Podcasts about positive organizations

This week we revisit our interview with Wayne Baker. Wayne is the author of the book All You Have to Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also a Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values.  He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books.  His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University.

As pressure in today's work environments rises, teams are increasingly seeking a sense of purpose and genuine connection. Traditional leadership might keep things on track, but it often misses the core of what truly inspires people to thrive. That's why now, more than ever, we need positive leadership. In this second part of our two-part episode, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, dig deeper into the impact of positive leadership and how small, intentional actions can drive real results by showing people they matter.Things you will learn in this episode:• How positive leadership boosts morale, productivity, and even physical well-being• Simple practices that create a positive shift in team culture• Moving from task-driven to purpose-driven leadership• Why kindness, trust, and compassion are essential leadership skills• The ripple effect that positive leadership can have across an organizationWithout a sense of purpose and meaning, even the best teams can lose their drive. Don't let that happen! Listen to this episode now. Resources:✅• https://www.kimscameron.com/• Center for Positive Organizations: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/kim-s-cameron/ • https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/kim-cameronBooks:✅• Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/giji6pC • Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/4ZakMBi • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/beRWWsN

Studies show that people naturally thrive when they feel a sense of purpose and positive energy at work. So why not make that same energy a core strategy in leadership? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, reveal how positive leadership can generate extraordinary organizational outcomes.Kim Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a pioneering scholar in positive organizational scholarship. As co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, his influential research on organizational virtuousness, culture, and leadership excellence has shaped the field, with his work among the most downloaded in organizational sciences. With over 130 published articles and 15 books, Kim's insights on achieving extraordinary outcomes guide leaders across sectors worldwide.Things you will learn in this episode:• Understanding positive leadership and virtuousness• The Heliotropic Effect in organizations• The power of meaning and purpose in work• Case Study: Rocky Flats Nuclear Arsenal CleanupIf you're still underestimating the impact of a positive leader, here's a quick refresher: Positive leadership fuels REAL business results. Check out our full episode and see for yourself.Resources:✅• https://www.kimscameron.com/• Center for Positive Organizations: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/kim-s-cameron/ • https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/kim-cameronBooks:✅• Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/giji6pC • Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/4ZakMBi • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/beRWWsN

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Episode Summary: In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Jennifer Griggs engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Kim Cameron, a leading expert in organizational behavior and management. Dr. Cameron, who co-founded the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan, delves into the concept of virtuous organizations and how they foster environments where individuals and teams can thrive.Dr. Cameron outlines the critical role of positive, virtuous leadership in creating workplaces that allow employees to flourish, irrespective of their demographics, knowledge, or training.He explains how virtuous organizations embody practices such as gratitude, integrity, compassion, and trust, which collectively enhance the overall well-being and performance of the organization. Dr. Cameron demonstrates the profound impact of small, incremental improvements and the empowerment of positive energizers within the organization.The conversation also touches on the challenges of implementing organizational change, the pitfalls of cynicism, and the strategies to overcome resistance and foster a positive culture. Dr. Cameron offers practical advice for leaders at all levels who aspire to cultivate a dignified and virtuous workplace.Guest ContactKim CameronEpisode ResourcesArticle: Bad is Stronger than GoodTakeaways:Virtuous leadership helps individuals flourish and reach their potential.Virtuous organizations practice gratitude, trust, integrity, compassion, forgiveness, optimism, and purpose.Small, 1% improvements can lead to significant positive changes.Positive energizers uplift others and spread positive practices.Organizational change is challenging but can be achieved with positive energy and engagement.Supporting colleagues enhances organizational health and productivity.Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.

"The biggest barrier to success is not that others are unwilling to give but that we are afraid to ask.” - Adam Grant, NY Times bestselling authorI love it when, the most powerful ideas are the simplest. Find out how you can begin to master the one tool that stands between you and your success: the ability to ask for what you need to succeed and be happy. The Man Box culture teaches the value of self-reliance. 85% of Americans agree that “I would rather depend on myself than others.” But, as always, you can take things too far. If you don't ask for advice, you may miss out on valuable opportunities. Failure to seek early treatment for depression and/or anxiety prolongs the length of the issue. And trying to do it all can lead to stress and burnout. Discover what keeps you from asking for what you need and how to get better at this invaluable skill.Dr. Wayne E. Baker Wayne Baker is the author of the book All You Have To Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”) Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. He puts his knowledge into practice as a frequent guest speaker, management consultant, and as an advisor and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform. He has won various awards, including the Senior Faculty Research Award from the Ross School of Business and the Best Article Published in 2014 – 2016 from the American Sociological Association Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity.

Many organizations and individuals often find themselves stuck making only small, incremental changes that don't really solve the bigger issues. Sticking to minor adjustments means missing major opportunities and failing to meet evolving challenges. There's a clear need for a more impactful approach to change.In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD podcast, Ashish Kothari and Robert Quinn discuss how to drive deep organizational change effectively.Robert E. Quinn, Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, is a leading expert in leadership, culture, and change. He co-founded Positive Organizational Scholarship and the Center for Positive Organizations. Robert is among the top 1% of cited professors in organizational behavior. His notable books include the global bestseller Deep Change and the award-winning The Best Teacher in You. His latest work, The Positive Organization, explores breaking free from conventional business cultures. Things you will learn from this episode:• The purpose-driven definition of happiness• Concept of Deep Change versus Incremental Change• Role of Leadership in Organizational Change• Integration of Well-being into Corporate CultureTo explore their insights in detail, listen to the complete episode now!Resources:• Robert Quinn's website: https://robertequinn.com/ • Robert Quinn's blog: https://robertequinn.com/blog/Books:• Deep Change by Robert E. Quinn: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Change-Discovering-Jossey-Bass-Management/dp/0787902446• The Best Teacher in You: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Teacher-You-Accelerate-Learning/dp/1626561788 • Watch out for Prof. Robert Quinn's upcoming book: “The Transformational Moment”• Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life.https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655

This week we revisit our interview with Dr. Julia Lee Cunningham. Julia Lee is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a National Geographic Fellow and Explorer. She currently serves as a faculty co-director for Center for Positive Organizations. She is also a faculty affiliate at the Sanger Leadership Center, and Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining Ross, she served as a Lab Fellow in Institutional Corruption at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, and a Research Fellow in Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard University. She earned her PhD, MPP, and AM degrees at Harvard University, where she was trained in organizational behavior, psychology, and behavioral economics.   Dr. Lee Cunningham studies the psychology of narratives, lay theories, and behavioral ethics. She is passionate about understanding the power of narratives in shaping objective reality, discovering the mechanisms that alter them, and illuminating how narratives can be leveraged to yield more ethical, sustainable, and adaptive behavior in the workplace. Her research has been published in a number of top scientific journals in management and psychology, including Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Journal of Applied Psychology.   Dr. Lee Cunningham strives to promote the use of scientific evidence in diagnosing and addressing critical problems in public policy and business practices, and has many years of experience in consulting and conducting field research with leading companies, non-profits, and governments. She teaches BBA, MBA, and executive education courses on leadership, teams, negotiation, and conflict resolution, and was named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors by Poets and Quants in 2020.   

314 What Builds Community (Like Chickens)    Want to join this year's NLV Conference? Register here!   Community is the life blood of our growth and success as human beings, even in the very beginning of humanity's first steps across the globe we were hyper social creatures who relied on one another to survive, whether that be to have enough food or blankets for the cold months or maybe even knowing you could go to your local carpenter to ask for a new chair. We have always relied on one another to build ourselves and each other up, and without that fundamental part of our humanity we wouldn't be where we are today and we will only stagnate and mold if we distance ourselves from it. In this episode Sarah Elkins and Jake Cinti discuss the importance of community and helping the places we call home to thrive, true although the experience of cultivating community isn't always sunshine and roses, it is always an important and vital process. Jake Cinti brings equal parts intelligence, awareness, and compassion to the conversation, offering an insight into the world of reality and social work that is often overlooked or unseen. His values only becoming stronger as he has continued his work with his brother Dylan, Yarrow, and Ypsilanti.   Highlights Your niche is just as important as everyone else's, take pride in that. Holding true to your values even if you are not seen in the best light. Caring for your community is the foundation to success. What helps you build community with other people? What are your Chickens? Just because you hit bumps in the road does not mean you should compromise your values and goals in the journey.   Quotes “Space, being able to have space, in this case it was literally saving people's lives. And so I think that's a microcosm in general for how important space can be for social impact.” “Creating, where we can, where we can find the opportunity to create micro-communities within a piece of real estate whether it's a one multi family building or multiple adjacent. It's something we think is very special and very important, and also hyper local which is a big part of Ypsilanti and how we hope to continue to work for and with Ypsilanti.”   Dear Listeners it is now your turn, What is something that you've been considering that you can contribute to your community? What is one small way that you can encourage somebody else to do something that you know will help within your community, will build something important? How can you support the people that you need to support in order to build a community that's healthy and caring for eachother? It doesn't have to have a label, it doesn't have to be real estate, it doesn't have to be about homes and properties, it doesn't have to be about helping people on a scale, as what we're talking about with Jake and Dylan, but even swapping dough with somebody who has chickens find somebody in your community to contribute, build those relationships and let me know how that goes.  And, as always, thank you for listening.    About Jake (From Yarrow) Jake is devoted to helping people and organizations drive lasting change. As an undergraduate and later an MSW student at the University of Michigan, Jake learned the fundamentals of positive organizational scholarship through his work with Ann Arbor teen center The Neutral Zone and the Ross School of Business' Center for Positive Organizations. Jake then moved to New York City to pursue a career in social impact real estate. After spending several years growing Transwestern's nonprofit practice, Jake shifted into a leadership role at OPEN Impact Real Estate, a firm dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations flourish in meaningful spaces. Jake was recognized as one of Commercial Property Executive's “Stars to Watch” in 2020. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife Emily and their assorted plants and vinyl. He also serves on the board of Bloomingdale School of Music. Be sure to check out Yarrow! As well as Jake's LinkedIn!    Please check out the nonprofit mentioned by Jake and if you can make a donation within your means please do so; Mobile Studio Inc!   Overdose Prevention Model from the FDA About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Welcome to the Meaningful Work Matters podcast! This episode features Kim Cameron, a renowned expert in the field of positive organizational scholarship and a faculty member at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Kim's work focuses on virtuous organizations and their impact on performance and well-being. Andrew and Kim discuss the essence of virtuous organizations and the incredible transformation they can bring about. Kim shares insights from his extensive research, including eight key dimensions that are pivotal in fostering virtuousness within an organization. From gratitude and appreciation to trust and integrity, these dimensions create a holistic environment for individuals to flourish. Discover inspiring real-life stories of organizations that have embraced virtuousness in their cultures, even during challenging times like downsizing or a pandemic. If you're interested in understanding how virtuous organizations can positively impact performance, well-being, and culture, this conversation with Kim Cameron is a must-listen. Don't miss this insightful discussion on how virtuousness can transform the workplace and create environments where meaningful work truly matters. For more resources and information on positive organizational scholarship, visit the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan.

Kim Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is the godfather of the term "heliotropic leadership." His research proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that being a heliotropic person can transform our lives, and the lives of the people around us. As you listen to the studies he cites, we hope that you are forever changed, knowing that the moment-to-moment decisions we make have profound implications for the success of our lives. The nickname for this episode is “We are Born Inherently Good.“ All we have to do is remember to express it.Useful Links from the Episode:About "Be the Sun, Not the Salt": https://bethesunnotthesalt.com/Kim Cameron, Center for Positive Organizations at University of Michigan: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/kim-s-cameron/

This week we revisit our conversation with Dr. Julia Lee Cunningham. Julia Lee is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a National Geographic Fellow and Explorer. She currently serves as a faculty co-director for Center for Positive Organizations. She is also a faculty affiliate at the Sanger Leadership Center, and Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining Ross, she served as a Lab Fellow in Institutional Corruption at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, and a Research Fellow in Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard University. She earned her PhD, MPP, and AM degrees at Harvard University, where she was trained in organizational behavior, psychology, and behavioral economics.   Dr. Lee Cunningham strives to promote the use of scientific evidence in diagnosing and addressing critical problems in public policy and business practices, and has many years of experience in consulting and conducting field research with leading companies, non-profits, and governments. She teaches BBA, MBA, and executive education courses on leadership, teams, negotiation, and conflict resolution, and was named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors by Poets and Quants in 2020. 

“Start your goals and dreams earlier.” - Wayne BakerImagine you're on a deadline for a big project and feeling overwhelmed, or you're looking for a new job, but you can't seem to get your foot in the door, or perhaps you're facing a personal challenge and just don't know what to do. What do these problems have in common? They can all be solved simply by reaching out to a colleague, friend, acquaintance, or wider network and making an ask.Studies show that asking for help makes us better and less frustrated at our jobs. It helps us find new opportunities and new talent. It unlocks new ideas and solutions and enhances team performance, and it also helps us get the things we need outside the workplace. And yet we rarely give ourselves permission to ask.Luckily, the research shows that asking for and getting what we need is much easier than we think. Wayne Baker shares dozens of tools used at companies like Google, GM, and IDEO that individuals, teams, and leaders can use to make asking for help a personal and organizational habit, such as smart criteria for making an ask, plug and play routines that make requests a standard component of meetings, mini-games that incentivize asking within teams and the Reciprocity Ring, and Givitas tools that allow people to tap into the giving power of a network.Wayne Baker is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan, ROSS School of Business  Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations.Click here to subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast to save time and effort.SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE'All You Have To Do Is Ask'Wayne Baker (@DrWayneBaker) / TwitterJoin a Free Community of Givers | Give and Take IncWayne Baker - Faculty CO-Director - Center for Positive Organizations | LinkedInBook: Amazon.com: All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success eBook : Baker, Wayne: Kindle StoreCockroach Startups: What You Need To Know To Succeed And ProsperFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallResources To Have You Thrive And ProsperThe Deep Wealth Podcast brings you a wealth of world-class thought leaders who share invaluable resources and insights. Click the link below to access the resources, gear, and books that either our guests or the Deep Wealth team leverage to increase success:https://www.deepwealth.com/thriveContact Deep Wealth: Tweet @JeffreyFeldberg LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Email podcast[at]deepwealth[dot]com Help us pay it forward by leaving a review.Here's to you and your success!As always, please stay healthy and safe.

