Poor performance happens.  Sometimes it might be related to skill, and other times, will.  Even in the greatest organization, people are bound to make mistakes.  When this happens, feedback must be provided to get performance back on track.  Unfortunately, people tend to avoid providing this type of feedback as it is often aversive to them and the recipient. But it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I offer you 7 tips for delivering feedback that helps performance, not hurts. By the way,...

Want to develop, sustain, or repair any relationship? Some people seem to be engaged in happy relationships, the reciprocal nature of which might be described as magical as each person fulfills their significant other’s needs while simultaneously meeting their own.  Many people make earnest attempts at developing and maintaining these types of relationships.  And fail.  Unfortunately, this can result in severe and debilitating pain that can derail even the best of us.  But there’s good news....

I’d like to talk to you about one of the simplest yet most powerful approach for creating success. And in our personal or professional lives, the simpler things are, the better.   This approach has been instrumental in saving countless lives. It has also helped people and even the largest organizations achieve their most challenging goals. Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best...

In this episode, Behavior Analyst  Dr. Bruce Tinor breaks down  then compares and contrasts racism from racist through a behavior analytic lens.  We also discuss systematic racism, being a black behavior analyst, and potential behavior analytic solutions for making a dent in issues associated with racism.  Links: Dr. Tinor's LinkedIn The Shame of American Education Video Black Applied Behavior Analysis The Behavioral Observations Podcast Dr. Merrill Winston Anika Costa The Behavioral...

Did you know there is an instructional approach that can accelerate student learning from 2 to 8 times faster than current instructional approaches?  Check out this episode to learn more about the largest research that was ever conducted in education to find out what this approach is, and why it's not being used everywhere.  Below are some links related to the content discussed in this episode. The Shame of American Education Project Follow Through Morningside Academy CABAS Be sure to...

Communication is very complex. Even the slightest change in tone, volume, or cadence  can alter the communicative intent as experienced by the listener.   In this episode I discuss what you should be aware of, and what you can do instead.  Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others. 

Struggling with internal obstacles like fear and anxiety?  Well, you aren't alone.  Unfortunately, most of us have not been properly equipped with the tools for overcoming these obstacles.  This leads us to engage in behaviors that actually make things worse.  Check out this episode for practical tips rooted in behavior science for overcoming obstacles, living a more valued life, and achieving value driven goals.  Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a...

There are lots of well meaning people who give instructions and advice as a means of helping people; unfortunately their "telling" behavior falls far short of the desired result.  Why is this?  Because their "telling" behavior, regardless of how it is delivered, can actually be de-motivating and lead to a number of other issues. If you've already subscribed to this podcast, be sure to subscribe to my Heart & Science YouTube Channel for more content grounded in the science of human...

If you are tired of people in leadership positions engaging in behaviors that leave you frustrated, downtrodden, and otherwise make you want to leave your current position, then this episode is definitely for you.  And if you are in a leadership position and struggling with retention, this episode also might be for you, too! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and...