Dr. John Schinnerer

Turning Down the Volume on Anger At Work - Best Ways to De-escalate Anger in the Workplace

‘Excuse me', I said in my kindest voice, ‘there is a mistake in this report.' My coworker, a woman twenty years my elder, reacted with fury, ‘And I assume you're perfect?! My reports don't have mistakes in them. Why don't you take that report and sh... Read >

Employee Change Begins (and May End) with Emotion

Human emotions are among the top reasons for failed attempts to improve corporate productivity and culture. For example…

Fear: Fear and anxiety paralyze change initiatives.

Anger: Culture changes are sabotaged due to intense resentment and long-... Read >

Sports Psychology: What To Think To Get In the Zone

I played soccer yesterday. It was a simple pickup game that is held every Sunday during the off season. It's a joy to me to be out there, with the smell of the grass, running with the ball, running without the ball, passing and shooting. I'm happy simpl... Read >

The Positive Psychology of Music

Dr. John Schinnerer, Guide To Self, Inc.

Positive psychology is the science behind the pursuit of a happy, meaningful, thriving life.

Positive psychology has emerged at the beginning of a new millennium as a movement within psychology and other soc... Read >

Harvard Study Shows Happiness Has a Ripple Effect, Spills Over to Others

By Dr. John L. Schinnerer

Happiness is catching. Happiness spreads through friends, spouses, siblings and neighbors. There is a ripple effect whereby happiness extends widely through social networks, even between people who may not know one another. On... Read >

How to Manage Inappropriate Anger With Appropriate Assertiveness

By John Schinnerer, Ph.D.
The boss' face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotion... Read >

How to Deal With the Constant Stress of a Battered Economy: 80% of Americans Stressed Over Economy

Which comes first - fear or economic chaos? Companies as varied as Yahoo, American Express, and Time Inc. are laying off employees. Corporate profits are dropping. The stock market is in a chaotic panic. Housing prices have plunged. Consumer debt is on th... Read >

The Four Types of Anger - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Anger (But Were Too Furious to Ask!)

Anger comes from the Latin word, angere, which means "to strangle." Anger strangles us on a number of different levels. It is the emotion which is probably the most familiar to the majority of us. A consistent finding in those who have low self-esteem, mi... Read >

Preventing Bullies from Becoming Prisoners - 60% of Bullies Will Have Conviction by Age 24

Prevent Bullies Before They Become Prisoners: Sixty Percent of Bullies Have One Conviction by the Age 24 John Schinnerer, Ph.D. A ten-year-old boy is told repeatedly that he is a "weakling" and a "girly man," yelled at and teased in a tone of v... Read >

How Emotion Influences Purchasing - Negative Emotions Steer Consumer Choices Down Different Paths

Most people like to enjoy the illusion that they are rational consumers. However, more and more studies are demonstrating the powerful impact that emotions play in buying decisions. In a recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research, researchers found ... Read >

The Solution to the Chief Marketing Officer’s Dilemma – Accurate Engagement Metrics

By Dr. John L. Schinnerer and Shirley Knight

On average, companies change CMOs every two years. Is this a function of unrealistic expectations, unclear job requirements, or something more fundamental? Perhaps the solution is as simple as accurately mea... Read >

The Marketing Revolution: Connecting Behavior with the Subconscious Mind

A scientific revolution is taking place. This revolution has to do with the exponentially increasing understanding of the human mind - the subtle yet profound influence of the subconscious mind on behavior.

Conscious awareness is merely the beginning ... Read >