Center for Progressive Development

Center for Progressive Development Promoting success and wellbeing within today's interconnected, interdependent world. Douglas LaBier, Ph.D., Director www.centerprogressive.org

Founded and directed by Douglas LaBier, Ph.D., The Center for Progressive Development is a nonprofit educational, consulting and research organization. Its mission: to promote psychological health in the workplace and in personal lives. This includes integrating emotional well-being, meaning and life purpose; the social impact of one’s career and leadership; sustainable environmental practices; and responsible global citizenship in today’s interconnected world.

My latest, across decades & generations - Billie Eilish, Neil Young, R.E.M., Dylan, Sinatra....
04/29/2022

My latest, across decades & generations - Billie Eilish, Neil Young, R.E.M., Dylan, Sinatra....

New research explains the seeming paradox of sad music's effect on heartache.

My latest PsychToday with a holiday theme:  3 people's stories of their losses - and what they learned that helped them ...
12/21/2021

My latest PsychToday with a holiday theme: 3 people's stories of their losses - and what they learned that helped them heal.

Each kind of personal loss requires a different path for healthy acceptance.

My latest for PsychToday. I describe what’s missing when people complain of not being supported enough by their partner,...
11/30/2021

My latest for PsychToday. I describe what’s missing when people complain of not being supported enough by their partner, and four kinds of awareness that can help.

Research confirms what therapy reveals about what's missing.

My new PsychToday - Just a few things to keep in mind that can help; a prelude to reimagine  "mental health" for lives i...
11/01/2021

My new PsychToday - Just a few things to keep in mind that can help; a prelude to reimagine "mental health" for lives in this changing era as "whole-being" health.

New research reveals what's been hidden in plain sight.

My new PsychToday - my main point is that many are rethinking the role of career and work in their lives; what they valu...
09/29/2021

My new PsychToday - my main point is that many are rethinking the role of career and work in their lives; what they value. Especially millennials.

Your work will create two new sources of mental health conflicts.

My latest for PT - more evidence that sharing power enables relationships sustain.  And transparency is essential for eq...
08/31/2021

My latest for PT - more evidence that sharing power enables relationships sustain. And transparency is essential for equality.

What kind of power helps or hurts a relationship?

My latest for PT - They do great damage in three ways, but I explain how they differ from the "benign" narcissist.
07/20/2021

My latest for PT - They do great damage in three ways, but I explain how they differ from the "benign" narcissist.

New research shows the kinds of damage one type of narcissism does to people.

My latest for PsychToday - Be wary of some sexually alluring relationships. Here's why!
06/29/2021

My latest for PsychToday - Be wary of some sexually alluring relationships. Here's why!

New research shows the downside of relationships that appear attractive.

My latest for PsychToday - Many are getting fed up with how careerism has affected their lives...
06/10/2021

My latest for PsychToday - Many are getting fed up with how careerism has affected their lives...

How virtual work has shifted attitudes about careers and the workplace.

Interesting research - good to see confirmation of the obvious.
03/05/2021

Interesting research - good to see confirmation of the obvious.

Narcissists Have Pathway To Success While Doing Harm To Others By Douglas LaBier • March 2, 2021 This is no surprise to most anyone who’s worked in corporations, but a recent study documents that narcissists truly do become successful more easily in many organizational settings. And that takes a...

My new essay for PsychToday. A step towards broadening what "mental health" is in our evolving society and world.
01/25/2021

My new essay for PsychToday. A step towards broadening what "mental health" is in our evolving society and world.

New research finds what really shapes your life experience over the years.

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