Tom Bateman
@tsbateman.bsky.social
organizational psychology & leadership
University of Virginia prof emeritus
Miami U Indiana U
Cleveland sports teams
climate change & psychology
Psychology Today blog: Getting Proactive
University of Virginia prof emeritus
Miami U Indiana U
Cleveland sports teams
climate change & psychology
Psychology Today blog: Getting Proactive
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We can do more to stop infectious viruses than most people realize | Opinion
Thinking ahead, in our own lives, can go a long way.
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Whether or not you get the COVID vaccine— and I hope you do— here are some additional things that behavioral research shows that people did to cope most effectively with the COVID-19 pandemic
www.pressherald.com/2025/09/23/w...
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Some animals are evolving faster than scientists thought possible. If they can do it, so can we— behaviorally, intentionally, and strategically.
Hoping readers will consider this food for thought:
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Hoping readers will consider this food for thought:
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Evolving Faster To Cope with Climate Change
'A vital evolutionary advantage is our ability to imagine possible futures.'
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December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Some animals are evolving faster than scientists thought possible. If they can do it, so can we— behaviorally, intentionally, and strategically.
Hoping readers will consider this food for thought:
www.midcoastvillager.com/voices/lette...
Hoping readers will consider this food for thought:
www.midcoastvillager.com/voices/lette...
Whether or not you get the COVID vaccine— and I hope you do— here are some additional things that behavioral research shows that people did to cope most effectively with the COVID-19 pandemic
www.pressherald.com/2025/09/23/w...
www.pressherald.com/2025/09/23/w...
We can do more to stop infectious viruses than most people realize | Opinion
Thinking ahead, in our own lives, can go a long way.
www.pressherald.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Whether or not you get the COVID vaccine— and I hope you do— here are some additional things that behavioral research shows that people did to cope most effectively with the COVID-19 pandemic
www.pressherald.com/2025/09/23/w...
www.pressherald.com/2025/09/23/w...
Becoming profoundly proactive, an “Essential Read” at Psychology Today. Includes my favorite (memorable) cartoon metaphor
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
How to Become Truly, Deeply, Profoundly Proactive
How many times have you said or thought, "They/you/we/I should've been more proactive"? A fun metaphor offers memorable lessons about how to be highly and successfully proactive.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Becoming profoundly proactive, an “Essential Read” at Psychology Today. Includes my favorite (memorable) cartoon metaphor
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
“Consensus” does not mean “unanimous.”This is a huge point that can break up logjams, especially absurd ones like COP’s misuse of the word. All @michaelmann.bsky.social followers, pls repost his brief but vital new commentary
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“Consensus” does not mean “unanimous.”This is a huge point that can break up logjams, especially absurd ones like COP’s misuse of the word. All @michaelmann.bsky.social followers, pls repost his brief but vital new commentary
Failure is not an option. Passivity is not an option
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August 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Failure is not an option. Passivity is not an option
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www.newsweek.com/psychologica...
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www.newsweek.com/psychologica...
Re: ageing and thriving, this Guardian article is excellent. I’m adding a piece about agency, applicable to ageing well and to other pursuits www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
July 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Re: ageing and thriving, this Guardian article is excellent. I’m adding a piece about agency, applicable to ageing well and to other pursuits www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
Well worth reposting. I mean, exceptionally worthy
Weird to see the "did you even say thank you?" crowd vanish on this one.
The plaque honoring the heroes of January 6 is finished, but the GOP refuses to hang it in the Capitol.
Not one Republican has offered a reason why.
If they can’t respect the officers who defended our democracy, the very least they can do is respect the law.
Not one Republican has offered a reason why.
If they can’t respect the officers who defended our democracy, the very least they can do is respect the law.
July 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Well worth reposting. I mean, exceptionally worthy
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When experts warned for months that the NWS “is being destroyed” by Trump’s personnel cuts, Howard Lutnick assured Congress that forecasting won’t be affected. Now TX officials are blaming a faulty forecast by NWS for the deadly impact of a storm. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Texas Officials Blame Agency Gutted by Trump for Results of Deadly Storm
Experts warned for months about cuts to NWS and NOAA
open.substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
When experts warned for months that the NWS “is being destroyed” by Trump’s personnel cuts, Howard Lutnick assured Congress that forecasting won’t be affected. Now TX officials are blaming a faulty forecast by NWS for the deadly impact of a storm. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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New in PN: Thom Tillis’s retirement is an ominous sign for the GOP
"It’s the first warning sign that Republicans’ massive cuts to Medicaid and social programs could lead not just to widespread death and misery for their constituents, but also to electoral disaster for the party."
"It’s the first warning sign that Republicans’ massive cuts to Medicaid and social programs could lead not just to widespread death and misery for their constituents, but also to electoral disaster for the party."
Thom Tillis’s retirement is an ominous sign for the GOP
Trump's big bad bill is already damaging the party.
www.publicnotice.co
June 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
New in PN: Thom Tillis’s retirement is an ominous sign for the GOP
"It’s the first warning sign that Republicans’ massive cuts to Medicaid and social programs could lead not just to widespread death and misery for their constituents, but also to electoral disaster for the party."
"It’s the first warning sign that Republicans’ massive cuts to Medicaid and social programs could lead not just to widespread death and misery for their constituents, but also to electoral disaster for the party."
Jennifer Rubin is one of our best and most compelling columnists.
