How well people exercise their agency will determine the severity of global warming – and its consequences.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior, University of Virginia
To learn to be more proactive, start by viewing yourself as someone who cares about the environment and the future.
Research on proactive behavior shows it can help people perform better at their jobs. A failure to do so can be even more consequential.
Research shows the ability to act strategically for the long term is a key component of successful leadership – and sorely lacking in Congress these days.
Talk of adapting to climate change is less polarizing to conservatives than the idea of slashing emissions.
Even with free, private ballots, a quarter of us still end up voting for the ‘wrong’ presidential candidate. Here’s how to make sure you vote for the one who best matches your beliefs and hopes.
Scientists often prioritize deep goals over broad ones. But today’s “wicked” problems demand an interdisciplinary approach. A new study shows how they can tweak work styles to alter their deep/broad ratio.
New Year’s resolutions are one thing. But what does it take to devote your life to a work goal with such a long time horizon you might never reach it in your lifetime?
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