In today's episode of the Happiness Squad podcast, Anil and Ashish continue their interview with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline, co-authors of Awakening Compassion at Work. They explore the potential for cultivating thriving cultures and discuss the importance of compassion in organizations.Jane, a dedicated PhD and University Professor, promotes human flourishing through her involvement with the Center for Positive Organization and Compassion Lab. Monica, a PhD holder and Faculty Director at the Center for Positive Organizations, advocates for compassionate practices and is the founder of EnlivenWork.In part one, they discussed Jane's flourishing triangle, a powerful conversation around positive connections, meaning and emotions. In this episode, they delve into the core themes of their book, highlighting the need for organizations to acknowledge and alleviate suffering. Awakening compassion at work means recognizing and responding to suffering with empathy, fostering both individual and organizational well-being.Jane and Monica emphasize the integration of love and compassion into daily practices for organizations to thrive. They share practical tips for facing challenges and stress, including reframing situations with positive intent and developing resilience.Join Anil, Ashish, Jane, and Monica in this enlightening episode as they continue to explore the transformative power of compassion in organizations, fostering a harmonious and thriving work environment. What You'll Learn in this Show:Why organizations should awaken their capacity to respond to suffering with compassion to support high performance and alleviate distress.Love and compassion are integral to high-performing organizations and should be integrated into daily practices.Practical tips for facing challenges and stress.Valuable insights into creating harmonious and compassionate work environments that benefit individuals and organizations.And so much more...Resources:Reflectedbestselfexercise.com Awakeningcompassionatwork.com Enlivenwork.com Compassionlab.com Center for Positive OrganizationMonicaworline.com Happinesssquad.com My Happiness Squad InstagramAshish Kothari LinkedInAnil Ramjiani LinkedInHappiness Squad Youtube ChannelBooks:Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life

Flourishing within organizations holds the key to unlocking tremendous value. Imagine if you can deliver optimal functioning and enable your team to feel deeply alive and fire on all cylinders. That is a powerful feeling. In today's episode of the Happiness Squad podcast, Anil and Ashish sit down with two distinguished guests, Jane Dutton and Monica Worline, co-authors of "Awakening Compassion at Work," to explore and unveil the potential for cultivating thriving cultures.Jane, a dedicated PhD and University Professor, is committed to fostering human flourishing at work. As a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organization and a founding member of Compassion Lab, she provides valuable resources for leaders and managers seeking to apply positive organizational scholarship, including her book "How to Be a Positive Leader."Monica, a leading advocate for compassionate practices in organizations, holds a PhD and serves as the Faculty Director for Engaged Learning and Innovation at the Center for Positive Organizations, University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. She is also the Executive Director of Compassion Lab and the founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an idea incubator that cultivates courageous thinking and compassionate leadership.In this episode, Jane and Monica share profound insights on flourishing and nurturing thriving cultures. They delve into the vital components of positive connections, meaning, and emotions within the workplace. Furthermore, they shed light on the transformative influence of awakening compassion at work, introducing practical tools such as the "reflected best self" exercise for personal development.Tune in to learn how you can unlock the true potential of positive flourishing within your organization! What You'll Learn in this Show:Jane's flourishing triangle and Monica's “Reflected Best Self” exercise.Stories about how we have impacted others can increase our awareness of our strengths and their impact.How positive connections can be built through short interactions and connections with others.How personal experiences shape our understanding of flourishing, including the power of community and its constraints.Why organizations should awaken their capacity to respond to suffering with compassion to support high performance and alleviate distress.And so much more...Resources:Reflectedbestselfexercise.com Awakeningcompassionatwork.com Enlivenwork.com Compassionlab.com Center for Positive OrganizationMonicaworline.com Happinesssquad.com My Happiness Squad InstagramAshish Kothari LinkedInAnil Ramjiani LinkedInHappiness Squad...

You know when you see a really good dancer? What separates the good ones from the not-so-good ones? Well, it is all about one specific part of the body. I start this episode by telling which body part that is and why it is so important. http://www.nature.com/articles/srep42435 Ever wonder why some people are so much more likable than others? Nicholas Boothman knows. He has researched this and authored a book on the subject called How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less (https://amzn.to/3RVLybP) Listen as he joins me to explain what it is that will get people to like you and how to avoid doing and saying those things that turn people off. It seems like common sense that if you need something from someone else, you just ask them. Yet asking for help is hard for so many of us. We like to think we can and should do things for ourselves. However, asking others for help may be a really smart things to do for reasons beyond what you ever imagined. It not only does NOT make you look weak, it does just the opposite. And the truth is people like to help – but only if you ask. Listen as I talk about this with Wayne Baker, professor of Business Administration & Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also author of the book All You Have to Do is Ask (https://amzn.to/2VMts12) and he joins me to explain the amazing power and benefits of asking for what you need. As we have discussed before, there is very little evidence that Vitamin C has much effect in preventing or curing the common cold. But there is conclusive evidence that Vitamin C is good for another problem that all of deal with from time to time. Listen and I will tell you what that is. https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/vitamin-c-stress-buster PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Zocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun! Go to https://Zocdoc.com/SYSK and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://RocketMoney.com/something ! Visit https://NJM.com/podcast for a quote to see how much you can save on your auto insurance! Dell Technologies' Presidents Day event is here! The savings start now on select sleek XPS laptops and more powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Don't forget special pricing on the latest monitors, docks and accessories, plus free shipping on everything and monthly payment options with Dell Preferred Account.  Just call 877-ASK-DELL for these limited-time Presidents Day deals! With With TurboTax, an expert will do your taxes from start to finish, ensuring your taxes are done right (guaranteed), so you can relax! Feels good to be done with your taxes, doesn't it? Come to TurboTax and don't do your taxes. Visit https://TurboTax.com to learn more. Intuit TurboTax.  Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negative news can bombard us. We hear alarming statistics about depression and anxiety and stories about toxic workplaces and leaders. Despite the negativity, developing positive leadership skills can help you live a thriving life, both at home and at work. Professor Kim Cameron is on the forefront of researching the practices of positive leadership. He's a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations and a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan. As the author of 16 scholarly books on positive practices, Kim has won multiple teaching awards, including recognition by his peers at the Academy of Management for making a major impact on the practice of leadership.    Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

Robert E. Quinn is the Margaret Elliot Tracy Collegiate Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.  His research and writing focus on purpose, leadership, culture and change.  He is one of the co-founders of the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship and a co-founder of the Ross Center for Positive Organizations.  In terms of research, he is in the top 1% of professors cited in organizational behavior textbooks.  He has published 18 books.  As a teacher Quinn is the recipient of multiple awards.  In a global survey he was recently named one of the top speakers in the world on the topic of organizational culture and related issues. His talk on personal purpose went viral and has been viewed by over 18 million people.

In today's tumultuous world, sometimes it's hard to know which way is up, but finding your purpose can drive emerging leaders to move forward.    Professor Bob Quinn joins host Alan Todd on this week's podcast to share why finding your purpose can transform companies – and lives. For 40 years, Professor Quinn's research and teaching has led the way for how people think about positive and purpose-driven leadership. He's a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations. He's written 18 books, including Deep Change, The Positive Organization, and more recently, The Economics of Higher Purpose.    If you liked this episode, you might like Professor Quinn's course on Udemy Business: Becoming A Purpose-Driven Organization Follow the podcast to never miss an episode.   Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

In episode 5 our guest Héctor Escamilla discusses how applying whole-school wellbeing at Tecmilenio University, the First Positive University in the world, achieved the vision “To prepare people with a purpose in life and competencies to achieve it”. Jason and Tamara explore how students are empowered to customize their own college program with 40 % flexibility, 100% studying positive psychology, and 90% graduating with a job.

Dr. Kim Cameron is the co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations out of the University of Michigan as well as the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business. Dr. Cameron is recognized as the foremost expert on positive relational energy, which is generated by virtuous actions and can have a profound impact on an organization's success and an individual's professional and personal life. He was recently recognized as being among the top 10 scholars in the organizational sciences whose work has been most frequently downloaded from Google. Dr. Cameron joins Craig on this week's episode to discuss his latest book, Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

This week we welcome Dr. Julia Lee Cunningham for this weeks conversation. Julia Lee is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a National Geographic Fellow and Explorer. She currently serves as a faculty co-director for Center for Positive Organizations. She is also a faculty affiliate at the Sanger Leadership Center, and Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining Ross, she served as a Lab Fellow in Institutional Corruption at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, and a Research Fellow in Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard University. She earned her PhD, MPP, and AM degrees at Harvard University, where she was trained in organizational behavior, psychology, and behavioral economics.   Dr. Lee Cunningham studies the psychology of narratives, lay theories, and behavioral ethics. She is passionate about understanding the power of narratives in shaping objective reality, discovering the mechanisms that alter them, and illuminating how narratives can be leveraged to yield more ethical, sustainable, and adaptive behavior in the workplace. Her research has been published in a number of top scientific journals in management and psychology, including Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Journal of Applied Psychology.   Dr. Lee Cunningham strives to promote the use of scientific evidence in diagnosing and addressing critical problems in public policy and business practices, and has many years of experience in consulting and conducting field research with leading companies, non-profits, and governments. She teaches BBA, MBA, and executive education courses on leadership, teams, negotiation, and conflict resolution, and was named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors by Poets and Quants in 2020. 

This week we revisit our interview with Wayne Baker. Wayne is the author of the book All You Have to Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also a Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values.  He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books.  His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University.

Dr. Jane Dutton is a cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations and leader in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. Jane has shared her passion and expertise in creating thriving organizations as a professor and researcher at Michigan Ross School of Business, and as a published author of over 100 articles and book chapters, 13 edited books, and two of her own books: Energize your Workplace: How to Build and Sustain High Quality Connections at Work and Awakening Compassion at Work (with Monica Worline). Jane's work has focused on the power of high quality connections to increase both individual and organizational capabilities, as well as how compassion, resilience, and energy can be a meaningful part of organizational cultures.In this episode, Jane talks with Elizabeth and Dana about how seemingly small social connections can dramatically improve our wellbeing, and how compassion is a vital, yet sometimes overlooked, resource in organizations. She shares examples and ideas on how to leverage the power of high quality connections and compassion in any workplace. Full show notes are available at www.teacherfanclub.com

"Positive Organisational Scholarship: From Suffering to Flourishing!” - Leaders for Humanity with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline. Jane is a Distinguished University Professor Emerita of Business Administration and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research and expertise lies at the intersection of strategy, management and organizations, and psychology. She is a dedicated teacher who has won numerous teaching awards and gained a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Management, and she is Co-Founder of the Positive Organizational Scholarship Movement and Center for Positive Organisations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Jane has published over 100 articles and book chapters, edited 13 books and written two books for managers called Energize your Workplace: How to Build and Sustain High Quality Connections at Work and Awakening Compassion at Work, jointly with Monica Worline. Monica is CEO of Enliven Work, a social benefit corporation established as an innovation partner of the Center for Positive Organizations. She is also Faculty Director of Engaged Learning and Innovation at Center for Positive Organizations, and Research Scientist at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research. Moreover, Jane is co-founder of Compassion Lab, of which Monica is executive director. The goal of the Lab is to create a new vision of organizations as sites for the development and expression of compassion. Co-hosted as always by: Antoinette Weibel and Otti Vogt The Leaders for Humanity series is part of the #goodorganisations project (for further info see https://goodorganisations.com) and intends to offer a critical dialogue with "wise" thought and action leaders, related to key questions in the domain of individual, organisational and societal transformation. Its main intent is to develop critical thinking and deeper reflection by bringing together multiple perspectives - across philosophy, psychology, sociology, management science, complexity - in an open and collaborative inquiry. During our interview we examine three critical questions: a) What is good? What is a good society? b) How can we craft good organisations? c) How can we as leaders or organisational citizens become good, and enable positive change? We publish an exclusive set of recommended materials to the followers of the series prior to each episode. Please visit the Good Organisations LinkedIn page and https://goodorganisations.com/leadersforhumanity for more details. In addition, we publish opinion pieces and further reflections on our Medium page at https://medium.com/@goodorganisations. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/LeadersForHumanity/ #GoodOrganisations #LeadersforHumanity #UniteforGood #Leadership #Transformation #BusinessEthics #Philosophy #Business #PersonalDevelopment

Greg and Debby turn their focus this week on the question of how large a network one person really needs. Do you need to connect with thousands of people in order to be successful? Or is it sufficient to simply focus on the few really close connections in order to achieve your goals? Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Chanel DeGuzman, Global Engagement Consultants, https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanel-f-deguzman-ph-d-44894221/ Also Mentioned: - Wayne Baker, Author of “All You Have To Do Is Ask”, Faculty Co-Director at Center for Positive Organizations, https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebaker/ - Nina Corder, Women of Toledo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacorder/ Groups Mentioned: - Women of Toledo, https://www.womenoftoledo.org/ - Women's Business Council of Northwest Ohio, https://www.nwowbc.com/ Comments: https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/ https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/ More Information: If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/ "Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3rdgennetworking/message

Welcome to Episode 58 of The Future of Work, the podcast that looks at every aspect of work in the future, featuring industry experts and thought leaders discussing how work is changing and evolving. The Future of Work is NOW.This week, we catch up with industrial psychologist and Cappfinity co-founder and Chief Customer Officer, Nicky Garcea. Nicky works with Cappfinity clients globally and heads up the Americas. Nicky has over 20 years of experience working with global clients. She is a pioneer in recruiting and developing for strengths, and the recruitment and promotion of underrepresented talent. Nicky is a regular keynote speaker on candidate experience and immersive recruitment technology.Finally, in episode 58, Nicky talks about the research book she has co-authored and practically how you can start to build a strengths-based organization.

Highlights:  [13:40] Generalized Reciprocity [22:40] How to make a good request [31:10] What's possible for humanity   Meet Dr. Wayne Baker: Wayne is the author of the book All You Have To Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.  He is also a Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and a Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. And he currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. Dr. Baker is a highly sought after keynote speaker and management consultant. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values.  He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books.  He's literally been published in every important periodical there is: the New York Post, Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, Thrive Global, Chief Executive Magazine and Forbes just to name just a few. What I love about Wayne is he is using science and top-tier academic research to shed light on not only how we create the most optimized, productive companies and organizations, but he is piercing the veil of the secrets to what ACTUALLY creates REAL SUCCESS in life overall. He has dedicated his life to opening the eyes of the biggest organizations on the planet to the benefits of generosity, gratitude, and giving and receiving help. But HIS mission isn't only to share these secrets with the business leaders of the world but to make them available to all of us. So regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur building your business, a leader in a large organization, a parent wanting to give your kids the tools to really make the most of their lives, or just someone with an earnest desire to grow into the very best version of themselves possible… this is the episode for you. Connect with Dr. Baker:  https://twitter.com/DrWayneBaker https://www.facebook.com/WayneBakerTheAuthor https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebaker/  https://allyouhavetodoisask.com/ ... If you're interested in learning more about challenges and how you can use them to maximize your reach, increase your impact and grow your coaching business just click here: http://mychallengecreator.com/  

Welcome to Episode 57 of The Future of Work, the podcast that looks at every aspect of work in the future, featuring industry experts and thought leaders discussing how work is changing and evolving. The Future of Work is NOW.This week, we catch up with industrial psychologist and Cappfinity co-founder and Chief Customer Officer, Nicky Garcea. Nicky works with Cappfinity clients globally and heads up the Americas. Nicky has over 20 years of experience working with global clients. She is a pioneer in recruiting and developing for strengths, and the recruitment and promotion of underrepresented talent. Nicky is a regular keynote speaker on candidate experience and immersive recruitment technology.In episode 57 we look at what is a healthy organization and how these organizations go about measuring it. And we look at emerging trends in healthy organizations. 

