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Dr. Patricia Thompson in the Press
Dr. Patricia Thompson is an award-winning corporate psychologist who has been featured extensively in the media. Read on for a sample of some of the articles in which she has provided expert advice.
Unexpected Lessons In The Art Of Failing Gracefully
FAST COMPANY
Everyone hates the “F” word—failure. But in business, and in life, it goes with the territory. Whether it’s launching a business, trying something new, or simply putting yourself out there, you’re taking a risk. Read more
3 Ways to Prevent Your Workload from Crushing You
MONEY
So much for 9 to 5. The average full-time salaried employee is now putting in nearly 10 hours a day, according to a recent Gallup poll (up slightly from a weekly average of 47 hours in 2007). Read more
Making Gratitude Part of Your Company Culture
Entrepreneur
Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to reflect on all that we’re grateful for, but for some companies, gratitude is not a once-a-year occasion, but is a value embedded in their company culture. Read more
7 Ways to Be a Better Leader
ENTREPRENEUR
If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to first be a successful leader. After all, motivating and inspiring your team to come in every day and do their best work is arguably the single most important aspect of the job. Read more
Why Whiners Don’t Win at Work
CNN
Huh? How to Be a Better Listener
The Network Journal
Being a good listener is vital in business. Listening is an important skill in business because it is an essential communication tool. Read more
Are You Really Embracing Workplace Diversity?
HUFFINGTON POST
The benefits of diversity in the workplace are many. Having a diverse and inclusive work force is linked to greater innovation and creativity. Organizations with females in top management and on boards show better financial results. Read more
7 Habits of Highly Resilient People
LADY LUX
Have you ever noticed how some people are stressed during transitions while others seem to be unfazed by it all? People who can face failure, or stressful situations, without getting overwhelemed are showing emotional resilience. Read more
Using Failure as Fuel: the Anti-Bio
Glass Hammer
The failed start-up. The lost job. The botched client pitch. The college rejection letter. Most missteps along our career path make us cringe and want to put the experience out of sight Read more
Subtle Ways Employers Discourage Employees from Taking Vacations
MONSTER
When world’s greatest widget maker Steve Jones took the job at your organization a few years ago his compensation package likely included some vacation time or a timeline for when he’d eventually earn some paid time off. Has Steve used his vacation time? If so, great. If not, have you stopped to wonder why? Read more
Startup Blues: How to Stay Motivated When Launching a Business
MADAME NOIRE
Why Taking Breaks Makes You More Productive
Mind Body Green
Before I decided to launch my own business, I worked for a busy corporate consulting firm. There was a lot about that firm that was great: the staff was bright and talented, we took pride in our work Read more
Want to read more of Dr. Thompson’s articles? Visit her blog here.