Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Scott Sonenshein Official website for Scott Sonenshein ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://scottsonenshein.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Stretch Picture](https://scottsonenshein.com/stretch-picture/) - [Joy at Work Picture](https://scottsonenshein.com/joy-at-work-picture/) - [How to Spark Joy at Work](https://scottsonenshein.com/how-to-spark-joy-at-work/) - [How to Tidy your To-Do List](https://scottsonenshein.com/how-to-tidy-your-to-do-list/) - [How the COVID-19 crisis will make us more resourceful](https://scottsonenshein.com/dont-bring-your-work-messes-home/) - [Don't Bring Your Work Messes Home](https://scottsonenshein.com/dont-bring-your-work-messes-home-2/) - [Three Simple Steps to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions](https://scottsonenshein.com/three-simple-steps-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions/) - Three Simple Steps to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions - [Stretch Quiz](https://scottsonenshein.com/stretch-quiz/) - [Tell me a story...And Give Me Some Money](https://scottsonenshein.com/tell-me-a-story/) - [What Illness Teaches us about Organization Change?](https://scottsonenshein.com/illness-and-organization-change/) - [Is Necessity Truly the Mother of All Invention?](https://scottsonenshein.com/necessity-and-invention/) - What the science of resourcefulness teaches us about optimal levels of resources to drive innovation. - [Making Opportunities from Constraints](https://scottsonenshein.com/constraintsasopportunities/) - Scott Sonenshein discusses how stretchers see constraints as opportunities to do more. - [Competition Never Tasted So Good](https://scottsonenshein.com/competition-never-tasted-so-good/) - Food truck operators forge strong friendships to address some of the resource constrained challenges of operating in this difficult, but exciting, industry. - [It's Not Easy Being Green (for change agents)](https://scottsonenshein.com/its-not-easy-being-green/) - It's sometimes challenging advocating for social issues at work. Research by Scott Sonenshein and his colleagues show why doubting yourself can help. - [’Tis the Season to Give More with Less](https://scottsonenshein.com/tis-the-season-to-give-more-with-less/) - How the science of resourcefulness teaches us to be happier and better gift givers. - [What to Do When Your Boss Says No](https://scottsonenshein.com/what-to-do-when-your-boss-says-no/) - [The Key to Success Is Not Having More--It's Stretching](https://scottsonenshein.com/the-key-to-success-is-not-having-more-its-stretching/) - [How Constraints Force Your Brain to Be More Creative](https://scottsonenshein.com/how-constraints-force-your-brain-to-be-more-creative/) - [Why Do People Chase the Wrong Career Paths?](https://scottsonenshein.com/why-do-people-chase-the-wrong-career-paths/) - In their careers, people often pursue goals they don't actually want to pursue. Be mindful of goals and stretch your skills to do things you care most about. - [This Is The Reason People Get Their Financial Goals Wrong](https://scottsonenshein.com/this-is-the-reason-people-get-their-financial-goals-wrong/) - Don't forget the "personal" in personal finance. And avoid chasing to focus on goals you care most about. - [To Raise Better Kids, Say No](https://scottsonenshein.com/to-raise-better-kids-say-no/) - [Stretch Game & Discussion Guide](https://scottsonenshein.com/stretch-game-discussion-guide/) ## Pages - [Home](https://scottsonenshein.com/) - Website for NYT best-selling author and Rice University professor Scott Sonenshein. Learn about his books, download articles, and inquire about speaking. - [Research](https://scottsonenshein.com/research/) - Download Scott's CV and learn about his publications in top management and psychology journals. - [About](https://scottsonenshein.com/about/) - Rice University Professor, organizational psychologist and NYT Best-Selling Author - [Speaking](https://scottsonenshein.com/speaking/) - Get more information on booking Scott Sonenshein for keynote speeches. - [Stretch](https://scottsonenshein.com/stretch/) - Do more with what you already have and learn how to be resourceful in work and life with the WSJ bestselling book, Stretch. - [Joy at Work](https://scottsonenshein.com/joy-at-work/) - Joy at Work, a NYT best-seller about organizing your professional life by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. Declutter your work and find what sparks joy for you. - [Media](https://scottsonenshein.com/media/) - View previous media placements and learn how to send in PR requests. - [Articles](https://scottsonenshein.com/articles/) - Download press articles Scott Sonenshein has written. - [Praise for Stretch](https://scottsonenshein.com/praise/) - Learn what others have said about Stretch, a book about the science of being resourceful. - [Praise for Joy at Work](https://scottsonenshein.com/praise-for-joy-at-work/) - Learn what others have said about Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein's book, Joy at Work. - [Privacy and Cookie