Welcome to Episode 56 of The Future of Work, the podcast that looks at every aspect of work in the future, featuring industry experts and thought leaders discussing how work is changing and evolving. The Future of Work is NOW.This week, we catch up with industrial psychologist and Cappfinity co-founder and Chief Customer Officer, Nicky Garcea. Nicky works with Cappfinity clients globally and heads up the Americas. Nicky has over 20 years of experience working with global clients. She is a pioneer in recruiting and developing for strengths, and the recruitment and promotion of underrepresented talent. Nicky is a regular keynote speaker on candidate experience and immersive recruitment technology.In episode 56 we get to know what positive psychology is, as it relates to business, and specifically how the PERMA model is used to help promote it.

Mary Ceccanese joins VIP's Casey Hasten in a discussion about positivity in the workplace. Mary is the owner and principal consultant of Dynamic Connections, a company that focuses on engagement and energized work through positive business practices. She also is an Executive Education Affiliate for The University of Michigan collaborating with the Center for Positive Organizations and the author of You Can Create Positive Change at Work, a book that is set to release very soon. She is passionate about empowering leaders to create a positive work environment and culture.About The Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ceccanese-4b712a5/About The We Are VIP Podcast:This podcast is brought to you by VIP to add value to your job or candidate search. Each week, we'll bring you helpful tips and insights from leading professionals to help candidates land their dream jobs and help employers find better talent.Hosted by:Casey Hasten, Director of Recruiting at VIPAbout VIP:We utilize a holistic approach to support your strategic initiatives in accounting and finance. From recruiting and strategic staffing, to project management consulting, our service model offers a comprehensive solution that allows for flexibility as you navigate transformation and growth within your organization.Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/270216/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreVIPCompanyJob Openings and Services: https://wearevip.com

Dr. Robert E. Quinn is one of the leaders in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship, a cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan, and a Professor at the Michigan Ross School of Business with research and writing focused on purpose, leadership, culture, and change. He has spent the last 40 years doing research, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune 500. He is the author of 18 books including the award-winning education book, The Best Teacher in You: How to Accelerate Learning and Change Lives. In this episode he shares impactful strategies for teaching and leading with intention and leveraging the power of purpose in our lives. Show notes at www.teacherfanclub.com/podcast.

Join us on Be Brave at Work as we speak with Kim Cameron. Kim is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations in the Ross School of Business and Professor of Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Michigan. He is a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan, and he has also served as a dean, associate dean, and department chair. His research on organizational virtuousness and other topics has been published in more than 140 scholarly articles and 16 academic books. He was recently recognized as being among the top 10 scholars in the organizational sciences whose work has been most frequently downloaded from Google. Links of Interest LinkedIn Website Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance Please click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! More information about Ed, visit Excellius.com © 2021 Ed Evarts

In this episode, we revisit our interview Professor Jane Dutton is a world expert in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. She shares ideas on how small actions can create a big impact and help your team flourish. Dr. Dutton co-founded the Center for Positive Organizations at the Ross School of Business in 2002. She is the only Distinguished University Professor on the faculty at Ross, which is the highest award given to a faculty member at the University of Michigan.

Robert E. Quinn has spent the last 40 years doing research, publishing, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune 500. He is the Margaret Elliot Tracy Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.  His research and writing focuses on purpose, leadership, culture and change. He is one of the leaders in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship and a cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan. He has published 18 books.  His book, Deep Change is a long-term best seller and has been used across the planet. His book, The Best Teacher in You won the Ben Franklin Award designating it the best book in education. His latest book is The Positive Organization: Breaking Free of Conventional Cultures, Constraints and Beliefs. His next book will be The Economics of Higher Purpose: Eight Counter Intuitive Steps for Creating a Purpose Driven Organization. He is particularly known for his work on the competing values framework which has been used by thousands of organizations.  His paper, Moments of Greatness: Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership, was selected by the Harvard Business Review as one of the ten Must Reads On Managing Yourself. Deep change is needed. Otherwise it is a slow death. “Knowledge is the ungrateful child of learning.” We go to great lengths to deny the need for change. Positive organization scholarship. The problem with thinking “I am powerless to try to change our system“ We have evidence all around us that what we are thinking is wrong. If one teacher is doing it, that means it's possible. The question is “What's real?” The principal's reference point is the middle of the curve. The way you change things is you begin to learn from excellence. We are looking for meaningful life, but something blocks us, that's fear. Principals believe that their most valued contribution is to prevent conflict. Leadership is about creating conflict. Turn it into transformative cooperation. Realization of potential. Great teachers vs. good teachers. 4 variables: idealized influence, individualized concern, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation (using inquiry to stimulate change)! Love of learning transcends other challenges. People not marching to the drum of convention. We are all subject to the slow death. What result do I want to create? You've linked your identity Create the future that doesn't yet exist. Each failure is a step to find out your potential. Purpose driven Life. The moment you commit to a purpose, you moralized your life. When you find out who you are, you find your true character. Your best self begins to emerge. Fail, fail, fail, then succeed. You develop transformative power. If you want to be a really good teacher… No matter what they say or do, every student wants to learn, every students wants to succeed. When you break that code, everything changes. Animate a community - put together things they want, nurture them, and then you can take it to the next level. Henry Gradillas How to be a transformative principal? Sit down, and ask, what result do I want to create? Why am I on the earth? What's my purpose in life? When I die how will the planet be different because I'm here. Am I internally connected? Am I other focused? Am I externally open? Sponsors InControl SEL for Middle School In Control created an effortless social and emotional, character development video curriculum for your students that's ZERO-TEACHER-PREP AND it's so cool looking- it feels like a Youtube or Netflix Series- and that's purposeful, they meet students right where they're at. The videos are 5-6 minutes, kids love them, teachers love them, and you will too. There's no guesswork in the program because there's a 21-video progression for each grade level. They've thought of everything-- because it's a group of award winning counselors, teachers, and principals that came up with this thing. It'll help you save tons of time and headaches. Take it from me, it's time to check that social-emotional learning box, the empty one that's been keeping you up at night--and it's time to do it in a meaningful, measurable, magnetic way. If you go to www.InControlSEL.com/jethro you can check out some of the videos and even receive 20% off if you pre-order for next school year John Catt Today's Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. 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"Deep change or slow death." It has been scientically proven that finding your purpose extends your life, and enhances your health and wellbeing! Our next podcast guest is academic celebrity Dr. Robert E. Quinn, Professor Emeritus at University of Michigan, best-selling author, speaker, Co-Founder of Center for Positive Organizations and Thought Partner on Leadership and Change at University of Michigan. His research and writing focuses on purpose, leadership, culture, and change. His recent talk to Google on the subject of purpose went viral and has over 15 million views. The Monumental Me platform provides high quality content and programming that pulls from the most essential learnings from the study of Positive Psychology, curated for people like you, at all stages of their career and who want to thrive in life and in work. Available through monumentalme.substack.com and at Monumentalme.com and follow us on Instagram @monumentalme.we with co-founders Liana Slater and Michele Mavi.

Dr. Wayne Baker, award-winning researcher, sociologist, professor, author, and speaker joins me on this episode. We talk about the importance of workplace culture, the work being done at the University of Michigan's Center for Positive Organizations, how to identify if you have a positive culture, The Reciprocity Ring, how to ask for help, a gratitude intervention practice, and more. Get connected with Wayne: Website: https://www.waynebaker.org/ and https://allyouhavetodoisask.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebaker/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayneBakerTheAuthor/  Purchase a copy of All You Have to Do Is Ask https://www.amazon.com/All-You-Have-Ask-Important/dp/1984825925  Want to learn how you can work with me to build a solid foundation for your business and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy and thanks for listening! To your success, Jay

22. Givers Need Askers: Turn the Wheel of Reciprocity and Ask “The fact is, you can be more productive, more efficient, more creative, less stressed out if you make requests for what you need and you help other people.”  Guest Info: Dr. Wayne E. Baker is Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”), Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research.  He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values.  He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books.  His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review.  He puts his knowledge into practice as a frequent guest speaker, management consultant, and as an advisor and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform. He has won various awards, including the Senior Faculty Research Award from the Ross School of Business and the Best Article Published in 2014 – 2016 from the American Sociological Association Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity. Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school.  He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University. He resides with his wife, son, and Birman cat in Ann Arbor. Favorite Quote:  "It may be better to give than receive, but it's best to give AND receive. Asking turns the wheel of reciprocity." Resources: Psychology Today: "The Real Challenge of Generosity" AllYouHavetoDoIsAsk.com "All You Have to Do Is Ask" Infographic  Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Dr. Wayne Baker. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

from the archives This interview with Mary Ceccanese comes from the archives of the (Sorta) Secret Sisterhood, a membership site I ran for women 40+ and which has since migrated to a private Facebook group. Because so many of the practitioners I interviewed there also support women in burnout, I'm repurposing many of these excellent Q+As on the podcast! This interview took place in November of 2019 (which is why I talk about Thanksgiving in it)—and as we wrap up 2020, it feels right to spend a little time in gratitude—even if it's just for the year being over! Listen in as Mary takes us on a tour of what gratitude can do for us—especially if we're burning out, talks about the difference between recognition and appreciation, and talks about gratitude journaling (especially important for those of us who are journaling challenged!) What's your major aha moment/takeaway from this episode? Leave a voice message from the podcast homepage, or send me an email and let me know! bio Mary Ceccanese is the owner and principal consultant of Dynamic Connections LLC, a company that focuses on creating an engaged, energized workforce through positive business practices. She is also part of the Executive Education team and the Coordinator for the Office of Tax Policy Research both at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Celebrating over twenty years of professional experience working with all levels of staff in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, she provides positive and empowering interactive presentations based on the research of the faculty at the Center for Positive Organizations. Mary engages attendees with research-based practices applied to work-life scenarios that can be immediately applied to their day-to-day life. She has a BA in Human Resource Administration and has worked at the University of Michigan for more than thirty years. In 2010 she received the University of Michigan's highest award given to staff -- the Candace J. Johnson Award for Excellence. In addition, Mary was given the distinction of being one of the 2019 “Top Ten Business Women” of the American Business Women's Association. In 2019, she was also awarded a University of Michigan Impact Award. resources EAT™ | Your way to health Donate to the EAT™ scholarship fund The (Sorta) Secret Sisterhood private Facebook group Dynamic Connections, LLC Looking for a great gift? Check out the High-Quality Connection Cards available on Mary's site. Simply: Health Coaching Send me an email --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/liza-baker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liza-baker/support

Psychologist Lea Waters talks about tools you need to tap into your strengths. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The best way to tap into your strengths 2) Why our strengths are often hiding–and how to find them 3) The hack that halts anxiety Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep629 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEA — Lea Waters AM, PhD is a psychologist, researcher, professor, published author, internationally-celebrated keynote speaker and one of the world's leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. Professor Waters is the Founding Director and Inaugural Gerry Higgins Chair in Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne where she has held an academic position for more than 23 years. • Book: The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish • Facebook: Prof Lea Waters • Instagram: @profleawaters • LinkedIn: Lea Waters AM, PhD • Twitter: @ProfLeaWaters • Website: LeaWaters.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens • Event: Relay For Life • Survey: Via Character Strengths Survey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • United Harvest. Get superior meats at unitedharvest.com. Promo code: AWESOME • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesome • Rise.com. Build your team's learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sendung 4 im Überblick 00:00 THEMEN COLLAGE 01:33 SHOW INTRO: Über das Netzwerk Intrinsify 08:06 FUNDSTÜCK: Harvard Business Manager und seinem Themen-Schwerpunkt “Die New Work-Lüge” 20:30 MITGLIEDER-STECKBRIEF Ralf Haase 23:59 EXPEDITION ARBEIT: eure Fragen 24:02 Frage 1: Wann gibt es wieder intrinsify-Veranstaltungen? 29:09 Frage 2: Was ist mit dem Begriff “politisches System” im Zusammenhang mit der Mitgliedschaft gemeint? 22:29 Frage 3 Wie geht's mit der Online-Diskussions-Plattform Yammer weiter? 35:28 THESE DER WOCHE: Veränderung im Unternehmen kommt nie von der Basis 37:25  NACHGEHAKT 46:00 SHOW OUTRO 47:39 ZUGABE: Der Billiadär von Rainald Grebe   Expedition Arbeit ist das intrinsify-Mitglieder-Radio moderiert von Florian Städtler. Jeden Montag erscheint dieser Podcast und präsentiert Nachrichten und Meinungen rund um das Thema Arbeit. Die Inhalte kommen aus über einhundertfünfzig ausgewählten Quellen und von den intrinsify-Mitgliedern selbst. Immer mittwochs um 18 Uhr treffen sich dann unsere Mitglieder in einer einstündigen Zoom-Online-Session und diskutieren die “These der Woche”. Mehr Informationen zur Mitgliedschaft findet Ihr unter intrinsify.de/mitglied-werden.  Wer als Mitglied oder Interessent:in auf dem Laufenden bleiben will, der ist herzlich in die LinkedIn-Gruppe "intrinsify-Mitgliedschaft" eingeladen. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8998011/   SHOW NOTES Ideen, Anregungen und Kritisches an die Redaktion: florian.staedtler@intrinsify.de  intrinsify-Mitglied werden www.intrinsify.de/mitglied-werden Expedition Arbeit - Offene LinkedIn-Gruppe https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8998011/ Community Management und Host intrinsify-Radio: Florian Städtler bei LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fstaedtler/  work-X Festival https://work-x-festival.de/  Zum kompletten Inhaltsverzeichnis des HBM-Artikels “Die New Work-Lüge”: https://lnkd.in/g-TcnGQ Artikel “Taking Note: A Review of more than 20 years of research on empowerment at work”, Gretchen Spreitzer, University of Michigan, Center for Positive Organizations http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/spreitze/Pdfs/TakingStock.pdf Whitepaper "Unternehmertum nach Corona" https://www.zukunftsinstitut.de/artikel/unternehmertum-nach-corona-white-paper/ LinkedIn-Thread zu ZI-Whitepaper: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fstaedtler_twitiert-activity-6738547982121111552-Zf7H Alexander Jungwirth bei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-jungwirth-305908155/ Steckbrief der Woche mit Ralf Haase; Ralf bei LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralf-haase-1825513/  Yammer-Gruppe "intrinsify für Studenten" https://www.yammer.com/intrinsify.me/#/threads/inGroup?type=in_group&feedId=11640286&view=all Rainald Grebe - Website  https://rainald-grebe.de/  Original-Version “Der Billiardär” von Rainald Grebe auf Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/04gnbP7bxKN4mLytNRnSyb?si=saVejb5FRYSDfvl3EU0kGg

In questo episodio Monica Bormetti chiacchiera con Veruska Gennari co-founder di 2BHappy agency e dell' Italian Institute for Positive Organizations. Si è parlato di benessere digitale, Chief Happniess Officer e non solo. Alcuni dei temi emersi:

