The Happiness Advantage
Category: Thriving WITHINAuthor: Shawn AchorPublished: 2010A Harvard lecturer identifies seven core principles of positive psychology to counsel readers on how to achieve greater effectiveness and fulfillment in the workplace, explaining the role of happiness in enabling success and productivity.
How to Transform Yourself into an Anti-Racist: Five Coaching Questions and One Best Practice
For White folks joining today’s racial justice movement, there’s a lot to consider. As we continue to emerge from the darkness of COVID-19 danger and loss, we see many aspects of our lives with new eyes. We’ve gained new perspectives of our relationships with work, family, friends, and self. We’ve also found ourselves examining, Read more
How to Emerge from the COVID-19 Crisis: A Leader’s Checklist
The past few months have been at worst tragic, and at best disruptive. But even disruption can be painful. It tangles organized plans, challenges routines, and sabotages efficiencies. It disorients and destroys. And yet, disruption can also be a gift. It engages thought, identifies vulnerabilities, and introduces new possibilities. It provokes reaction and inspires Read more
Temporarily Virtual? This Boss Has Your Back.
“It’s great to see you!” That’s how I would start our video call if I were your boss. Then, right away, I would ask about your health. If you told me you’ve stayed healthy enough to not even consider going to the hospital, I would be happy to hear that. And I would tell you Read more
Top Ten Themes For Mother’s Day 2020
A little levity for difficult times. . . . 1. BYOEverything (and Stay Six Feet Away) 2. Mimosa Day! 3. Doing What’s Most Important: Not Being Together 4. Show Mom You Care by Washing Your Hands 5. Support Local (Spas and Jewelry Stores) 6. Take-out Breakfast In Bed 7. Going Out! (To the Yard) Read more