In Charge, and Sounding the Part
The New York Times: Science has not proved the trope that power changes everything. But it does suggest, at least… More
Social Perception
How A Position Of Power Can Change Your Voice
NPR: Most radio reporters, I think it’s fair to say, think about their voices a lot, and work to sound… More
The Discipline Gap: Race in the Classroom
I came of age in a Jersey shore community with high racial tension. A major road divided the town, and… More
The World Is Not Falling Apart
Slate: It’s a good time to be a pessimist. ISIS, Crimea, Donetsk, Gaza, Burma, Ebola, school shootings, campus rapes, wife-beating… More
People Trust Typical-Looking Faces Most
Being “average” is often considered a bad thing, but new research suggests that averageness wins when people assess the trustworthiness… More
How to Train Your Voice to Be More Charismatic
The Wall Street Journal: Scientists are tuning in on the power of the spoken word, seeking the secrets of charisma… More