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Speaker

I enjoy helping organizations apply the latest findings from behavioral science. To date, I have presented to groups in 12 countries. My clients include The Gap, General Mills, Mercedes-Benz, United States Custom and Border Protection, and Standard Chartered Bank.

Author

For 20 years, I have explored some of the most fascinating aspects of psychology including the itch of curiosity, the overlooked upside of unpleasant emotions, and the benefits of being a rebel. I have translated this academic passion into fare for the layperson in several books. My upcoming book is on minority influence.

Researcher

My laboratory at George Mason University is highly productive. I produced more than 200 academic publications and am the recipient of the prestigious American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contribution.

Recent Blog Posts

What Are the Five Dimensions of Curiosity?

A comprehensive new model to understand and measure curiosity

12 Book Recommendations to Blow Your Freaking Mind Open

More than a dozen books that you need to read in the months and years ahead. Some are far off the beaten path.

Letter to Dads of Daughters on a Sexual Misconduct Epidemic

I wanted to write a letter to dads of daughters everywhere on the sexual misconduct mayhem that is being revealed daily.

How Many Ways Can We Measure Well-Being?

A new framework can be useful for triggering conversation. Whether it breaks new ground scientifically is a different matter.

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question: has someone in your field of study requested that you cite "a minimum" of 3 of their papers for perpetuity - every time you publish a paper w your measure? so that they get proper credit. I want to see whether the request is common or not.

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I’m posting this pic as a reminder to cherish my kids every day. I’ve given several talks where I described how narcissism often translates into greatness & wellbeing. #KobeBryant was often my example. He thought he was great motivating him to put in the effort to become great.

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toddkashdanTodd Kashdan@toddkashdan·
25 Jan

The academy needs courage. Its why tenure is granted. Stand up when people are lying about people you know. Stand up when people are mistreated. No one went to their deathbed grateful for staying on the sidelines while who and what they valued most was burning in front of them.

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