicy Comments in Meetings with Calm and Intelligence Workplace meetings can be a minefield of sharp remarks and tense moments, but public speaking coach Emmanuel Chila offers five key strategies—plus a bonus sixth—to handle spicy comments with poise and intelligence. From dodging remarks to using humor or asserting authority, these techniques … Read more
Burnout Risk: Is Your Job Draining You? Take This Test Burnout, the “professional evil of the century,” strikes hardest in high-pressure jobs like project management, with 40% of U.S. workers and 34% of French employees at risk, per LinkedIn and OpinionWay studies. Psychologist Catherine Vasey, author of Burn-out: Find it and Stop it, calls it … Read more
Conscious Unbossing: How It Impacts Your Career and Mental Health Feeling overwhelmed by workplace pressure or disconnected from traditional career goals? You’re not alone. A 2025 study by OpinionWay reveals 45% of French employees face psychological distress, driven by individualism, pressure, and lack of recognition. Enter “conscious unbossing,” a trend where Gen Z and Millennials … Read more