Lea Waters AM, PhD, is a psychologist, researcher, speaker and author. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations, and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. As a University researcher, Lea turns her science into strength-based strategies to help organizations, educators and parents around the world build resilience in their employees and children, helping them to thrive. Lea is a Board Member and the 2017-2019 President of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and founding director of the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne and is the author of the Strength Switch https://www.leawaters.com/the-strength-switch  In part 1 of this inspiring episode Lea talks openly about her traumatic childhood, the devastating loss of her sister, making the difficult decision to end her relationship with her parents and how these experiences resulted in a myriad of mental health conditions developing some of which she still manages today. With close to three decades of seeking professional support, Lea has successfully overcome many of the conditions that have impacted her life and inspiringly used her own experiences in her role as a psychologist to help children, families and organisations across the world. Lea also shares: "When I tell the story of what I’ve overcame in my past, that becomes a part of someone’s survival guide for their future." “Forgiveness is letting go of anger and it’s letting go of bitterness and it’s reaching this point of grace where you say I’m not going to hold onto that any more I’m going to move forward and live my own life." “When we keep these things silent, shadows grow in silence." “One of the gifts of Covid is time which has allowed people and their families to slow down, to have more gentleness in their life at the moment." “Healing can also be made up of a journey of amplifying and building up what is right with you." “The absence of depression is not the same as the presence of happiness." You can find Lea Waters, PhD at: Website : https://www.leawaters.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/profleawaters/  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ProfLeaWaters  Twitter : https://twitter.com/ProfLeaWaters  Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSF3XlFHKTP_L4u3HUc8A  Available Resources: The Strength Switch (book): https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-strength-switch-9781925324426 The Strength Switch (online positive family course): https://vwb.thinkific.com/courses/the-strength-switch $99 USD What your family will learn and experience: Help you find a new and positive way of seeing the qualities and talents in each other. Create an energizing and fun approach to parenting and family communication. Give you a lens to understand the perspectives and motivations of other family members. Provide ways to uncover new strengths in each family member that you may not have seen before. Foster a bonding family approach that builds warmth, trust and happiness. Family Fun Pack: https://www.leawaters.com/shop/family-fun-pack       $40 USD Perfect for families in quarantine, isolation or just practising social distancing, this Family Fun Pack of 21 activities has been specifically designed by Lea to get your kids off the screen and create a sense of togetherness. Strength Stars Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD The Strengths Stars cards provide a learning tool for young children to discover and develop their character strengths. Strength Stars cards are based on the philosophy of early education that recognise the early years as a critical period in children’s learning, development and identity. Strengths for Kids and Teens Cards: available in hard copy $35 USD or virtual $25 USD The Strengths cards provide a learning tool for kids and teens to discover and develop their character strengths. These cards are one part of the Strengths for Kids and Teens program currently in development by psychologist and education expert Lea Waters (PhD) based upon her university research and acclaimed book ‘The Strength Switch’.  Support the show: http://pukaup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this episode, we interview Professor Jane Dutton is a world expert in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. She shares ideas on how small actions can create a big impact and help your team flourish. Dr. Dutton co-founded the Center for Positive Organizations at the Ross School of Business in 2002.  She is the only Distinguished University Professor on the faculty at Ross, which is the highest award given to a faculty member at the University of Michigan.  Jane's research and teaching sit at the interaction of strategy, management, and psychology. In particular, she examines how high-quality connections and identity processes increase employees' and organizations' capabilities. She has published 13 books; two focused directly on managers, including her most recent book with Gretchen Spreitzer, How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact.    She serves on the Board of Directors for Kelly Services. She has also worked with over 160 for-profit and not-for-profit organizations as a faculty coach with teams of MBA students doing consulting on strategy, marketing, and leadership projects.  

IR Magazine’s Jeff Cossette talks to Wayne Baker, faculty director at the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. An expert on a lot of things, including what makes social networks work, Baker has put together a list of practical recommendations that you can put to use to design, manage and run the sort of virtual meetings that make people really relate.

In this episode, we interview Wayne Baker is the author of the book All You Have To Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also a Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values.  He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books.  His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review.

“Over the past 15 years, Wayne Baker has taught me one of the most important lessons of my career. The biggest barrier to generosity (and success) is not that others are unwilling to give but that we are afraid to ask.” Adam Grant, NY Times bestselling author. Often, the most powerful ideas are the simplest. Find out how you can begin to master the one tool that stands between you and success: the ability to ask for what you need to succeed and be happy. The Man Box culture teaches the value of self-reliance. 85% of Americans agree that “I would rather depend on myself than others.” But, as always, you can take things too far. If you don’t ask for advice, you may miss out on valuable opportunities. Failure to seek early treatment for depression and/or anxiety prolongs the length of the issue. And trying to do it all can lead to stress and burnout. Discover what keeps you from asking for what you need and how to get better at this invaluable skill. Dr. Wayne E. Baker Wayne Baker is the author of the book All You Have To Do Is Ask, and the Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”) Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. He puts his knowledge into practice as a frequent guest speaker, management consultant, and as an advisor and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform. He has won various awards, including the Senior Faculty Research Award from the Ross School of Business and the Best Article Published in 2014 – 2016 from the American Sociological Association Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity. Check us out on Google Play and give us a Like and Subscribe! https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imo4l6pgrbmeklxvec6pgwzxnz4 If you like what you've heard, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues. Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on | Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman | Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert | Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin | LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer Or join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.com Please visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnerer Editing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Music by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/

Scholars, consultants, teachers, and researchers Monica Worline and Jane Dutton are co-authors of the book Awakening Compassion at Work. Monica and Jane are co-founders of the CompassionLab, the world's leading collaboratory for research on compassion and work organizations. Working together for more than fifteen years, Monica and Jane offer key insights regarding the value of compassion for addressing pain people bring into the workplace and pain that is created in the conduct of daily work. Monica and Jane teach and consult with leaders, managers, students, and change agents in a variety of organizations who are striving to awaken compassion in their work lives. For more on Monica and Jane, including their background and the important work they are doing please check out https://awakeningcompassionatwork.comIn this episode we explore: The stories behind how Monica and Jane got interested in studying, researching, and teaching compassion.The 4 parts of compassionTraining compassion - looking at compassion as a skill that can be developedThe importance of noticing suffering and how to do so in organizationsHow, and why, the stories we tell ourselves about other people amplify (or hinder) our ability to be compassionateThe business case for compassionWays to build compassion into processes, roles, and routines within organizationsAnd more!Enjoying the show? Please take a moment and rate the Courageous Life on iTunes. Looking for more resources or references from the show? Check out the show notes for this episode at www.joshuasteinfeldt.comMore about Monica Worline: Monica C. Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an innovation organization that teaches businesses and others how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and the curiosity to bring their best work to life. She is a research scientist at Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and Executive Director of CompassionLab, the world's leading research collaboratory focused on compassion at work. Monica holds a lectureship at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and is affiliate faculty at the Center for Positive Organizations.More about Jane Dutton: Jane E. Dutton, Ph.D., is the Robert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor of Business Administration and Psychology at the Ross School of Business. She is a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations, and passionate about cultivating human flourishing at work. Her research focuses on compassion, job crafting, high quality connections, and meaning making at work.  She has written over 100 articles and published 13 books, including How to be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact.Thanks for listening!Support the show

Wayne Baker is the Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”) Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations.His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books. His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review.

In part one of this “Higher Purpose Series,” two Truly Human Leaders look at having a higher purpose in business in a socio-economic context. You’ll hear from Bob Quinn, a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations, and Anjan J. Thakor, the John E. Simon Professor of Finance at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.

As we begin to pivot in our organizations from the necessary critical decisions to get through these first few months and on to living with a new way of working, how do we not fall back into business as usual? Our people are looking not only for direction and stability but a sense of connection to a larger purpose. At the heart of people feeling disconnected is the absence of a certain kind of leadership that puts one’s ego aside and empower others to genuinely connect with a deeper purpose.Today on the show, Howard has a conversation with Dr. Robert Quinn, professor emeritus at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and co-founder for the Center for Positive Organizations. Howard and Robert explore what it looks like to step up into an authentic way of leading – both from the heart and with conviction.Links & NotesAbout Dr. Robert QuinnRobertQuinn.comRobert’s BlogConnect with Robert on LinkedInFollow Robert on Twitter • @BobQuinnUofMFind Robert on FacebookWatch "Find Your Purpose" on FacebookAbout Dr. Robert QuinnRobert E. Quinn is the Margaret Elliot Tracy Collegiate Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. His research and writing focuses on purpose, leadership, culture and change. He is one of the co-founders of the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship and a co-founder of the Ross Center for Positive Organizations. In terms of research, he is in the top 1% of professors cited in organizational behavior textbooks. He has published 18 books. As a teacher, Quinn is the recipient of multiple awards. In a global survey he was recently named one of the top speakers in the world on the topic of organizational culture and related issues. His talk on personal purpose went viral and has been viewed by over 16 million people.

Wayne Baker is the author of the new book “All You Have To Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success.” He is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. Wayne is also a cofounder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., the developers of the Givitas platform based on the principles in his new book. On this episode, you will hear Wayne talk about: How his research led him to realize that the main obstacle that prevents people from getting the help they need, is their willingness (or unwillingness) to ask for help The importance of asking for what you need to developing your career and finding success in your life Some examples of how he has asked for help The importance of maintaining human connection in the time of COVID-19 You can connect with Wayne on LinkedIn and learn more about his book at AllYouHaveToDoIsAsk.com.You can also find out more about the Givitas platform here as well. Click here for the episode transcript. Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for all the latest news and updates about my podcast!  

Wayne Baker is a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and author of All You Have to Do Is Ask, his sixth book. He directs the Center for Positive Organizations and also co-founded Give and Take Inc., an Ann Arbor-based technology firm. Through Wayne’s research, he has discovered that leaders are often happy to help others, but are unwilling to ask for help themselves. The good news is that you can create healthy environments in your organization where asking for help is encouraged and rewarded.   Key Takeaways [2:40] As an avid sailor, Wayne had to learn to not panic when everything went awry. [5:35] Some people ask for what they want and others take what’s given. [7:50] Wayne has observed that there are some mentors that want you to be mini versions of them, but he recalls a great mentor of his who was always trying to push Wayne to be a better version of himself. [11:20] People want to be generous, but don’t always know how to help unless you ask them to. [12:15] There are four steps to making a thoughtful request.1. What is the goal of your request?2. What are the resources you need? Come up with a SMART request. And then find ‘who’ you need to ask. [16:50] Most people will help you if you ask! [19:25] It’s hard for leaders to be vulnerable and to ask for help. You can break this mold by creating a 15-minute staff meeting addressing what you need help with. When it’s expected that everyone is supposed to ask for help, it makes it easier for leaders to get the support they need. [25:00] When asking for feedback, it’s important to know what are both your strengths and weaknesses, but you want to get these two pieces of information at different times so that you can better process it. [26:35] Don’t feel comfortable asking for help? Go out and help others first, and then you’ll feel more confident asking for help in return. [30:00] Nobody associates Bill Gates with having a partner or a team, but throughout his career, Bill has relied heavily on the partnerships of others. [32:15] Men have a harder time asking for help compared to women. Wayne believes it has something to do with the way boys and men were raised and socialized. [35:20] It’s a powerful leadership moment when you ask someone for help and together you co-create a solution. [36:20] We are living in a time where we get to reinvent work. [37:00] People support what they help create, so it’s critical to ask for feedback, input, and help. [39:30] Asking for help now is more important than ever. As more people work from home and feel isolated, reach out to your network, do work lunches together, and be proactive in being connected to your social network.   Quotable Quotes “The greatest hazard to a mariner is your calendar when you feel you’ve got to be someplace at some time.” “What I discovered over time: asking is the key to generosity.” “One of the barriers to making your request is we might assume that people are unwilling or unable to help us.” “When you know everyone’s going to make a request, it’s a lot easier for you to make a request.” “By helping other people, you earn the privilege of asking for help.” “Unless the leader is willing to ask, they’re going to get limited success in getting other people to do it as well.” “It’s a leadership moment if you ask someone for help and together you co-create a solution.”   Resources and Books Mentioned Waynebaker.org All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success, by Wayne Baker “Feed Forward: Leadership Excellence,” essay by Marshall Goldsmith “Self-Reliance,” essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson   The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by:     Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. The Self-Reliant Leadership® Manifesto reveals the Three Pillars of a Self-Reliant Leader, which encompass the character attributes, interpersonal skills, and levers required to lead today’s workforce. Get your free copy HERE.     Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.    ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Strategic Partners   The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called Chalk Talks. They’re bitesize hacks on common (but challenging) leadership issues. Interested in learning more?  You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at The Leadership Podcast.   Beyond the Uniform offers over 300 free episodes to help military Veterans succeed in their civilian career. This includes overviews of potential career paths, deep dives on necessary skills to succeed, and reviews of other free services that support the military Veteran community. You can find more info at BeyondTheUniform.org.  

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How much of a role can asking others for help play in achieving our goals? It turns out, quite a bit. In fact, research shows that we're more likely to achieve success if we make asking for help a part of our strategy. Yet, according to Wayne Baker, author of the book, All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success, most of us rarely do. There are a number of reasons why. One of the most common is our fear that we'll be seen as incompetent. Another is our assumption that we'll be rejected when we ask. Yet research reveals what tends to happen is the opposite. Wayne explains, "The research shows very clearly that even strangers are very likely to help...so, you start with the assumption that most people will help you if they can, and they want to help you." In this interview, Wayne describes tools we can use to get better at asking for help. He even shares the story of putting one of these tools to work for a very special ask of his own -- his tenth wedding anniversary. In fact, his ask led to him giving his wife a surprise ring on national television. Wayne explains, "I had it in my pocket, and I asked them for permission to give it to her. And they let me do it, on air. It was amazing...It was just this incredible experience." Wayne Baker is Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan. He is also faculty director of the Center for Positive Organizations and co-founder and board member of Give and Take. His writing has appeared in publications like, Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and MIT Sloan Management Review. The Host You can learn more about Curious Minds' Host and Creator, Gayle Allen, and Producer and Editor, Rob Mancabelli, here. Episode Links @DrWayneBaker https://allyouhavetodoisask.com/ Heather Currier Hunt of IDEO Center for Positive Organizations Givitas - Give and Take Amy Edmondson Troika Consulting Reciprocity Ring Stand-up Meeting: The Definitive Guide On the Folly of Rewarding A, While Hoping for B by Steve Kerr Simple Ways to Support the Podcast Subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Rate and review the podcast on iTunes, or wherever you subscribe. Tell a friend or family member about the podcast. If You Enjoyed This Interview, You Might Also Like: Andy Molinsky on Overcoming Your Fears Amy Edmondson on Maximizing Team Performance Chip Conley on Bringing Wisdom to Work Other Places to Find Curious Minds: Spotify iTunes Tunein Stitcher Google Play Overcast

