Scott Sonenshein Scott Sonenshein is a best-selling author, organizational psychologist, professor, and speaker. His books and research focus on success in the business world. His latest, Joy at Work, is a collaboration with Marie Kondo. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.