The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug
When was the last time you were thanked for your contributions at work? When was the last time you expressed gratitude to another coworker?
Here's to the Crazy Ones
"...Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect...
The Best Way to Demotivate People
We're conditioned to believe that hard work is rewarded and those rewards will make us happier. And happier employees work harder. But what happens when people work really hard and no one notices?
Are you a Contrarian?
“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for...
Three Good Things
For many years we believed that one's disposition – either optimistic or pessimistic – was a hardwired element of personality. However, new research says otherwise. Scientists have been studying
On the Other Side of Taylorism
Go 'Old School' with your next Thank You
Do you want to really make someone's day? Recently, I got a "thank you" for the "thank you" note I sent. The recipient of my note follow up with this:
7-Day Kindness Challenge
Recent research proves that just seven days of small, random acts of kindness is enough to bring significantly more joy to your life.One study conducted by Oxford scientists recruited almost 700...
What happens inside a grateful brain
Saying "thank you" and expressing appreciation is just good manners. But did you know that the intentional practice of gratitude actually changes the chemistry of your brain?