Meet Dr. Wayne Baker Dr. Wayne Baker is the author of All You Have To Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success (Jan 14, 2020). He is the Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”) Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, as well as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. Wayne is a co-founder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., which develops technologies based on the principles in his new book. Why is asking for what you need such an important skill for success? We found that people tend to be very generous at work and in their lives and they're very well regarded for that. Most people want to be helpful and will help when they can. But they don't ask for what they need. And because they don't ask, they don't get the inflow of all the resources you need to be successful. It could be knowledge, information, referrals, ideas, contacts, Any kind of resource that you need to be productive and to do well at work. So why is it so difficult for people to ask for what they need? There's a couple of reasons. One is that people are concerned or they're worried that they'll appear to be incompetent, weak that they can't do their jobs. Another very common obstacle is that people figure no one can help. Many, many times I've run different events and activities using the tools in my book, and people will take me aside and say, you know, I'm not going to ask for what I really need, because I know no one could help me. And I always tell them the same thing, which is to never know what people know, or who they know. Until you ask. What can people and teams do to build social capital? The most important thing is to give yourself permission to ask and to realize that asking is an essential part of the equation. So if everyone wanted to be a giver, and everyone wanted to help, nothing would happen. So what we found that in the workplace is that most people are willing to help. In fact, the studies there show up to 90% of the help that is given in the workplace is in response to a request, but most people don't ask, so therefore, nothing really happens.  Can you share with our listeners your most successful or favorite networking experience that you've had? Well, I think the one I would have to relate goes back a number of years. When my wife and I were coming up on our 10th wedding anniversary, I said to her, you know, what would you like to do? She said, I want to be on Emerald Live in New York City to celebrate our anniversary. I was participating in the orientation program for all of our incoming MBA students here at the Ross School of Business. I said, you know, I'm gonna take my own medicine I'm gonna make a big request and I use the "smart criteria." Like five people came forward and said, one person said, you know, I know someone who's dating Emerald's daughter and I can make an introduction for you. We were connected. As you continue to build and grow your network and community can you share how you stay in front of over best nurture these relationships? There's a couple of things that are important to do. One is to stay in contact, but stay in contact in a meaningful way. Look for opportunities to share something of value. It's like a little investment. I just think it's part of the importance of building a network is that you want to be an investor, you want to help other people, you want to be generous.  What advice would you offer the business professional who is looking to grow their network? I would say it would be three parts Join. Give. Ask. So it'd be to join a meaningful group. It could be join a LinkedIn group, or there's so many online communities. Then look for opportunities to give, you know, a few, almost every conversation, you can listen with that intention in mind. And then of course, whenever you need help, to ask for it whenever you need a resource to get your work done, to solve a problem, to ask for what your needs. So it's those three things to Join. Give. Ask. Between digital networking and traditional networking, which one do you find more value in? It's kind of hard to answer because I think they each have their place. Traditional networking occurs in the daily grind of our lives where we interact with and meet people. And in those encounters, we can look for ways to help. And also ask when we have a need or goal we're trying to achieve. And then the digital networking. It's a small world now it really expands our whole universe. I think they both have their place and I I kind of look for more opportunities to use digital technology as a way of investing in your network and then asking when you need something. We've all heard of the six degrees of separation. Now, who would be the one person that you'd love to connect with? And do you think you could do it within the six degree? I've always wanted to meet Bill Gates. And there are two people that I'm connected with on LinkedIn that I know know him. So that I guess would be two degrees of separation.  Can you share with our listeners what book you're reading right now? Or maybe a podcast you're listening to? So one is that I am re-reading, Give and Take by Adam Grant. Adam was one of our PhD students from about 10-12 years ago and he is just an incredible person who has done wonderful things out there in the world. I've learned a lot from him. And then the other side is that if I have a vice it's science fiction. So I'm currently reading The Lost Colony by A.G. Riddle. It's the third in a in a series. Do you have any final word or advice to offer our listeners with regards to growing and supporting your network? I would say to become more active on LinkedIn. And to look for ways to find interesting things and share it or re-post it on LinkedIn.  How to connect with Wayne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebaker/ Book Website: https://allyouhavetodoisask.com/ Personal Website: https://www.waynebaker.org/

The world is currently going through the strangest thing that any of us will likely face in our lives. And there's a ton of fear and anxiety and doom and gloom that comes along with a worldwide pandemic, of course. But in this episode, happiness expert and author Jennifer Moss gives us incredible, tangible advice on how to navigate through this uncertainty with less guilt. But also to accept the many stages of grief that we may be moving through right now, no matter what form the emotion may be taking.  It's ok to not be thriving right now, but we don't have to completely sink either.  *This episode was adapted from a Facebook LIVE that was recorded on March 26th, 2020 (if you want to see the video, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6uLz2hRdqo) List of Resource Suggestions from this episode: HERO GEN – https://hero-generation.com/covid19/ Global Happiness Council Access here: http://www.happinesscouncil.org/ The Global Happiness Council (GHC) produces the Global Happiness and Well-Being Policy Report with the goal of informing policy around Positive Education initiatives, Happy Cities, Societal Well-being Interventions, and more. The site also includes videos and past reports, which are presented at World Governance Summits in a bid to shape legal and governmental frameworks through science-based findings. The GHC also carries out research into personal happiness and Positive Organizations. About Positive Psychology: Blogs and News Greater Good Magazine Access here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ This is UC Berkeley’s digital magazine of science-based insights on well-being, gratitude, happiness, and more. Here you’ll find podcasts, videos, exercises, resources, and quizzes, along with articles that cover positive psychology themes in current affairs. Positive Psychology News Access here: https://positivepsychologynews.com/ This is written and curated by MAPP graduates and coaches, this site is a wealth of information on courses and resources. It’s regularly updated with book reviews, webinars, conference information, and is also a good place to find more background on PP through articles and a few nice frameworks. The Psychology of Wellbeing (A positive psychology blog by MAPP graduate and author Jeremy McCarthy) Access here: http://psychologyofwellbeing.com/ Jeremy McCarthy’s blog is actually an endearing mix of personal reflections on and news about positive psychology news. Here, the author applies positive psychology to wellbeing—holistic wellbeing, with a focus on spas and the hospitality industry. It includes transcripts from talks and relevant research on wellness. The Happiness Institute Blog Access here: http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com/blog/ Dr. Tim Sharp is an Adjunct Professor in Positive Psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. On the Happiness Institute Blog, he curates and writes articles on positive psychology topics like stress, self-care, happiness, and mental health. There are plenty of links to academic articles with more information. The How of Happiness (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky) Access here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/how-happiness Author Sonja Lyubomirski’s blog covers the science behind what is potentially the most popular positive psychology topic—happiness—from a scientific perspective. She is a Templeton Positive Psychology Prize winner and Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. The Good Life (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Christopher Peterson) Access here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-good-life Christopher Peterson is frequently cited as the author of A Primer in Positive Psychology and has been an editor at The Journal of Positive Psychology. His Good Life Blog is not frequently updated but is full of opinions and insights on topics like happiness, life satisfaction, and books that are worth reading. Deeper Learning/Research: Upenn Positive Psychology Center Access here: https://www.positivepsychology.org (also available at https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/) This is the University of Pennsylvania’s official Positive Psychology Center webpage. Dr. Martin Seligman, one of the founding fathers of Positive Psychology, is the director of this Center. On this site, you’ll find the latest of the University’s programs, an overview of UPenn’s research in various PP fields, and a wealth of resources such as questionnaires and further links to external bodies for therapists. VIA Institute on Character Access here: https://www.viacharacter.org/www/ This is the official site for the VIA Character Strengths Survey. The non-profit VIA Institute also provides a character strengths list and information about how to interpret the results of their assessment. There are resources for professional practitioners and quite a wealth of research findings, including survey data, full-text articles, fact sheets, and a blog that is updated weekly. The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues Access here: https://www.jubileecentre.ac.uk/ The University of Birmingham’s Jubilee Centre is involved in research projects aimed at understanding how character, values, and virtues contribute to human flourishing. At the link above, you’ll find more pages for learning about these projects, and multimedia resources for learning, as well as a nice blog on virtues. In the Library section, there is a further database of articles with numerous open access options. Science of Generosity Access here: https://generosityresearch.nd.edu/ This website from the University of Notre Dame has a Research Resources section which includes links to survey data and even the related questionnaire items that have been used in studies on generosity. Users who are hoping not to dig into hard data will also find reports, literature, and working papers in the same section. The Science of Generosity site also includes background on the Science of Generosity initiative and an overview of its current projects. Compassion: Stanford Medicine Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education Access here: https://ccare.stanford.edu/ Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) is committed to researching how ‘positive qualities of the human mind‘ benefit society and individuals. These include techniques and approaches for fostering compassion and its promotion in schools and institutions. On this page, CCARE features some of its own research, a database of other curated academic articles, and resources such as articles and overviews from past events. CompassionLab Access here: https://www.compassionlab.com/ CompassionLab is run by organizational researchers, with a goal of encouraging the use of compassion in professional contexts such as leadership and employee engagement. This site includes presentations, journal articles, book chapters, and links to other theory- and practice-related sites on Positive Organizations. Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Access here:http://ei.yale.edu The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence is a well-known source of academic information, research, and tools. It is behind the development of the RULER approach, a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework with potential and demonstrated applications in professional development and education. The Center site thus provides background information on EI for educators, coaches, and therapists alike—here, you can access research on the Center’s science-based RULER approach. It also offers ample RULER documentation and emotional intelligence case studies. Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations Access here:http://www.eiconsortium.org The EI Consortium seeks to progress research into, and practical applications of, emotional intelligence. This website contains a good collection of the publications and news about EI in business settings and leadership, as well as information on dissertations, book chapters, and emotional intelligence questionnaires. It’s a comprehensive source for anyone looking to research EI closely.  Gratitude: Emmons Lab Access here:https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/ Here is Dr. Emmons’ own research website, which provides some background into his work on the Youth Gratitude Project (YGP) with Giacomo Bono and Jeffrey Foh. It includes a list of relevant positive psychology publications on gratitude and links back to other webpages related to the YGP.  Flourishing: Authentic Happiness Access here: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu Another UPenn resource that links the user to books, questionnaires, projects and initiatives, academic research, blog posts, and news on happiness as a positive psychology topic. It is full of useful resources for teachers, therapists, and researchers, including videos, study opportunities, and training. Institute for the Study of Human Flourishing Access here: https://www.ou.edu/flourish This University of Oklahoma Institute was created to advance the study of human flourishing, further the scientific study of virtue, and engage with the community to promote flourishing. Here, you can easily find online and downloadable resources, including courses and relevant links for parents.  Global Happiness: International Research Associates for Happy Societies Access here: http://www.happysociety.org/ International Research Associates for Happy Societies is a non-profit, independent organization; IRAH started in 1995 as a network for individuals and organizations interested in happiness and promoting well-being in society. The site itself is in English, though it also includes links to publications in Thai and English. Here, you’ll find news on IRAH’s past activities and links to related sites. It is very much related to happiness in society and features some background on IRAH projects in developing communities. International Society for Quality of Life Studies Access here:http://www.isqols.org/ Founded in 1995, the ISQOLS goal is to advance research into happiness, well-being, and quality of life. ISQOLS hosts an annual conference on Quality of Life and publishes an official journal on the same, Applied Research in Quality of Life. Their official page includes a range of videos, webinars, access to their bibliographic database, and information about events. Happiness Economics and Interpersonal Relations Access here: http://www.heirs.it/ HEIR combines economic and positive psychology in its research, which focuses on understanding how individual relationships relate to societal happiness and subjective well-being. The team applies economic theory to the positive psychology topics of SWB and interpersonal relationships, and hosts workshops however, the site itself is not designed to be a source of literature or tools. Harvard University Center for Health and Happiness Access here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/ The Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard shares recent publications on topics like positive interventions, well-being, optimism, and health. The official site features links for students and researchers and also provides happiness resources and tools for use in a variety of different contexts. At this site, you can also find out more on the Center’s Seminar Series page, or watch seminar recordings from past events. OECD Better Life Index Access here: http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/ In 2013, the OECD released its Guidelines on Measuring Subjective Well-being, to encourage a more holistic approach to studying SWB. These subjective indicators include constructs such as Life Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance, and the OECD considers them alongside objective measures of well-being on a national scale. This link will take you to the global country data that exists to date. According to the OECD, these statistics are being updated as different countries create more assessments of subjective well-being.  Mindfulness: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center Access here: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ MARC carries out education and research to encourage mindful awareness for well-being. The Center provides workshops, tools, and classes for the public and publishes studies on its site. These cover mindfulness topics such as MBSR, mindful awareness practices in education and the elderly, and also provide a little background on upcoming publications.  Education: International Positive Education Network Access here: https://ipen-festival.com/what IPEN has an extensive online learning library of resources for schools and educators. You’ll find articles, activities, handouts, worksheets, lesson plans, case studies, and downloadables such as posters for use in class. The link above takes you to a sister site which will lead you to the main site (currently under maintenance). On the site, you’ll see a map of where the IPEN community is distributed across the world and there is also considerable background materials about Positive Education. Positive Education Schools Association Access here: https://www.pesa.edu.au/ PESA is an Australian peak body dedicated to encouraging evidence-based approaches to well-being. The PESA site is a source of information on events, with a calendar of summits and conferences. Practitioners and educators can find out more about PESA’s state chapters to access support and resources for teachers and schools. The Positive Psychology Project: Character Strengths Access here: https://posproject.org/character-strengths/ This is an official page for research and resources on the 24 Positive Psychology Strengths identified by Drs Chris Peterson and Martin Seligman. The mission of the Positive Psychology Project is to train and equip educators and schools for helping children become their best selves through their strengths. The Resources section, therefore, includes playbooks, videos, character strengths, PPTs, and lesson plans for users to download. Character Lab Access here: https://characterlab.org/ A non-profit organization centered on Positive Education, Character Lab was set up by Angela Duckworth, UPenn’s Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and two educators, Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph. Character Lab provides strategy playbooks for schools and educators, including the Kindness Playbook, Social Intelligence Playbook, and Gratitude Playbook. These also offer downloadable worksheets and links to further supporting research. Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory Access here: http://peplab.web.unc.edu/research/ The University of North Carolina’s PEP lab promotes and conducts research into how positive emotions impact on their health, social behavior, thinking, and physiology. Its research page provides a link to the Lab’s publications and outlines various positive psychology theories of emotion. These include frameworks, articles, and ‘read more’ material on hypotheses in the field. Workplace: Center for Positive Organizations Access here: https://www.bus.umich.edu/positive In 2010, the Ross School of Business-based Center was awarded the Joanne Martin Trailblazer award for its work in Positive Organizational research. Here you’ll find Positive Organizational studies and scholarship on the topic, along with teaching resources, research, and tools for professionals. There are also links to talks in the Center’s Speaker Series and events listed, including conferences and Positive Research incubators. APA Center for Organizational Excellence Access here: http://www.apaexcellence.org/ Psychologically healthy workplaces are the goal of this APA Center. Here, employees, leaders, and psychologists will find tips for putting Positive Organizational theory into practice. As well as articles and tools for employers, there are also events and awards for companies. Resilience: The Resilience Research Centre Access here: http://www.resilienceresearch.org/ This is Dalhousie University’s Center for Research, the research featured on this site approaches resilience as a contextually- and culturally-embedded concept. Resources available on this site include tools, methods videos, publications, and approaches. The Resilience Research Centre (RRC) also offers case studies, workshops, and evaluations—the latter being initiatives that integrate some RRC measures in action. Master Resilience Training Skills Access here: https://www.usar.army.mil/MRT/ This page gives an official overview of the US Army’s Master Resilience Training (MRT) skills and competencies. This gives some background and detail on the approaches used in MRT to develop resilience in soldiers and their families, such as Energy Management, Problem Solving, and Real-Time Resilience. Harvard University Resilience Consortium Access here: https://resilienceconsortium.bsc.harvard.edu/ This Harvard University site presents a huge array of resources on research for students, educators, and individuals. You can browse resources by type or topic to find assessments, frameworks, interventions, handouts, and research on resilience. Or, you can watch videos, read the blog, listen to podcasts, or learn about the events that the Consortium supports.   Positive Psychology Research: Articles and Journals If you are looking for a list of peer-reviewed academic journals and special issues on the topic, hopefully, the following will be of help: The Journal of Positive Psychology: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/17439760.asp Journal of Happiness Studies: https://link.springer.com/journal/10902 Emotion: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/emo/ Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing: https://www.journalppw.com/php/JPPW International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology: https://www.springer.com/psychology/journal/41042 Journal of Wellbeing Assessment: https://www.springer.com/social+sciences/wellbeing+&+quality-of-life/journal/41543 Journal of Applied Positive Psychology: https://www.org/ Applied Research in Quality of Life: https://link.springer.com/journal/11482 The British Psychological Society (2003 Special Issue): https://thepsychologist.bps.uk/volume-16/edition-3/positive-psychology-special-issue American Psychologist (2002 Special Issue): https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/special/4015501   Find out more about Jennifer: Website: https://www.jennifer-moss.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenLeighMoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jleighmoss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenleighmoss/

