Month: November 2021

People prefer friendliness, trustworthiness in teammates over skill competency

People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than those who are known for just their skill competency and personal reputation, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, […]

Published on November 2, 2021

COVID-19 Causes Childhood Obesity Epidemic to Surge

Before the pandemic, 19% of American children ages 2 to 19 were considered obese. That rate has now jumped to 22% according to a recent study by the CDC of 432,302 Americans in this age group. This represents an increase researchers call “substantial and alarming,” says… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 2, 2021

Study casts doubt on theory that women aren’t as competitive as men

The theory has been touted as a possible explanation for America’s longstanding gender wage gap. But new research suggests women exhibit their competitiveness differently. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering […]

Published on November 1, 2021