The Best Kept Secret Of Highly Effective Leaders (And Presidents)
The Problem: Leaders sometimes find themselves leading a divided organization or country. The Science: There is one skill that can help any organization thrive. The Solution: If a leader is compassionate, s/he can unite people and move forward effectively. President-elect Trump wrote in The Midas Touch “Unite to win. Divide to conquer.” He conquered the Electoral College to become President […]
5 Highly Productive Reasons To Make Time For More Play
The Challenge: We find ourselves too busy to have fun (after all, it’s not productive, right?)The Science: Wrong! Making time for play will make you more creative, productive, happy, and connected!The Solution: Introducing more opportunities for idle play and games is a GREAT idea! While animals continue to play their whole lives, adult humans often stop playing completely. […]
Interview With Robert Sutton
Robert Sutton is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford, and a renowned expert on organizational change, leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. He received his Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from The University of Michigan and has served on the Stanford faculty since 1983. In addition to being a Fellow at IDEO, Senior Scientist at Gallup, […]
Happiness At Work: Get A Big Boost From Small Frequent Pleasures
The Challenge: We get used to what we have and start taking it for granted–so we’re less happy. The Science: New research suggests we can prolong happy experiences, even at work.The Solution: The trick lies in small, frequent pleasures. One of the more distressing facts about human nature is that we are not particularly good at staying happy […]
3 Powerful Sleep Hacks To Maximize Your Productivity
The Challenge: Lack of a good night’s sleep drastically lowers productivity The Science: Proper practices when you wake up, at mid-day, and before bed provide more energy The Solution: Minimize sleep inertia, use naps wisely, and try yogic breathing for the best results! Thomas Edison, America’s greatest inventor, famously called sleep ‘a criminal waste of time’. His idea made sense at the time. With […]
Why You Should Step Away From Work And Onto A Yoga Mat
The Challenge: Stress, injury, and illness keep us out of work or make it difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand.The Science: Practicing yoga has been shown to help manage physical and psychological symptoms.The Solution: Integrate yoga into your day with these helpful resources to boost your health and happiness! I have five minutes before […]
Why You Shouldn’t Set Goals For Success
The Challenge: Most people don’t achieve the goals they set for themselves.The Science: Research has shown that setting overly ambitious goals can have negative consequences.The Solution: Focus on intentions, positive habits, and process goals for success! Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, was quoted as saying, “Goals are for losers—goal-oriented people exist in a state of nearly continuous failure that […]
10 Ways To Organize Your Workspace For Maximum Productivity
The Challenge: Our desks are cluttered, and so are our minds. The Science: Research confirms that people who work at clean desks perform better. The Solution: Don’t just clean up! Redesign your space to maximize your productivity. Even if we have a personal workspace, some of us still can’t seem to focus on work. Don’t rush to blame yourself. […]
These 5 Super-Powered Drinks Put Coffee To Shame
The Challenge: Coffee is our go-to beverage, but are there better alternatives?The Science: These coffee alternatives offer major health advantages.The Solution: Want sustained energy without the crash? Try these powerful drinks. When it comes to caffeine, hardly any beverage will compete with the powerful jolt of coffee. However, no other beverage also comes with a major crash (2 […]
8 Quick Ways To Replenish Yourself At Work
The Challenge: Maintaining a high energy level over the workday is of key importance for success.The Science: Research studies show that many people employ dysfunctional strategies to recharge their batteries.The Solution: Check out these 8 strategies for replenishment that actually work. Most of us know these days: You´re rushing from one meeting to another, squeezing […]