Marcel Schwantes welcomes Dr. Wayne Baker to this week’s Love In Action show. Wayne is the co-founder and board member of Give and Take Inc. He also serves as the Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. His work has been published in Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity and positive organizations. He chats with Marcel about the art of making strategic asks as detailed in his new book, All You Have To Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success. Generalized reciprocity is when one person helps another, and that person is motivated to pay it forward. The cycle of reciprocity eventually comes back around to the person who started it. [7:11] Wayne realized that people had no problem being generous; however, many people struggle with asking for help. This is problematic because it is the request that drives the process of giving and receiving. [7:51] Marcel asks about the barriers that cause us to be reluctant to ask for help. Wayne answers: [8:40] We think we’d look incompetent. Making a thoughtful request however, makes us seem more competent. [9:00] We think no one can help. Wayne counters that you never know what or who people know until you ask. [9:25] We’re too self-reliant. In the real world, work is a team sport. [10:16] We don’t feel psychologically safe. The leader should be the chief help seeker, Wayne says. He or she should model the behavior that makes a psychologically safe workplace. [11:00] Fear is also a barrier. Wayne advocates the behavior first principle: it’s hard to change people’s beliefs and then their behavior; instead, get them to do something different, and they’ll update their beliefs as a result. [12:54] Bureaucracy, in particular organizational silos or excessive rules and regulations, is another reason. Wayne shares how cross collaboration can help break these barriers down. [13:40] Wayne describes his company’s digital platform, Givitas. He says it’s “based on the principle of enabling people to ask for what they need.” [15:40] Marcel asks Wayne to explain why asking for help can mean the difference between success and failure. Wayne replies that when an individual asks for help, he/she is more productive, performs better, has higher job satisfaction and less stress. He also describes the benefits of asking for help on the team and organizational levels. [16:15] A thoughtful request is SMART: Specific Meaningful Action - you should ask for something to be done. Realistic  Time - set a specific deadline. [18:27] You should only think about who you should ask after you know what you want to accomplish and the resources you need, and you’ve formulated a SMART request. [20:08] Marcel asks Wayne to define and describe the Reciprocity Ring. Wayne explains that it came out of a discussion with his wife 21 years ago. He describes how using it leads to positive attitude and behavior change. [28:05] “People are more likely to do what is recognized and rewarded,” Wayne says. As such, he advocates rewarding those who make requests. [32:04] Wayne shares a miracle that happened because someone gave themselves permission to ask. [35:05] Wayne wants listeners to …”give yourself permission to ask, to think about what you need personally, what you might need professionally that will help you be more effective, more successful, and to make that request.” [39:30] Marcel’s takeaways from this episode include:  “Make asking a personal and organizational habit and a cultural expectation in your workplace, and also have the tools and strategies in place to support asking.” “...asking is the key to giving at work, at home or anywhere in your life.” Resources AllYouHaveToDoIsAsk.com

Imagine you’re on a deadline for a big project, and feeling overwhelmed. Or you’re looking for a new job, but can’t seem to get your foot in the door.  Or you’re facing a personal challenge, and just don’t know what to do. What do these problems have in common?  They can all be solved simply by reaching out to a colleague, friend, acquaintance, or wider network and making an ask.  Studies show that asking for help makes us better and less frustrated at our jobs.  It helps us find new opportunities and new talent.  It unlocks new ideas and solutions, and enhances team performance.  And it helps us get the things we need outside the workplace as well.  And yet, we rarely give ourselves permission to ask.  Luckily, the research shows that asking—and getting—what we need is much easier than we think. Here, Wayne Baker shares dozens of tools—used at companies like Google, GM, and IDEO—that individuals, teams, and leaders can use to make asking for help a personal and organizational habit, such as:  SMART criteria for making an ask, “plug-and-play” routines that make requests a standard component of meetings, mini-games that incentivize asking within teams, and the Reciprocity Ring, a guided activity that allows people to tap into the giving power of a network. DR. WAYNE E. BAKER is Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”) Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research.  He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values.  He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books.  His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. He puts his knowledge into practice as a frequent guest speaker, management consultant, and as an advisor and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform. He has won various awards, including the Senior Faculty Research Award from the Ross School of Business and the Best Article Published in 2014 – 2016 from the American Sociological Association Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity. Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school.  He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University.  He resides with his wife, son, and Birman cat in Ann Arbor.

Wayne Baker wrote an outstanding book All You Have to Do Is Ask:How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success. He shares some insights from his book in this superb Business Builders Show interview. Wayne Baker is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. He has published five books and numerous scholarly articles appearing in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive magazine, and MIT Sloan Management Review. He earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and was a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard University. We are honored to have him as our guest.Connect with Dr. Baker here:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebaker/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/WayneBakerTheAuthor/Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrWayneBaker Important websites mentioned in the interview are: givitas.com/free, giveandtake.com and allyouhavetodoisask.com If you want to contact me, Marty Wolff, your host for the Business Builders Show, you can call or text me at 570 815 1626. Or email me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. You can find all our shows on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify of your fav podcast app. Please subscribe to stay up to date on all our business interviews. Thanks for listening and sharing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes a good dancer? Some of it is subjective but there is one particular body part that seems to make all the difference. This episode begins with an explanation of the magic of good dancing. http://www.nature.com/articles/srep42435How do you get to be the best at something? You might think those elite performers are just naturally gifted in some way. However, science says no. Anders Ericsson has been studying what it takes to get to the top of your game for several years and he joins me to discuss the surprising results. Anders is the author of the book Peak: Secrets of the New Science of Expertise. (https://amzn.to/3athIoj)People disagree over whether vitamin C can do anything for a cold – but there is no disagreement over the benefits vitamin C offers when you are under stress. Listen as I explain what it does and how much you need to take to get the benefits. https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/vitamin-c-stress-busterYou’ve heard your whole life - “If you need help, all you have to do is ask!” Well that turns out to be more true than you probably ever imagined. Wayne Baker has spent a long time researching this. He is a professor of Business Administration & Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also author of the book All You Have to Do is Ask (https://amzn.to/2VMts12) and he joins me to explain the amazing power of asking for what you need. This Week's Sponsors-Indochino To get an extra $30 off any purchase of $399 or more go to www.Indochino.com and enter the code SYSK at checkout.

Ever wonder how you will achieve the monumental tasks required of you at work? Few people realize that they’re already surrounded by all the resources they need to reach their goals. There are people around you who would be happy to help. All you have to do is ask, but most people simply don’t make the request. Today, we’ve brought in an expert who has helped people and organizations successfully build cultures where anyone can tap into the giving power of what is actually a massive network of resources.  Dr. Wayne Barker is a Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His work focuses on social networks, generosity, values, and positive organizational scholarship. He is the author of All You Have To Do Is Ask: How To Master the Most Important Skill For Success as well as five other books and many scholarly articles. Today, Dr. Baker describes his findings surrounding generosity. He’s discovered that most people are willing and even eager, to help others. The disconnect often occurs because people are reluctant to ask for help when they most need it.  Dr. Baker discusses how organizations can best make use of generosity while making sure that everyone’s needs are met and acknowledged. This requires intentionally building a culture of generosity. To that end, Dr. Baker shares tools and strategies that any organization can use to help achieve this.  What are you working on and what do you need? Go ahead and ask in the comments on the episode page!   In this episode The innate generosity of human beings & the dangers of dysfunctional generosity  What it means to build a culture of generosity How joining a culture of generosity can change someone’s own sense of giving and receiving Specific practices for building a culture of generosity and guidance on how to formulate requests  Tools to help automate the question asking process Getting past the fear of asking for help, especially with “dormant connections”   Quotes “Everyone wants a culture of generosity. But it turns out the barrier is not that people are unwilling or unable to help, but that people are reluctant to ask for what they need.” [3:22] “The best workplaces make routines and rituals where it’s expected to ask for help and to give help.” [11:39] “Sometimes help comes from very unlikely places. It’s because we have networks. We have networks that extend way out into the world.” [18:58]   Links Give and Take Inc. Center for Positive Organizations Assessments & Resources: All You Have To Do Is Ask  Follow Wayne Baker on Facebook | Linkedin | Twitter   Best-Self Academy Listen to Best-Self Management Here Find 15Five online Follow 15Five on Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

Wayne Baker is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His latest book is All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success. He is the author of five other books and many scholarly articles. His work has focused on social capital, social networks, generosity, and positive organizations, and values. Wayne is a cofounder and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform based on principles in All You Have to Do Is Ask.In this episode, Stew and Wayne talk about the science and art of both asking for and giving help, and we need to be able to do both. Getting the support we need to achieve our goals, at work and in all the rest of life, is too often inhibited by difficulties we face in asking for it. In this conversation, Wayne describes and illustrates what the barriers are that hold people back from asking for help and what can be done to overcome them. He explains the essential elements of an effective request -- that it’s specific, meaningful, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound -- and how to assess your style of giving and receiving help, as a useful starting point for becoming smarter about how to cultivate generosity in all the relationships that matter to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s week three of our Summer Series of the Potential Psychology Podcast. While the team and I are busy behind the scenes prepping Season 8 of the show, we're taking a look back at some of our favourite episodes.And this quote encapsulates the essence of today’s show…. ‘Don’t waste a lot of time and money pushing kids in directions they don’t want to go. Instead, find out what weirdness they excel at and encourage them to do that. Then get out of the way’ - Seth GodinMy guest is Professor Lea Waters, one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. She’s a psychologist, a past president of the International Positive Psychology Association, and the Founding Director of Positive Psychology Centre at the University of Melbourne.Lea is also author of The Strengths Switch: How the new science of strength-based parenting can help your child and your teen to flourish and the creator of The Strengths Switch online program, your online guide to becoming a strength-based parent.Join me as I talk to Lea about:Strength-based parenting - What are strengths and how do you identify them in your child?The benefits of strength-based parenting for parentsWhy we default to finding weakness rather than strength and how to counteract thisStopping the cycle of criticism and the benefits of a strength-based approach for teensHow to create harmony at home, andPractical strategies for building a strength-based approach in your family.It's a refreshing, fun and positive conversation about parenting and kids!For a full transcript, guest profile, expert tips and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit potential.com.au/podcast or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

In today’s world, do you think that you have to do everything on your own? Or, when you do ask for advice, support, or a referral, do you receive no response at all? Dr. Wayne Baker, Robert P. Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations, and author of All You Have to Do Is Ask would say that you need to learn how to ask successfully and do it early and often. In this CareerCast, Wayne shares his insights from decades of research and the practical implications, strategies, and tools on how to leverage the power of appreciative requests to open doors, discover answers, and create positive change.

Wayne Baker is an American sociologist, author, consultant, and speaker. He is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School Of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. He is a co-founder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., a provider of tools based on his new book, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK.Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University. Dr. Baker resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, their son, and a Birman cat.

In less than a year, 15Five has rapidly scaled up from about 70 employees to over 200. Now many people might assume that the company culture that we strive to nurture has suffered as a result. However, we’re happy to say that our culture is now stronger than it has ever been (and we know this because 15Five is ranked as the #3 best place to work in the country on Glassdoor.)  So today we’re talking about how to scale culture while simultaneously undergoing hyper-growth. We share what we have learned as leaders of a company during this period of rapid growth. We discovered that being attuned to what your people are feeling and thinking is a key part of supporting them during this process. To that end, we discuss how we listen to our people and use their feedback in constructive ways. While there were a number of things we had in place prior to growing that helped create a strong culture, we also made many changes in the past year. We chat about what those were, such as revamping our onboarding process, to make it successful. Additionally, focusing on honesty, gratitude, and vulnerability was instrumental in this process. We discuss how you can make this part of your successful expansion as well. How can you uncover the true values and purpose of your organization so that you could scale up while maintaining culture? Share in the comments! In this episode How to know if your company has a strong and supportive culture Ways that you can best listen and respond to your people through feedback loops What happens when you create high levels of trust and vulnerability so that truth can flow more easily through your organization What the Best-Self Kickoff is and how you can use it tos set expectations and prepare your employees for the greatest professional experience of their lives Ways to maintain a cohesive leadership team as the fortunes of business ebbs and flows Universal principles that any company can implement to create a thriving culture Quotes “Fundamentally, as a leader, if you want to scale your culture, you need to get good at listening. You need to be attuned to the human beings inside your organization.” [2:29] “You don’t succeed in business by staying still. You need to engage. You need to hear things that are happening and then be able to make quick decisions and then act upon them.” [6:07] “Respect people. Respect that they showed up. Respect and feel honored that they’re interested in working here. Respect their journey even if they’re not a good fit for this role. Respect them.” [27:18] “Regardless of whether you’re in hyper-growth now or will be in the future, you can never start too early in creating that strong center of gravity of the culture.” [37:19]   Links VaynerMedia CNBC: GlassDoor’s 2020 Best Places To Work  Gallup StrengthsFinder The Enneagram Best-Self Kickoff  Practices for a Positive Workplace  Center for Positive Organizations   Listen to Best-Self Management Here Find 15Five online Follow 15Five on Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

How is it that we can get exactly what we want if people don't know what we're looking for? Maybe all we really have to do is ask! Being as distracted as we are, it can be difficult to truly understand what someone is looking for, and mustering up the courage to ask a SMART question isn't easy. Dr. Wayne Baker is a Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research.  He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. In today's episode learn all about how to ask the right questions to get exactly what you're looking for Sign up for Eric's newsletter here You can learn more about Eric and his work at erictermuende.com 

Episode 232 - Dr. Wayne Baker discusses his book "All You Have To Do Is Ask," and how to master the art of asking for what you need. Wayne calls this 'strategic asking' and we explore the techniques for success and the results in business and in life. Wayne is a Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? Everyday-MBA.com/sponsor

