Art Markman, a former psychology professor and current Senior Vice Provost at the University of Texas at Austin, shares insights on handling challenging employees. He discusses strategies for managing communication issues, from passive-aggressive behavior to excessive politeness. Markman emphasizes the importance of tailored feedback and active listening to enhance workplace dynamics. He also offers advice on empowering employees to be more assertive, promoting a supportive environment to foster their growth.

Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss time perception, the decline of memory with age, the power of accumulated wisdom, debunking the Mozart effect, the critical role of sleep in memory and emotional well-being, and the importance of scheduling happiness and meaningful conversations.

Dr. Art Markman discusses tools, tips and tricks for editing our behaviors and achieving our goals. It’s an incredibly practical episode for those of us who want to lose that weight, write that book and change our lives. Topics include why we tend to fail with habit change, how to live a good life and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you really took a sustained break from work? No emails. No calls. No taking care of that one little thing. For most of us — particularly in the United States -- it's been too long. As we head into the end-of-year holidays, we asked University of Texas psychology professor Art Markman and Cornell University associate professor Kaitlin Wooley to explain why it's so important to take real vacations (or even staycations) and how individuals, bosses, and organizations can do a better job of making them happen.

In this engaging discussion, Art Markman, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and K.P. Procko, a biochemistry professor, explore the transformative potential of AI in education. They address concerns about AI tutors possibly undermining critical thinking. The pair also highlight the necessity for colleges to adapt, focusing on how AI tools can enhance lesson planning while urging educators to maintain a collaborative learning environment. They emphasize personal growth and critical thinking to navigate the evolving landscape shaped by AI.