Reoublican pols won’t stop the big bad bs bill, and in that context Dems cant, but voters can prevail. PLEASE READ. (It’s not long at all)
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Reoublican pols won’t stop the big bad bs bill, and in that context Dems cant, but voters can prevail. PLEASE READ. (It’s not long at all)
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
The worst bill in modern history
Democrats must make it a career-ender for Republicans.
open.substack.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Jennifer Rubin is one of our best and most compelling columnists.
Reoublican pols won’t stop the big bad bs bill, and in that context Dems cant, but voters can prevail. PLEASE READ. (It’s not long at all)
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Reoublican pols won’t stop the big bad bs bill, and in that context Dems cant, but voters can prevail. PLEASE READ. (It’s not long at all)
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
We really can tame our climate crisis.
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We Really Can Tame Our Climate Crisis
We need urgency and agency. Urgency, sure, but what the heck is climate agency?
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June 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
We really can tame our climate crisis.
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Reposted by Tom Bateman
Reposted by Tom Bateman
Weird to see the "did you even say thank you?" crowd vanish on this one.
The plaque honoring the heroes of January 6 is finished, but the GOP refuses to hang it in the Capitol.
Not one Republican has offered a reason why.
If they can’t respect the officers who defended our democracy, the very least they can do is respect the law.
Not one Republican has offered a reason why.
If they can’t respect the officers who defended our democracy, the very least they can do is respect the law.
May 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Weird to see the "did you even say thank you?" crowd vanish on this one.
Reposted by Tom Bateman
Six "key truths" about climate change:
-It's real
-It's us
-Experts agree
-It's bad
-Others care
-There's hope
People who understand these truths are more likely to become part of the solution. Spread the word.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@mason4c.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social
-It's real
-It's us
-Experts agree
-It's bad
-Others care
-There's hope
People who understand these truths are more likely to become part of the solution. Spread the word.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@mason4c.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social
Understanding six “key truths” about climate change predicts policy support, discussion, and political advocacy - Climatic Change
Effective communication is critical in efforts to limit and manage the risks of climate change. One empirical approach to crafting effective communication is to start with communication objectives, th...
link.springer.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Six "key truths" about climate change:
-It's real
-It's us
-Experts agree
-It's bad
-Others care
-There's hope
People who understand these truths are more likely to become part of the solution. Spread the word.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@mason4c.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social
-It's real
-It's us
-Experts agree
-It's bad
-Others care
-There's hope
People who understand these truths are more likely to become part of the solution. Spread the word.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@mason4c.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social
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The eventual fate of the GOP
Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
March 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The eventual fate of the GOP
Reposted by Tom Bateman
Yep. Ten days after the election, commenting on Trump’s initial cabinet picks, I observed that those choices were exactly the ones you’d make “if you were actively trying to do harm to the country.” He hasn’t stopped since.
April 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Yep. Ten days after the election, commenting on Trump’s initial cabinet picks, I observed that those choices were exactly the ones you’d make “if you were actively trying to do harm to the country.” He hasn’t stopped since.
Excellent, important essay bt hoghly respected business school Dean. Must-read for everyone
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
Opinion | American C.E.O.s: Stand Up to Trump (Gift Article)
Most executives are not protectionist, isolationist or xenophobic. Nor do they want to be complicit.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Excellent, important essay bt hoghly respected business school Dean. Must-read for everyone
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
“hereby”
I will never get used to the bizarre language used in or the idea of official actions announced by a president on a social media platform he owns (and financially benefits from).
February 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“hereby”
Vitally important. Wishing, needless to say
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Sustainable Waters » Betting the farm while irrigation supplies dwindle
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February 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Vitally important. Wishing, needless to say
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I've been encountering over the past few days the claim that the planet is warming twice as fast as predicted. This is entirely untruthful and unhelpful.
The planet is warming AS fast as predicted, which is cause enough for dramatic action.
The truth is bad enough!
The planet is warming AS fast as predicted, which is cause enough for dramatic action.
The truth is bad enough!
February 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I've been encountering over the past few days the claim that the planet is warming twice as fast as predicted. This is entirely untruthful and unhelpful.
The planet is warming AS fast as predicted, which is cause enough for dramatic action.
The truth is bad enough!
The planet is warming AS fast as predicted, which is cause enough for dramatic action.
The truth is bad enough!
Excellent article. I will look further in the lit, but wondering now if Bluesky folks have personal opinions based on experiences re: the conditions under which the word “global” turns off listeners and readers— is a non-persuasive turnoff, a cause of pushback
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/o...
Opinion | Why Common Problems Are Often Worse Than We Realize
It’s called the “big problem paradox.”
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Excellent article. I will look further in the lit, but wondering now if Bluesky folks have personal opinions based on experiences re: the conditions under which the word “global” turns off listeners and readers— is a non-persuasive turnoff, a cause of pushback
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/o...
Informative, helpful piece about Trump resistance at state and citizen levels, plus state elections THIS year— 2025, not just 2026
substack.com/app-link/pos...
substack.com/app-link/pos...
States Resist Trump
OPPOSING AN ADMINISTRATION OF CHAOS, CRISIS, AND CRUELTY
substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Informative, helpful piece about Trump resistance at state and citizen levels, plus state elections THIS year— 2025, not just 2026
substack.com/app-link/pos...
substack.com/app-link/pos...
Check out Scott Allen’s Phronesis:Practical Wisdom for Leaders. Today he posted on my favorite topics:taking charge of one’s own leadership development, and mindsets for effective climate action and climate leadership
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
January 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Check out Scott Allen’s Phronesis:Practical Wisdom for Leaders. Today he posted on my favorite topics:taking charge of one’s own leadership development, and mindsets for effective climate action and climate leadership
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gett...