Psychology for the Workplace

Transform Your Meetings with Psychology! Secrets to Seating Arrangements Using Stinzler’s 3 Principles

The key to running a smooth meeting lies in “how you sit”! This guide explains how to arrange seating based on the “Three Principles of Stinzler” from psychology, techniques to speed up consensus-building, and how to create a meeting room environment (size and color) that sparks lively discussion. Use these business psychology techniques starting tomorrow to steer the meeting toward the conclusion you want.

2026.03.17

Psychology for the Workplace

The Ultimate “Lunch Technique” for Advancing Negotiations Favorably! How to Harness Psychology During Meals

Exploring the Psychological Tactics of the “Luncheon Technique” for Advantageous Negotiations. Why are people more likely to say YES during meals? Based on scientific evidence from psychologist Razlan's research, this guide condenses practical know-how for taking the lead in business and consultations—from selecting restaurants to boost success rates to observing during drinks to discern your counterpart's true nature.

2026.03.07

Psychology for the Workplace

Is “strike first to win” the golden rule of negotiation? 4 psychological techniques to gain the upper hand in negotiations and requests

To gain the upper hand in negotiations, “strike first to win” is the golden rule! We explain concrete techniques based on psychology, such as the anchoring effect and methods like “foot-in-the-door” and “door-in-the-face” that get the other party to say yes. Master these refusal-proof request techniques for business and everyday situations.

2026.02.22

Psychology for the Workplace

Why Do We Care About “What Others Think”? The Truth About the Need for Approval and Tips to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Do you ever feel exhausted worrying about what others think? Truth is, caring about others' opinions is a natural human instinct. This article explains the psychological mechanisms behind being overly sensitive to your boss's or colleagues' evaluations, and offers tips to boost low self-esteem. Take the first step toward building a self that isn't swayed by others.

2026.02.13

Psychology for the Workplace

Is Lack of Motivation at Work Due to “Learned Helplessness”? Two Tips for Building Unbreakable Motivation

Lack of motivation at work may stem from “learned helplessness.” Drawing from psychologist Seligman's experiments, we explain the nature of this state of apathy where effort feels unrewarding. Discover psychological techniques you can apply tomorrow—like setting goals with a 50% success rate and declaring your intentions to others—to reignite your drive.

2026.02.03

Psychology for the Workplace