Author: Justin Bariso


  • EQ APPLIED: Better than Pizza

    Some years ago researchers conducted a week-long experiment at a semiconductor factory.    Workers were promised one of three things if they could assemble a certain number of chips per day:   A cash bonus of approximately $30 A voucher for a free pizza A complimentary text message of “Well done!” from the boss  …

  • EQ Applied: Emotional labor

    Question for you:    How much energy do you spend on showing or hiding emotions?   For example:   A retail salesperson or server who puts on a smile even if they don’t feel like it, to better appeal to customers An introverted person who spends lots of time with others (a long meeting at…