Positive Psychology

Why Hope Matters Now

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

It’s easy to cultivate a sense of doom at the moment, and there are ample reasons to give up hope. But business leaders should resist the tide of negativity, says a prominent psychologist. That’s because hope serves a bottom-line business purpose.

It Pays to Be Optimistic

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

After an exhaustive study, two researchers came to this conclusion: Optimism is essential to being an effective leader. Without it, they discovered, "there is no hope, no reason to stretch, and no belief that an organization can rally to achieve its vision." Find out more about their compelling and actionable research.

The Business Benefits of Positive Leadership

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Do teams perform better for managers who apply positive leadership practices? Are they more engaged than those led by less-positive supervisors? Two researchers set out to tackle these questions. Here's what they discovered.

How Good Feelings Boost Bottom Lines

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The precepts of the Positive Psychology movement have profound implications for both huge multinational corporations and the micro-enterprises that represent the seeds of a better future in developing nations. Business leaders and leading social scientists explain why.

Why Dilbert Is Right

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Gallup research backs up what the comic strip has already told us: The less you like the physical surroundings of your work environment, the more likely you are to be dissatisfied with your job. Read this and other results from the GMJ's latest survey of U.S. employees.

At Work, Feeling Good Matters

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Happy employees are better equipped to handle workplace relationships, stress, and change, according to the latest Gallup Management Journal survey. Companies that understand this, and help employees improve their well-being, can boost their productivity.

The Power of Positive Management (Part 2)

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking at a recent gathering in Washington, D.C., leading experts in Positive Psychology stressed the importance of trusting employees, authentic leadership, and gender differences at work.

The Power of Positive Management (Part 1)

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Management insights from executives and researchers show you how to foster positive emotions and psychological well-being at work -- and boost employee productivity and engagement.

The Impact of Positive Leadership

Thu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

How seemingly small interactions in the workplace can dramatically boost your team's productivity

The Power of Positive Psychology

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The Positive Psychology movement offers rich possibilities for executives who want to improve company performance by unleashing human potential. Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., is on the vanguard of this movement. In an interview, she shares insights that have startling implications for anyone who wants the best out of a boss, employee, or customer.