Today on the show: How the experiences in your life can help you transition into new career stages that you could have never imagined before. How your frustration at work can turn into great satisfaction by following one simple process. How the concept of compassion can change your level of satisfaction and your life forever. My conversation with cancer researcher, inspirational leader and the author of the book The Fifth Revolution, Dr. Immanual Joseph. To purchase Dr. Joseph's book titled "The Fifth Revolution: Reinventing workplace happiness, health, and engagement through compassion" click here: https://amzn.to/33RQZy1 Dr. Immanual Joseph, Ph.D., CPC is a former cancer drug discovery scientist, who chose to become an evangelist of human compassion in workplaces following a period taking care of people in end-of-life situations. Inspired by personal compassion experiences post- hurricane Katrina, Immanual created Compassion Leaders, a company that helps organizations solve human and business challenges through compassion training. His training curriculum, 'The 9-Pillars of Workplace Compassion', has been reviewed and praised by experts from Stanford and the Center for Positive Organizations. Companies across industries, from large IT organizations to Dental offices have experienced his transformational approach to creating compassionate cultures. He is currently on a mission to take his compassion training globally accessible. Looking to turn your passion into profit and your full-time activity? Alberto Sardiñas is one of the world’s leading experts on how to successfully turn a passion project into a lucrative career. As someone who has started multiple side passion projects that have all turned into full-time day jobs, Alberto knows how to properly plan and execute a vision into a reality. On the Passion Accomplished podcast, he shares his own tools, as well as those of his guests. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto for advice and inspiration on how they can achieve their dreams. Alberto’s greatest passion is helping people accomplish their goals and live out their dreams. As a show host and a mentor, Alberto can help anyone feeling frustrated with where they are in life to fulfill their greater calling, while still working their day job. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

Dr. Wayne Baker is a professor of business administration and professor of management and organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and faculty director of the Centre for Positive Organizations. The author of the forthcoming book, 'All You Have to Do Is Ask', as well as five other books and many scholarly articles. Wayne's research focuses on social capital, social networks, generosity, and positive organizations. He's also the co-founder and board member of Give and Take, Inc. who are developers of collaboration technologies based on the principles in All You Have to Do Is Ask. In this week’s podcast, we learn why being able to ask to help is one of the keys to workplace success, and the simple steps you can take to ask in ways that make it easy for people to say yes! Connect with Wayne Baker:  https://allyouhavetodoisask.com/ You’ll Learn: [03:15] - Wayne explains why being a good giver-requester at work shapes our success and wellbeing in workplaces. [04:29] - Wayne outlines how his research on giver-requesters intersects with the research of Professor Adam Grant on being successful self-protective givers. [06:07] - Wayne shares what the research is finding on how gender influences our ability to ask for help at work. [06:57] - Wayne offers insights on how age and power influence our ability to ask for help at work. [08:39] - Wayne outlines how psychological safety in our workplaces influences our ability to ask for help at work and what we can do to improve this [10:34] - Wayne outlines the SMART criteria to make it easier to ask for help at work and for people to say yes. [13:12] - Wayne shares his free assessment tool to measure your ability to ask for help and shares the findings surfacing from this new research. [14:54] - Wayne shares the barriers that make it difficult for most people to ask for help at work and how we can overcome these. [18:01] - Wayne shares why researchers are finding that you should ask people more than once for help. [19:06] - Wayne provides some plug and play routines that workplaces can use to help make asking for help easier. [20:34] - Wayne shares how we can map the energy for asking and giving within our teams to measure what is unfolding. [21:23] - Wayne explains how mini-games can be used to playfully incentivize a group to ask for help to solve a problem together. [23:22] - Wayne offers some tips to help recruit and rewards leaders who are chief help seekers. [24:50] - Wayne offers two cautions about asking for help at work. [26:28] - Wayne completes the Lightning Round. Your Resources: MPPW Podcast on Facebook The Economics of Higher Purpose by Robert Quinn Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review of the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you Wayne!

Dr. Immanual Joseph, PhD, CPC is a former cancer drug discovery scientist, who chose to become an evangelist of human compassion in workplaces following a period taking care of people in end-of-life situations. The 9-Pillars of Workplace Compassion’, has been reviewed and praised by experts from Stanford and the Center for Positive Organizations. https://podcasts.heartatworkonline.org/dr-immanual-joseph/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impactfullegacy/message

Happiness. What does it really mean?   On this week’s donothing podcast, I’m excited to talk about this lifelong journey for true happiness with Lisa Cypers Kamen, an internationally recognized applied positive psychology coach, who has devoted her life to answering these questions for herself and for others.    As an author, speaker, documentary filmmaker and host of the Harvesting Happiness podcast, Lisa’s become a leading voice in helping people balance their minds, bodies, and emotions to improve well-being and performance—all while embracing what it means to be truly happy.   Listen in as we discuss the meaning of happiness and so much more including:   The benefits of expressing gratitude How we can better integrate gratitude into our lives Whether money actually buys happiness How humans get hooked on the pursuit of happiness Why Lisa started Harvesting Happiness for Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to military veterans What Lisa learned about joy while in Northern India How to push through difficult times Why we need to prioritize sleep Lisa’s favorite books and resources on happiness and gratitude How Lisa got through divorce and financial strife with two young kids What inspired her to study happiness Why suffering is an integral part of life Techniques on becoming more grounded The power of forgiveness—and why it might not always mean what you think Why we need to trust our gut How not making a choice is a choice in itself Who’s responsible for our happiness Why so many veterans struggle after leaving the service How Lisa is helping veterans through her holistic teachings Why mindfulness-based stress reduction is an incredible tool for military members Which mindful techniques are being embraced by the military   Connect With Lisa Cypers Kamen and Harvesting Happiness Website: https://harvestinghappiness.com Podcast: https://harvestinghappinesstalkradio.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/whatisyourhappiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestingHappiness Twitter: https://bit.ly/2ohdwFx   Buy Lisa’s Book, Are We Happy Yet?: https://amzn.to/2Om7vSU Harvesting Happiness for Heroes Harvesting Happiness for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that delivers stigma-free integrated combat trauma recovery services to warriors and their loved ones.    Modalities include scientifically proven strengths based Positive Psychology coaching and interdisciplinary tools such as film, yoga, meditation, art and creative writing designed to mindfully empower the client to achieve increased self-mastery, self-esteem and reclaim her or his life.   Learn more about Harvesting Happiness for Heroes here: https://www.hh4heroes.org/ Lisa’s Recommended Resources Hero’s Journey, by Joseph Campbellhttps://amzn.to/2VllLwE   Thanks!: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier, by Robert Emmons https://amzn.to/2OnzbGS   The Center for Positive Organizations https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: bit.ly/2FYdckW   Register Now for the Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge of your Life! You’ve likely heard about the benefits of integrating mindfulness into your life and leadership. But where do you even begin? Or, how can you take your current mindfulness practice to the next level? No matter where you are on your journey, the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat was designed for you! Join me and other like-minded leaders as we get out of our comfort zones and focus on becoming the best leaders we can be. Together, we’ll grow in ways never imagined through powerful teachings, mindfulness trainings, and undistracted time for real reflection and rejuvenation. https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://amzn.to/2y9N1TK

Professor Lea Waters- a brave, vulnerable and strong women who shows that our personal story has so much power if we dare to share it with the world. Lea Waters is a psychology researcher, speaker and bestseller author. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education and Positive Organizations. Lea is the president of the International Positive Psychology Association. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and so on. I have been a fan of Lea since I saw her on the TEDx stage in Melbourne, Australia in 2015. As a researcher, Lea talks “facts” and backs up her statements with research. We talk about very personal aspects of Lea´s life, her breakdown, how she got back on her feed and how she now inspires thousands of people with her talks, programs and books. She also gives us very specific tips on how to live a life with a focus on the good things. And guess what… those good things will expand if we do so. There is so much wisdom in this 50 mins conversation. (Split into two parts) Don´t miss out on that! In the interview we talk about: How we can raise our consciousness as a whole nation (and why this is SO needed!) Why companies have a moral obligation to create a ‘culture of well-being’How we become our "best self" and why this will lift the quality of our relationships. How and why a change in our focus will improve the quality of your life. The concrete benefit of gratitude at work and why many organizations still underestimate it.What ‘impression management’ is and how we can stop wasting our mental real estate on that The relation between strengths-based parenting and creating a healthier and happier workplace Lea´s book ‘The strengths switch’ and why this is absolutely not only a parenting book ;-) And so much more…. This interview is full of vulnerability, research findings and great, specific business advice. Enjoy listening and please let me know what you think of the interview and what you took away from the episode on my Instagram account nathalie_businessatheart. Join the conversation on bringing more authenticity and heart into the business world. All information to Lea, her book, consulting and talk can be found on her website. Leawaters.com My contact details: www.nathaliewilhelm.de LinkedIn, Xing E-Mail: info@nathaliewilhelm.com

Professor Lea Waters- a brave, vulnerable and strong women who shows that our personal story has so much power if we dare to share it with the world. Lea Waters is a psychology researcher, speaker and bestseller author. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education and Positive Organizations. Lea is the president of the International Positive Psychology Association. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and so on. I have been a fan of Lea since I saw her on the TEDx stage in Melbourne, Australia in 2015. As a researcher, Lea talks “facts” and backs up her statements with research. We talk about very personal aspects of Lea´s life, her breakdown, how she got back on her feed and how she now inspires thousands of people with her talks, programs and books. She also gives us very specific tips on how to live a life with a focus on the good things. And guess what… those good things will expand if we do so. There is so much wisdom in this 50 mins conversation. (Split into two parts) Don´t miss out on that! In the interview we talk about: How we can raise our consciousness as a whole nation (and why this is SO needed!) Why companies have a moral obligation to create a ‘culture of well-being’How we become our "best self" and why this will lift the quality of our relationships. How and why a change in our focus will improve the quality of your life. The concrete benefit of gratitude at work and why many organizations still underestimate it.What ‘impression management’ is and how we can stop wasting our mental real estate on that The relation between strengths-based parenting and creating a healthier and happier workplace Lea´s book ‘The strengths switch’ and why this is absolutely not only a parenting book ;-) And so much more…. This interview is full of vulnerability, research findings and great, specific business advice. Enjoy listening and please let me know what you think of the interview and what you took away from the episode on my Instagram account nathalie_businessatheart. Join the conversation on bringing more authenticity and heart into the business world. All information to Professor Lea Waters, her book, consulting and talk can be found on her website. Leawaters.com My contact details: www.nathaliewilhelm.de LinkedIn, Xing E-Mail: info@nathaliewilhelm.com

Daniel Duckworth is a leadership professional. He works primarily as a transformational teacher to transform the leadership performance of executives and managers, and also as a transformational consultant to facilitate strategic execution of major change initiatives. He is affiliated with the University of Michigan Center for Positive Organizations. After a decade in Michigan, he returned to Utah, where he founded Crux Central, LLC in 2019 to facilitate his new mission to learn to make deep change accessible to the masses—not just to the executives. Highlights 07:00 Deep change for all: work experience is sucking the life out of people, and they can’t bring their best selves to their families and everything outside of work, such as church. His purpose is to help people get to the point where their work builds and motivates them instead of draining them. 09:30 Found these problems in Utah just as he had found everywhere else We need to change Utah doesn’t prioritize leadership development, despite a high-tech startup environment that claims to subscribe to a positive organizational culture Nice guy syndrome: the ego shifts people’s true priorities and leads to poor leadership, micromanagement, and a negative cultural dynamic 18:40 Caring what other people think about you interferes with your ability to be a transformational leader 20:40 Church leadership creates subtle culture with hierarchy, but this is holding us back 22:35 Robert Quinn’s four strategies to change: Telling 24:30 Coercion 27:45 Participation 29:20 Transformation: transformational leadership lets go of control and focuses on building relationships while setting a vision and high standards 30:10 Example of the ward cleaning specialist: how can I get this person to do what I want them to do? Defeating assumptions that come with that question: The task becomes more important than the relationship There is one right way to complete that task, and it’s my way (church culture is the same everywhere: not a good thing) If you don’t do it my way, there’s something wrong with you: people are problems 34:35 These assumptions limit your leadership and tools: let go of control and focus first on building a perfect relationship with the custodian Get to that euphoric experience with the cleaning specialist first, and not from a hierarchical perspective: minister to the one and transform the relationship Example of the ward and stake leaders cleaning the building before an apostle visits This transformation is palpable and draws people in 42:15 Example from newsletter article of a phone call from the bishop/executive secretary 46:30 Defies the culture and lets go of control Jesus Christ defined transformational leadership Trust in the personal line of revelation and the relationship 50:35 Negative example of Relief Society President who was sent back seven times, and positive example of bishop and priest giving sacrament prayer with a speech impediment 54:00 Start with positive deviance: there are normal leadership behaviors that the culture enforces which reinforce mediocrity 57:00 The performance standard is the covenant path: we can both set that high expectation and also draw people in through transformational leadership 59:20 Break the cultural rules, not the commandments or the policies: peel back the cultural layers and look for opportunities to create a more powerful culture with better outcomes Experiment, reflect, and learn: study how you can become better 1:04:00 Examples of individuals who created programs through positive deviance: pornography self reliance group, Primary, scouting 1:07:45 Why don’t people make changes through positive deviance? Other people’s reactions paint them as laughable, unusual, or simply wrong. 1:11:50 Dan’s moment of self awareness: list of things he wants to be (not do) Links Deep Change for All

"Quanto mi fido delle persone che mi stanno intorno, la percezione di libertà, la percezione di corruzione, la generosità: percezioni sociali che sono fondamentali nella nostra percezione di felicità"La conversazione di oggi è con Luciano Canova, Economista, Happy Researcher, Docente di Economia comportamentale. E' da poco uscito il suo ultimo libro "il metro della felicità".Con Luciano parliamo di come e quanto la felicità sia una componente delle scelte, delle percezioni, delle politiche, del management aziendale. E di quanto questa orienti i nostri comportamenti e sia importante provare a misurarla ed ad integrare tale valutazione nelle classiche metriche che esprimono la ricchezza e la produttività dei Paesi.La conversazione con Luciano è in partnership con IIPO (www.iipo.it) Italian Institute for Positive Organizations.

"Un bellissimo circolo virtuoso: se fai star bene le tue persone, le persone faranno stare bene automaticamente i tuoi clienti"Silvia Bolzoni - Presidente Zeta Service.Zeta Service, azienda che opera nel business delle paghe e gestione del personale (https://zetaservice.com) ha sviluppato negli anni una strategia che vede i propri collaboratori al centro. Una scelta etica, ma anche strategica e di posizionamento, che sta dando grandi risultati.La conversazione con Silvia è in partnership con IIPO (www.iipo.it) Italian Institute for Positive Organizations.

