Heidi Grant Halvorson

Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, of Columbia’s Motivation Science Center, is an author and speaker. In Succeed, she revealed surprising science-based strategies we can use to reach goals. Her new book is Focus: Using Different Ways of Seeing the World for Success and Influence.

The Creative Benefits of Split Personalities

by Heidi Grant Halvorson

By switching between Promotion and Prevention focuses we can generate our best ideas.

Money

by Heidi Grant Halvorson

Why a few slight tweaks in mindset can drastically improve your negotiation skills.

by Heidi Grant Halvorson

When we feel secure in our new position, it can free us to take bolder, more innovative action.

Failure

by Heidi Grant Halvorson

Trying to be perfect can cause enough anxiety and frustration to sabotage our creativity.

Leadership

by Heidi Grant Halvorson

Bad news: studies show that creatives are often overlooked as leaders. Good news: the bias can be overcome.

by Heidi Grant Halvorson

Vague plans don’t get done. Capitalize on the natural language of your brain and be specific when setting goals.