Policy](https://scottsonenshein.com/privacy-policy/) - [Contact](https://scottsonenshein.com/contact/) - [Explanations](https://scottsonenshein.com/explanations/) - [Quiz](https://scottsonenshein.com/quiz/) - Take the Stretch Quiz and learn how much of a stretcher you already are. - [Faqs](https://scottsonenshein.com/faqs/) - Common questions about Stretch and the science of resourcefulness. ## Trivia Quiz - [Quiz](https://scottsonenshein.com/wpquizzes/quiz/) ## Portfolio - [Dare to Lead](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/dare-to-lead/) - [Why Presenteeism Wins out over Productivity](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/why-presenteeism-wins-out-over-productivity/) - [Unlocking Us Podcast](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/unlocking-us-podcast/) - [USA Today Review of Joy at Work](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/usa-today-review-of-joy-at-work/) - [Washington Post Review of Joy at Work](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/washington-post-review-of-joy-at-work/) - [How the COVID-19 Crisis will Make us More Resourceful](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/how-the-covid-19-crisis-will-make-us-more-resourceful/) - [Don't Bring Your Work Messes Home](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/dont-bring-your-work-messes-home/) - [Best Books to Read, April 2020](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/best-books-to-read-april-2020/) - [Joy at Work Feature in Financial Times](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/joy-at-work-feature-in-financial-times/) - [Ways to tidy professional habits, even from a hastily constructed home office](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/ways-to-tidy-professional-habits-even-from-a-hastily-constructed-home-office/) - ["Thank You," Right Now](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/thank-you-right-now/) - [Joy at Work Cover Reveal](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/joy-at-work-cover-reveal/) - [Working Under Constraints Can Unleash the Best in People](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/working-under-constraints-can-unleash-the-best-in-people/) - [What to Do When Your Boss Says No](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/what-to-do-when-your-boss-says-no/) - [The Key to Success Is Not Having More -- It's Stretching](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/stretch-to-success-whatever-your-goal/) - [How Constraints Force Your Brain To Be More Creative](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/how-constraints-force-your-brain-to-be-more-creative/) - [This Is The Reason People Get Their Financial Goals Wrong](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/this-is-the-reason-people-get-their-financial-goals-wrong/) - [To Get Companies to Take Action on Social Issues, Emphasize Morals, Not the Business Case](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/to-get-companies-to-take-action-on-social-issues-emphasize-morals-not-the-business-case/) - [Who Benefits When Airlines Merge?](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/who-benefits-when-airlines-merge/) - [Continental and United Legally Wed](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/continental-and-united-legally-wed/) - [Q&A: Airline deal's impact on your pocketbook](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/qa-airline-deals-impact-on-your-pocketbook/) - [Continental-United Merger May Be Necessary](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/continental-united-merger-may-be-necessary/) - [Chicago in line for huge lift with United-Continental merger](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/chicago-in-line-for-huge-lift-with-united-continental-merger/) - [Why a profitable, much-loved business won't outlast its owner](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/the-last-days-of-te-house-of-tea-why-a-profitable-much-loved-business-wont-outlast-its-owner/) - [Is Business Ethics an Oxymoron](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/is-business-ethics-an-oxymoron/) - [Quotes of the Day](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/quotes-of-the-day/) - [For Founders, Preparation Trumps Passion](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/for-founders-preparation-trumps-passion/) - [United and Continental Said to Agree to Merge](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/united-and-continental-said-to-agree-to-merge/) - [Why Your Idea of Success Might be Making you Miserable](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/why-your-idea-of-success-might-be-making-you-miserable/) - [Don't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: Why Brewing Together Works Better in the Craft Beer Industry](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/dont-beat-em-join-em-why-brewing-together-works-better-in-the-craft-beer-industry/) - [The Joys of Junk: How Thrifting is Good for the Soul](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/the-joys-of-junk-how-thrifting-is-good-for-the-soul/) - [’Tis the Season to Give More with