Judith Kleinfeld
Recession has forced young workers to be closer to family
This generation that grew up in the midst of an economic recession that has created high levels of unemployment and damaged their future income prospects has become more dependent on their families.
Judith Kleinfeld
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Kleinfeld: Most of the time, wife initiates divorce
Our stereotype is the middle-aged man ditching his wife for a younger woman. The statistics show otherwise. Women initiate two-thirds of divorces and far more of the separations, according to a nationally representative study by the American Association of Retired People (AARP).
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Revenge really is sweet, studies show
A few years ago, I hired a man to sand the logs of my house. I asked for a list of references and I called them all.
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Introverts don't need spotlight to shine
My best friend Jeannie is an extrovert -- sociable, positive, and friendly. She has long, personal conversations with people she meets on walks, with her hairdresser, her accountant, her nurses, and doctors.
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Find a way to reward yourself for exercising
One of our most common New Year's resolutions is to get more exercise. Exercise ranks second in New Year's resolutions, right after our first goal of spending more time with friends and family.
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
How and why do we develop such distinct personalities?
When I took my three children to a Chinese shop in San Francisco, the owner asked in astonishment, "Are these children from the same family?"
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
The best decisions link reason and intuition
See if you can solve this simple problem: A bat and ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Hypersensitive? It doesn't have to be an all bad personal trait
My friend Janet is super sensitive to slights. She is often accused of "making a mountain out of a molehill" when she broods about what her friends consider trivial. Their gentle criticism sends Janet even deeper into the dumps.
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Secrets to a long and fulfilling life
Paul was a highly sociable fellow -- well-liked, optimistic and cheerful. As a fifth-grader, his grades were good but his teacher described him as more interested in social activities than his lessons. He loved to joke and was happiest when working in a group.
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
Do nice guys really finish last? Well ...
My brother Mike is a "sweet guy" but he doesn't get the money that his ruder colleagues command. Whenever I have problems at work, I give him a call. I can count on him to listen with sympathy and come up with a strategy that wouldn't make others mad. His wife brags that Mike never says something...
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JUDITH KLEINFELD
US needs to produce better teachers
A friend of mine is looking for a good school for his daughter. He has seen a lot of excellent teaching, particularly in private schools. He observed one private school teacher who did not have the usual teaching credentials but he did have a Ph.D. in mathematics. He made mathematical concepts...
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