The concept of assent has garnered a lot of attention in recent years.  And rightfully so.  Engaging learners in their treatment is extremely important.  Like you, they don't want things done "to" them but done "with" them.  Behavior Analysts recognize they have assent when a learner verbally or non-verbally agrees to participate in treatment. But is assent ALWAYS needed?  Are there conditions where compliance is necessary?  In this episode, veteran behavior analyst, Steve Ward, takes a deep and sometimes humorous dive into the concepts of assent and compliance.  If you are interested in Steve's work, be sure to pick up a copy of one of his books on Amazon.  Here is a link to one that will get you going!Also, if you are interested in Steve's services, click here for more information.If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Organizational Justice refers to employee perceptions of fairness in the workplace.  But while the concept has been around for close to four decades, can it be explained behaviorally, and is the research sound?  In this episode, Behavior Analyst Rob Scalise takes a look at the concept of Organizational Justice through a Behavior Analytic lens.  Show notes:Rob's organization, villiv, is always looking for content creators for The Wider Path. Email Rob Scalise if you have behavior analysis skills and want to challenge yourself to present your ideas to a general audience.Rob's email: robscalise@villiv.orgThe co-Author of Rob's paper on Organizational Justice is Dr. Kirk Silvernail, UNLVCorrection: In this episode, Rob discussed three seminal papers with 20,000 citations.  The correct number of citations is 22,000 plus.If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

In this episode, Dr. John Austin and I talk behavior science, leadership, and practical approaches for improving climate, culture, and reaching results.  Dr. Austin is an internationally recognized expert in providing behavior-based solutions to organizational challenges. He is the founder of Reaching Results, a consultancy for management, motivation, leadership, and safety.   Dr. Austin was a Professor of Psychology at Western Michigan University. He has consulted with organizations for 20 years to improve productivity and safety in various industries. In addition, in the area of improving human performance, he has published nearly 100 articles and chapters, and delivered over 200 presentations at regional, national, and international conferences. He has published three books, Organizational Change, Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis, and Mindfulness at Work. Show Notes References:When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You ThinkDr. Austin's new website for ABA leadersDr. Austin's website for professionals interested in improving safetyInfo on Dr. Austin's courses and services is on both sites.If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Some people talk the leadership talk.  But when you lift the hood, there is misalignment with their say-do as they aren't walking the walk.  In this episode, I interview my best friend of almost 50 years, Leigh Martin.  Leigh and I lived, traveled, struggled, partied, and even fought together (stories for another episode!).  An authentic leader and individual with high values, Leigh walks the talk. He understands that leadership is not about title or degree.  A master of storytelling to illustrate important points, Leigh provides several lessons that can help any leader, anywhere. If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

In the episode, David Roth and I tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of punishment and CESS.  It is broken down into 3 sections: pre-show monologue, full episode, and post-show discussion about the ABC video that highlighted the unethical use of CESS at the Judge Rotenberg Center.   Please listen to the episode in its entirety as we spiral back to key points throughout.  Opting to listen to just one section would be like reading a book, but starting with a chapter midway through!  We encourage respectful and solution-oriented dialogue in the comments sections wherever this is posted. Show notes:Link to Cicoria Podcast Session 10 with Pat FrimanLink to David Roth’s Mindfulness talk at the Verbal Behavior Conference 2022 (PDF) On Mindfulness: A Skinnerian Account(PDF) Skinnerian Reflections on Meditation, Mindfulness, and the Term "Skinnerian"(PDF) Two Definitions of PunishmentABC Video on CESSIf you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

