Prima Donna?

There is an epidemic sweeping the nation. You may have heard it on the news or seen it in the latest blog post. Celebrities, especially, are exemplifying this phenomenon recently. It is an outbreak of prima donna syndrome (Krotz, 2004). What is this, you may ask? It occurs when highly talented people think that they [...]

Please and Thank You

It’s good to be gracious. How do you practice graciousness? At work, it can be tempting to bark orders rather than ask nicely. When you want to motivate someone to do something, one technique you could use is to yell, demean, or belittle the person. But how effective is this, really? What if you asked [...]

Celebrate!

‘Tis the season to celebrate milestones and memories. Mother’s Day/Father’s Day, Memorial Day, graduations, birthdays—the list goes on. I am reminded when I hear students say that they do not want to attend their own graduation how important it is to mark these occasions in our lives. Unless you are a performer, not many times [...]

Relationship Space: Why Women Can Love the “Man Cave”

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Nicole Cohen highlights “man cave” AND advocates for the concept among women. Can you say…Christmas in April!? All kidding aside, the man cave is a concept probably borne of two things: (1) the male’s reluctance to fully accept domestication; and (2) the desire to preserve some balance in the [...]