Andrew Quagliata

Lies, Lying, and Dealing With Liars

I once had an acquaintance who was really smart and fun to hang out with, but he had a really bad habit. He told elaborate lies. Research...

Cognitive Bias and My Family’s COVID-19 Bubble Agreement

The uncertainty, fear, and misinformation we experience in crisis situations can lead to poor decision making. And poor decision making...

The Golden Rule Is Broken

From the pegboard above the stove in my grandmother's kitchen hung utensils, a few small pots, and a metal sign that read: Do unto others...

Standing in the Gap

We experience various levels of tension every day. And during a global pandemic we are all experiencing a common tension. We may be...

What Quality Should You Develop?

“What quality should we continue to develop as we transition from college to our careers?” This question was posed to me a couple years...

Work That Is Real

I’ve come across Marge Piercy’s poem “To Be of Use” in a few different places over the years and each time I read it, I appreciate it in...

Leading In Difficult Times

The uncertainty brought on by difficult experiences triggers fear in our brains. From an evolutionary perspective, this has helped our...

Listening as a Means of Persuasion

Students and executives arrive in my classes and workshops with a desire to improve their communication skills. Without exception...

The Opposite of Action Isn’t Inaction

When I was in college I read a book titled, “Write It Down, Make It Happen.” The book prompted me to begin writing down my goals, and I...

Keeping Quiet

by Pablo Neruda Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth let’s not speak in any...

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