If you follow me, you are likely aware that I make numerous posts.  Now, 99.9% of the time I receive positive feedback on them.  But somebody might take issue with a post every once in a while, which is OK because I'm not perfect, and everybody has their opinion.  And that's just what happened last week when I was accused of being "myopic" and "grandstanding" in relation to a post I made about Elon Musk and leadership.  Rather than debate online, I thought I would go ahead and invite this individual onto the podcast so we could get to the heart of the matter. Now, this is usually a way to NOT get on to one of my podcasts!   The only reason I invited this guest on and posted it is because I thought the outcome might be helpful in some way for some of my listeners. If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Poor performance happens.  Sometimes it might be related to skill, and other times, will.  Even in the greatest organization, people are bound to make mistakes.  When this happens, feedback must be provided to get performance back on track.  Unfortunately, people tend to avoid providing this type of feedback as it is often aversive to them and the recipient. But it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I offer you 7 tips for delivering feedback that helps performance, not hurts. By the way, if you like this episode, consider picking up a copy of The 5 Scientific Laws of Life & Leadership: Behavioral Karma.  It's available in hardback, paperback, Kindle, and Audible!If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Want to develop, sustain, or repair any relationship? Some people seem to be engaged in happy relationships, the reciprocal nature of which might be described as magical as each person fulfills their significant other’s needs while simultaneously meeting their own.  Many people make earnest attempts at developing and maintaining these types of relationships.  And fail.  Unfortunately, this can result in severe and debilitating pain that can derail even the best of us.  But there’s good news. Successful relationships aren’t the result of magic.  They are the result of behavior.  Period, end of story. As behavior scientists, we understand that no successful relationship can be achieved without behavior.  It’s not luck, not genetics, not money, and not personality.  It’s simply…behavior!  And not just any behavior, but the right behavior. And you can engage in these behaviors while helping your significant other or those you value to do the same.If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

In this episode, David Roth and Dr. Nic Weatherly chat about the principles of Skinner's  Walden Two as they relate to Organizational Behavior Management and the following four questions:Build a way of life in which people live together without quarreling, in a social climate of trust rather than suspicion, of love rather than jealousy, cooperation, rather than competition. (If we change the words "way of life" to "organization" and change the word "live" to "work," we get an important message about Skinner's message as it relates to OBM)Maintain that world with gentle but pervasive ethical sanctions rather than police or military force. (change "police or military force" to "aversive control")Reduce compulsive labor to a minimum by arranging the kinds of incentives under which people enjoy working.Regard no practice as immutable. Change and be ready to change again. Accept no eternal verity. Experiment.A couple of articles Dr. Weatherly discussed:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01608061.2021.1890664https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01608061.2022.2029798A couple of Skinner Links discussed by David Roth :BF Skinner Foundation Community pageWalden Two Audiobook read by SkinnerIf you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

I’d like to talk to you about one of the simplest yet most powerful approach for creating success. And in our personal or professional lives, the simpler things are, the better.   This approach has been instrumental in saving countless lives. It has also helped people and even the largest organizations achieve their most challenging goals.If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

In this episode, Behavior Analyst  Dr. Bruce Tinor breaks down  then compares and contrasts racism from racist through a behavior analytic lens.  We also discuss systematic racism, being a black behavior analyst, and potential behavior analytic solutions for making a dent in issues associated with racism.  Links:Dr. Tinor's LinkedInThe Shame of American Education Video Black Applied Behavior Analysis The Behavioral Observations PodcastDr. Merrill WinstonAnika CostaThe Behavioral Karma PodcastDavid RothIf you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Did you know there is an instructional approach that can accelerate student learning from 2 to 8 times faster than current instructional approaches?  Check out this episode to learn more about the largest research that was ever conducted in education to find out what this approach is, and why it's not being used everywhere.  Below are some links related to the content discussed in this episode.The Shame of American EducationProject Follow ThroughMorningside AcademyCABASIf you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Communication is very complex. Even the slightest change in tone, volume, or cadence  can alter the communicative intent as experienced by the listener.   In this episode I discuss what you should be aware of, and what you can do instead. If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

Struggling with internal obstacles like fear and anxiety?  Well, you aren't alone.  Unfortunately, most of us have not been properly equipped with the tools for overcoming these obstacles.  This leads us to engage in behaviors that actually make things worse.  Check out this episode for practical tips rooted in behavior science for overcoming obstacles, living a more valued life, and achieving value driven goals. If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

There are lots of well meaning people who give instructions and advice as a means of helping people; unfortunately their "telling" behavior falls far short of the desired result.  Why is this?  Because their "telling" behavior, regardless of how it is delivered, can actually be de-motivating and lead to a number of other issues. If you've already subscribed to this podcast, be sure to subscribe to my Heart & Science YouTube Channel for more content grounded in the science of human behavior for better helping yourself and others!If you want to join the fight against Opioid and drug addiction, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.com and donate today.If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.

If you are tired of people in leadership positions engaging in behaviors that leave you frustrated, downtrodden, and otherwise make you want to leave your current position, then this episode is definitely for you.  And if you are in a leadership position and struggling with retention, this episode also might be for you, too!If you are interested in joining the cause, go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today! Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of contenet related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.