Art Markman, Fast Company

Art Markman

Fast Company

Austin, TX, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Fast Company
  • Psychology Today
  • Inc.com
  • 99U

Past articles by Art:

How to teach yourself to be more confident

If you frequently experience those pangs of regret over the actions you didn’t take, you very well might be under-confident. → Read More

3 simple strategies to motivate yourself to get something done

Are you procrastinating tackling a certain task? It probably falls into one of these categories. → Read More

Considering professional development? Maybe prioritize this instead

Getting that next promotion may be a matter of focusing on personal development over professional. → Read More

Has your motivation to work declined? Maybe your values have shifted

Here’s why you might be experiencing a shift in priorities. → Read More

5 ways to get out of a work slump

An occasional day of malaise is normal, but if you’re regularly feeling unmotivated, it might be time to consider how to get out of your slump. → Read More

This is when gossip can be healthy in the workplace

We know that talking about others can create toxicity (even if it feels cathartic in the moment). But this other sort of gossip can actually be useful. → Read More

How to know when (and if) it is time to go back to school

Art Markman, vice provost for continuing and professional education at UT Austin, explores the many opportunities available for those looking to advance their careers. → Read More

How to train your brain to be more spontaneous

Here are three ways to get better at saying yes to spur-of-the-moment opportunities. → Read More

3 ways to stop comparing yourself to others, according to a cognitive scientist

Comparing ourselves to others is natural, but doing it too much can be harmful and productivity-sapping. → Read More

The pandemic really has made your memory worse

No, you’re not imagining things. Here are three reasons why the pandemic has been bad for your memory. → Read More

3 faulty assumptions you’re probably making about your coworkers

We all make assumptions, but these are probably incorrect. → Read More

3 ways to create a good first impression at your new job

Starting a new job soon? Here’s what you need to do. → Read More

3 ways to create a good first impression at your new job

Starting a new job soon? Here’s what you need to do. → Read More

3 ways to train your brain to be more curious

Worried that you’re not naturally curious? Here’s how you can develop the habit of learning. → Read More

3 ways to train your brain to be more curious

Worried that you’re not naturally curious? Here’s how you can develop the habit of learning. → Read More

This is what makes people happy at work, according to science

These things can make all the difference in whether you feel good about going to work each day. → Read More

3 signs your colleague isn’t trustworthy

Keep an eye out for these red flags. → Read More

4 things employers do that undermine employee trust

Trust is critical in the workplace and can make all the difference when it comes to retaining employees. → Read More

You should stop deflecting compliments and do this instead

There’s a way to accept a compliment graciously that doesn’t make you seem full of yourself. → Read More

Here’s where I look for inspiration when I’m feeling unmotivated at work

Occasionally feeling stuck at work is perfectly natural, and a good sign to look around for some inspiration. → Read More