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Article snippet: Want to know the secret to keeping employees engaged and productive? According to a new book, managers should learn to “praise the work, validate the person.”  In Validation: The New Approach to Change That Will Transform How You Love, Lead, and Live, Dr. Caroline Fleck writes that research shows that employees on teams that score…

We tend to view entrepreneurs and innovators as mavericks. The lone hero taking risks and changing the world. But here is the paradox. The best innovators don’t just think differently, they work well with others. The ability to build relationships is the defining characteristic of the serial intrapreneur. The Myth Of The Risk Taking Entrepreneur The…

What’s the big idea? The secret to influencing others isn’t about persuasion—it’s about validation. In Validation, clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck reveals how acknowledging and accepting others’ experiences can strengthen relationships, defuse conflicts, and even increase self-compassion. Through captivating stories and actionable techniques, she introduces eight powerful skills to harness validation’s transformative impact. Validation uncovers how truly seeing and…

Caroline Fleck is a clinical psychologist with expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a treatment for borderline personality disorder. According to Fleck, DBT was the first behavioral therapy to balance an emphasis on change with one on acceptance. “The underlying message in DBT is, ‘You’re doing the best you can, and you need to do better.’ DBT therapists…

February ushered in a variety of groundbreaking psychology books that explore the complexities of human emotion, connection, and personal growth. From mastering emotional regulation to understanding the power of storytelling, these five works offer fresh insights into how we think, feel, and navigate the world. Whether you’re looking to break free from routine, strengthen relationships,…

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I’m pleased to share what I consider the most promising, must-read nonfiction titles scheduled for release in February 2025. These titles make up our third group of nominees for Season 26 of the Next Big Idea Club. Our Next Big Idea Club curators—Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink—will review my selections and…

Click here for the full article on Vice. There are certainly some “right” and “wrong” ways to raise a child. For example, abuse of any sort is a no-go, while offering unconditional love is a must-do. But certain science-backed methods of parenting can help your child develop important life skills. Stanford psychologist Caroline Fleck, who…

If one of your goals this year is to strengthen your relationships, Adam Grant has some book recommendations for you. The Wharton organizational psychologist and best-selling author released his list of books to “feed your mind” in the upcoming year and dedicated an entire section to relationships and communication. “As I reviewed this winter’s new releases, I…

When your child is having a meltdown at the grocery store or refusing to get out of bed for school in the morning, it’s tempting — and understandable — to want to scold them and list off all the reasons why these behaviors are not OK. But it turns out that talking might not actually be the…