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CM 186: Ethan Kross on Changing Our Self-Talk

Most of us have a voice in our heads. On some days, it builds our confidence. On others, it tears us down.  Our inner voice is an invisible force that has a big effect on our work and our lives. I’ve often been curious about this voice. What shapes it? What makes it louder? If…

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CM 159: Wayne Baker On The Power of Asking

How much of a role can asking others for help play in achieving our goals? It turns out, quite a bit. In fact, research shows that we’re more likely to achieve success if we make asking for help a part of our strategy. Yet, according to Wayne Baker, author of the book, All You Have…

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CM 016: Michelle Segar on Rethinking Exercise and Motivation

If you are one of the millions of people who struggle to stick with an exercise program, Michelle Segar has a secret for you: It is not your fault; it is a faulty system. After years of studying the science of motivation, Michelle Segar, Ph.D., Director of SHARP — the Sport, Health, and Activity research…

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