Less](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/tis-the-season-to-give-more-with-less/) - [10 Books on Leadership to Read in 2017](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/10-books-on-leadership-to-read-in-2017/) - [Seven Ways to Unleash Creativity in 2017](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/seven-ways-to-unleash-creativity-in-2017/) - [Top 17 Creative Leadership Book Picks For 2017](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/top-17-creative-leadership-book-picks-for-2017/) - [Four Ways To Get Back On Track With Your New Year's Resolutions](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/four-ways-to-get-back-on-track-with-your-new-years-resolutions/) - [Simple Ways For Leaders To Cut Through Today's Tangle Of Complexity](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/simple-ways-for-leaders-to-cut-through-todays-tangle-of-complexity/) - [10 Tips for Achieving More with Fewer Resources, from the new book Stretch](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/10-tips-for-achieving-more-with-fewer-resources-from-the-new-book-stretch/) - [The Science of Resourcefulness](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/the-science-of-resourcefulness/) - [How to Achieve More with Less](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/how-to-achieve-more-with-less/) - [Making the Most out of Whatever You Have (starting at 22:45 mark)](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/making-the-most-out-of-whatever-you-have-starting-at-2245-mark/) - [Three Reasons Why Budget Cuts Could Help](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/three-reasons-why-budget-cuts-could-help/) - [Being a jack-of-all-trades can make you a better — and higher-paid — executive](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/being-a-jack-of-all-trades-can-make-you-a-better-and-higher-paid-executive/) - [Stretch: The Power of Doing More with Less (Houston Matters)](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/stretch-the-power-of-doing-more-with-less-houston-matters/) - [The Power of Less](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/the-power-of-less/) - [Scott Joins Bloomberg Surveillance's Power Breakfast to Discuss Stretch](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/scott-joins-bloomberg-surveillances-power-breakfast-to-discuss-stretch-and-current-issues-in-business/) - [Scott Interviewed about Stretch on CBS](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/scott-interviews-about-stretch-on-cbs/) - [Valuation, Not Regulation is What Held Silicon Valley IPOs Back](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/valuation-not-regulation-is-what-held-silicon-valley-ipos-back/) - [The World May Begin to Do More but Consume Less](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/the-world-may-begin-to-do-more-but-consume-less/) - [To Raise Better Kids, Say No](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/to-raise-better-kids-say-no/) - [Why making do with less can boost your career](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/why-making-do-with-less-can-boost-your-career/) - [Stretching vs. chasing, the MacGyver way](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/stretching-vs-chasing-the-macgyver-way/) - [Role of Stretching in Helping Cope with Health Challenges](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/migraines-and-me-a-love-story/) - [Super-Sorter Marie Kondo Now Has a Reality Show](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/super-sorter-marie-kondo-now-has-a-reality-show/) - [Do these 5 things to spark inspiration](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/do-these-5-things-to-spark-inspiration/) - [Marie Kondo Says You Can Have More Than 30 Books, Just Wake Them Up First](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio-items/marie-kondo-says-you-can-have-more-than-30-books-just-wake-them-up-first/) ## FAQs - [Why did you write this book? Where did you get the ideas in Stretch from?](https://scottsonenshein.com/faq-items/why-did-you-write-this-book-where-did-you-get-the-ideas-in-stretch-from/) - [How do I get started with stretching?](https://scottsonenshein.com/faq-items/how-do-i-get-started-with-stretching/) - [How do companies encourage stretching?](https://scottsonenshein.com/faq-items/how-do-companies-encourage-stretching/) - [Why is stretching important for individuals and organizations today?](https://scottsonenshein.com/faq-items/why-is-stretching-important-for-individuals-and-organizations-today/) - [What is “stretching”?](https://scottsonenshein.com/faq-items/what-is-stretching/) ## Categories - [Resources_Page](https://scottsonenshein.com/category/resources_page/) - [Homeresource](https://scottsonenshein.com/category/homeresource/) - [Media](https://scottsonenshein.com/category/media/) - [Hover_Links](https://scottsonenshein.com/category/hover_links/) - [Blog](https://scottsonenshein.com/category/blog/) ## Quiz Tag - [Quiz #1257](https://scottsonenshein.com/wpvqgr_tag/quiz-1257/) ## Portfolio Categories - [Media](https://scottsonenshein.com/portfolio_category/media/) ## FAQ Categories - [Faq](https://scottsonenshein.com/faq_category/faq/)