“il CHO, Chief Happiness Officer, sa disegnare contesti positivi capaci di generare benefici e vantaggi per il benessere di persone ed organizzazioni”“Fare della felicità una strategia organizzativa “Daniela Di Ciaccio - Co-fondatrice Italian Institute for Positive Organisations & 2BHappy Agency Oggi debutta una nuova partnership, quella con l’Italian Institute for Positive Organizations (www.iiipo.it).Parleremo, appunto, di organizzazioni positive, di benessere delle persone, di come la scienza della felicità possa entrare negli ambienti di lavoro, scuole, aziende, organizzazioni pubbliche.Perché questo tema ha profondamente a che fare con l’Innovazione, con la capacità di ottenere risultati e affrontare sfide, in particolare in business e contesti complessi.Le conversazioni saranno con imprenditori, ricercatori, studiosi, che stanno lavorando nel nostro Paese su questo tema.Oggi partiamo conversando con una delle due fondatrici di IIPO, Daniela Di Ciaccio, che ci parla di una delle basi delle organizzazioni positive, la formazione.In particolare con un progetto che a settembre, primo in Italia, certificherà le competenze del Chief Happiness Officer.https://www.chiefhappinessofficer.it

Tired of nagging and arguing with the kids? Today's guest suggests that you flip the switch to positive for happier, healthier kids and greater harmony for the whole family.Professor Lea Waters is one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. She’s a psychologist, the president of the international positive psychology association, the Founding Director of Positive Psychology Centre at the University of Melbourne.Lea is also author of The Strengths Switch: How the new science of strength-based parenting can help your child and your teen to flourishNow before you imagine her as someone so impossibly smart and talented and therefore nothing like you and I, she is also a parent, who due to a difficult upbringing herself, was determined to parent differently, successfully and with a wealth of research behind her approach.Join me as I talk to Lea about:Strength-based parenting - What are strengths and how do you identify them in your child?The benefits of strength-based parenting for parentsWhy we default to finding weakness rather than strength and how to counteract thisStopping the cycle of criticism and the benefits of a strength-based approach for teensHow to create harmony at home, andPractical strategies for building a strength-based approach in your family.It's a refreshing, fun and positive conversation about parenting and kids!Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or InstagramThanks for listening.Ellen

Many of us strive to make positive change in the workplace but simply don’t have the authority to do so. Today’s guest, Chris White, gives some fantastic tips on how to get our ideas adopted. Chris White leads the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan. The Center helps leaders build high-performing organizations that bring out the best in people through ground-breaking research, educational programs, and organizational partnerships. At the Ross School of Business, White co-developed and teaches the MBA class on Social Intrapreneurship: creating positive change without authority. White is co-author of a book on the topic through Harvard Business Review Press, entitled Changing Your Company From the Inside Out. In this interview, we discuss two main topics – how to lead positive change without authority and the energy we bring to work. Chris shares his framework on successful change and of course, tangible tips. For links mentioned in today's episode visit https://redesigningwellness.com/ To join the Redesigning Wellness Community, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

From darkness comes light. That's what we're told. But, it's not always the case.In today's moving conversation with Lea Waters, we explore how a childhood that held the darkness of abuse led to years of continued suffering, but eventually became a source of transformation and led to a life of profound light, beauty and strength.Waters is an Australian psychologist, the Founding Director of and professor of Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne. She holds affiliate positions at Cambridge University’s Well-Being Institute and the University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organizations and has published over 95 scientific articles and book chapters.Her first book, The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish, was recently included in UC Berkeley’s Greater Goods Magazine’s Top Books for 2017. Lea is the 2017-2019 President of the International Positive Psychology Association and serves on the Council of Happiness and Education for the World Happiness Council. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, son and daughter.In today's deep dive, we explore Waters' journey from a childhood defined by a lot of pain to her attempt to "self medicate" led to a year's long eating disorder, then to her awakening to a bigger truth about who she was, where her self-worth came from and a commitment to harness the darkness of her youth as fuel for a powerhouse career in the science of flourishing, with a focus on raising kids who experience life to it's fullest.+---------------------+We're grateful for the kind support of: Bombas: Shop today at Bombas.com/goodlife, and get 20% off your ENTIRE purchase.ShipStation: Manage and ship your orders. FREE for 30 days, plus a bonus. Visit ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in GOODLIFE.Tunein: Catch all-new episodes of some of your favorite podcasts early with TuneIn First Play? Download the free TuneIn app now.Videoblocks: Go to videoblocks.com/goodlife to get all the stock video, audio, and images you can imagine for just $149.Photo credit: Andrew Campbell

Jessica Amortegui is the Senior Director of Learning and Development at Logitech. Logitech were the winners of the 2016 Positive Business Project Competition, presented by the Center for Positive Organizations at The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Logitech designs personal peripherals, and they connect customers to their digital experiences. They are recognized for their work in creating community, where it’s employees are invigorated by the work that they do each day. Jessica has spent many years studying, writing about, and applying the practices of positive psychology and positive organizational scholarship. In this conversation, you will hear Jessica share how Logitech is helping its employees use their strengths intelligently at work. She talks about the changes the company has seen from individuals completing the VIA Survey, using job crafting and participating in the free online strengths challenge and explains how Logitech is taking the next step of helping people discover the fears that get in the way of them using their strengths effectively at work. Connect with Jessica Amortegui: Website - JessicaAmortegui.com You’ll Learn: [02:30] - Jessica tells us what Logitech is doing to helping people put their strengths to work each day. [06:02] - Recently, hundreds of Logitech employees joined us for the free online strengths challenge. Jessica talks about the change that has been seen from individuals picking one strength to work on. [07:46] - Jessica talks about how Logitech is taking things one step further with strengths by looking at the fears that get in the way of using our strengths intelligently. [10:44] - Jessica provides some examples of things that are holding people back from being able to embrace their strengths at work. [15:05] - Jessica shares information on creating a safe environment for people to have more authentic conversatioins about their strengths. [17:40] - Getting leaders prepared to support people after the workshops is vital. Jessica explains how she is doing this. [19:18] - The Lightning Round with Jessica Amortegui Your Resources: StrengthsChallenge.com The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact - Chip Heath and Dan Heath Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you Jessica!

Today I'm really excited to have Monica Worline and Jane Dutton on the podcast, co-authors of the new book Awakening Compassion at Work: the Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations. Monica Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork. She is also a research scientist at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and executive director of Compassion Lab. Jane Dutton, Ph.D., is the Robert L Kahn distinguished University professor of business administration and psychology and cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. She's also a founding member of Compassion Lab. A central thread in their work is that business has become dehumanized and impersonal. "One of the things that we're seeing as technology takes over more of our work spaces is there's an expectation that people are always available and always on, but that is driving out some of the human connection of work. " Increased busyness, workplace pressures and the distractions of technology increase our attentional load and handicap us from being able to notice the need for acts of compassion. The two define compassion in a way that is distinct from most psychologists. That is, their definition is a 4-step process: Noticing Interpreting (Making sense of human suffering) Feeling Acting (Responding to human suffering) In our conversation we unpack what each of these stages entails as well as addressing male vs. female values in the workplace, the role of the "toxin handler" in the ecosystem, why goal-oriented people should consider working on the culture of compassion at work, how to tackle the short term vs. long term horizon challenges of business when building compassionate cultures, and how organizations have become obstacles to compassion at work. We can only alleviate what we pay attention to.  The demanding culture of work organizations can drive out our capacity to notice the human state of other people. Through their book and speaking, Dutton and Worline hope to empower change agents in a host of settings. We hope that you leave this episode with a newfound sense of the importance of compassion and with multiple languages to convince others in your organizations to enforce and devote resources to it. Jane and Monica also bring a variety of examples that really crystallize these ideas. It was an honor to speak with these two, and we hope you enjoy the podcast! Related Links Awakening Compassion at Work Paper on the 8 different characteristics often referred to as "empathy" (mentioned) [Resource] Work of Paul Gilbert on the compassionate mind (fear of compassion scale) (mentioned) [Book] Toxic Emotions at Work Peter Frost (mentioned)

About The Strength Switch Unlock your children’s potential by helping them build their strengths. This game-changing book shows us the extraordinary results of focusing on our children’s strengths rather than always trying to correct their weaknesses. Most parents struggle with this shift because they suffer from a negativity bias, thanks to evolutionary development, giving them “strengths-blindness.” By showing us how to throw the “strengths switch,” Lea Waters demonstrates how we can not only help our children build resilience, optimism, and achievement but we can also help inoculate them against today’s pandemic of depression and anxiety. As a strengths-based scientist for more than twenty years, ten of them spent focusing on strengths-based parenting, Waters has seen how this approach enhances self-esteem and energy in both children and teenagers. Yet more on the plus side: parents find it a particularly exciting and rewarding way to raise children. With many suggestions for specific ways to interact with your kids, Waters demonstrates how to discover strengths and talents in our children, how to use positive emotions as a resource, how to build strong brains, and even how to deal with problem behaviors and talk about difficult situations and emotions. As revolutionary yet simple as Mindset and Grit, The Strength Switch will show parents how a small shift can yield enormous results. See Less Photo: © Andrew Campbell Lea Waters, Ph.D., is President of the International Positive Psychology Association and the Gerry Higgins Chair in Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. She holds an affiliate position with Cambridge University’s Well-being Institute (UK) and the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan (USA). Waters was the Founding Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne and was listed in the Top 100 Women of Influence by The Australian Financial Review in 2015. She has also served as a consultant to a wide range of businesses. Waters lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, Matthew Scholes; her son, Nicholas; and her daughter, Emily.

Monica is a Research Scientist at the Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism and a Faculty Affiliate at the University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organizations. Their discussion touches on why empathetic teams make better business deals, details how more caring leaders can help prevent corporate scandals, and offers four steps for cultivating compassion. Nir & Far, a podcast about business, behaviour and the brain by Nir Eyal. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave an iTunes review. It will greatly help new listeners discover the show. Please visit my website Nir and Far for other info about my writing, books and teaching: http://www.nirandfar.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nirandfar/support

Join me with Monica Worline for an informative and compelling conversation on the importance of compassion in the workplace.  She talks about how fear can get in our way and gives us simple tools to demonstrate compassion in ways that are most meaningful.  Did you know that practicing compassion at work is a successful business strategy? Compassionate workplaces have higher levels of service quality, increased retention of talented employees, better innovation, and collaboration. Monica C. Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an organization that teaches businesses how to tap into courageous thinking, compassionate leadership, and curiosity to bring their best work to life. She is a research scientist at Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education; Executive Director of CompassionLab, the world's leading research collaboratory focused on compassion in the workplace; and co-author of Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations. Monica holds a lectureship at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and is affiliate faculty at the Center for Positive Organizations. She is an award-winning teacher who has also served on the faculties of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University; the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine; and the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine. Join us for 100 Days of Awakening Compassion at Work: http://awakeningcompassionatwork.com/100-days-of-awakening-compassion/ You can also learn more about Monica Worline at monicaworline.com.

Chris White is the managing director of the Center for Positive Organizations and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Chris developed and co-teaches the MBA class on social intrapreneurship. In this conversation, Chris explains social intrapreneurship - leading positive change without authority - and compares this with social movement activists.   Chris talks about how organizations can create workplace environments to foster more social intrapreneurship,  and where these efforts can go wrong. You’ll Learn: [01:24] - Chris talks about his presentation on leading positive change without authority. He draws parallels between social movement activists and trying to create change in organizations. [02:06] - Chris goes over the 4 things that occur in social movement theory literature and those also apply to social intrapreneurship . [04:24] - Chris talks about social intrapreneurship. [06:25] - Chris shares his thoughts on the roles of passion, meaning, and purpose play in social intrapreneurship. [08:30] - Chris talks about the things leaders of organizations can do to create more intrapreneur-friendly environments in workplaces. [10:08] - People experience fear that leaders will not embrace intrapreneurship and Chris talks about what levels of the organization need to set the culture of intrapreneurship. [11:25] - Chris points out that Barclay’s is an organization that has fostered and nurtured intrapreneurship. [12:48] - Chris talks about social intrapreneurship gone wrong. [16:00] - The Lightning Round with Chris White. Your Resources: Changing Your Company From the Inside Out - Chris White Chris White’s Blog Lift: The Fundamental State of Leadership - Ryan Quinn and Robert Quinn Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living - Krista Tippett PositiveBusinessConference.com Thanks so much for joining me again this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Chris for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Jason Wilburn is the Vice President and General Manager for the Industrial Services Division of Conco Services Corporation. Conco was a finalist in the 2016 Positive Business Project competition, presented by The Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Conco has a lot of remote employees that only see each other face-to-face twice a year, yet are expected to have the familiarity to be able to work effectively together. In January, Conco launched their program to develop and build high-quality connections. In this conversation, Jason talks about how he and Conco implemented these positive psychology practices. He shares the results and growth that Conco has experienced in 2016, with these practices in place. He also talks about the next steps of maintaining this program of high-quality connections. You’ll Learn: [01:36] - Jason talks about what he and his team have done at Conco to make 2016 the year of high-quality connections. [04:18] - Jason explains how Conco was able to convince people to buy into these concepts and approaches. [07:17] - Jason talks about the financial benefits of implementing a culture of high-quality connections. [08:30] - The change in culture with Conco has led to an increase in applicants. [09:38] - Jason talks about what sparked his interest in these positive psychology practices. [11:40] - Jason shares his advice on implementing these practices into an organization. [14:48] - Jason talks about how to accomplish the goal of maintaining and turning people from practitioners to teachers. [16:07] - The Lightning Round with Jason Wilburn. Your Resources: The Gratitude Journal The Positive Organization - Bob Quinn Why Nations Fail - Daron Acemoglu Originals - Adam Grant Bully Pulpit - Doris Kearns Goodwin The Center for Positive Organization’s Positive Business Project Thanks For Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Neil for joining me this week. Until next time, take care! Until next time, take care!

Wayne Baker is a professor of management at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Wayne is also the first director of the Center for Positive Organizations.Wayne talks about the idea of a giving culture at work. People are inherently generous and often, the biggest barrier is getting people to ask for what they need. Wayne talks about the ROI that a giving culture brings to organizations. He also talks about who is likely to reciprocate and what their motivations might be. I enjoyed this conversation with Wayne Baker and I’m certain you will too! Wayne Baker’s website You’ll Learn: ● [1:41] - Wayne shares some takeaways from his presentation at The Positive Business Conference on creating a giving culture. ● [2:30] - Wayne talks about the reciprocity ring.● [3:21] - What steps need to be taken after an individual makes a request? ● [4:08] - The biggest barrier is getting people to ask for what they need. ● [5:07] - Wayne talks about why so many organizations struggle to create a giving culture. ● [6:35] - This process taps into the fundamental human principle of reciprocity. ● [7:12] - Takers give almost as frequently as givers give. ● [8:03] - The business benefits of the reciprocity ring. ● [10:19] - You can use technology to help you with the reciprocity ring. ● [11:19] - Early adopters become evangelists for the reciprocity ring. ● [12:37] - Setting boundaries in reciprocity and denying the power in reciprocity by not asking. ● [16:15] - Asking without expectations of receiving. ● [17:08] - The Lightning Round with Wayne Baker Your Resources: Learn more about the reciprocity ring at http://www.humaxnetworks.com/default.asp The Reflected Best Self The Power of Visioning Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success - Adam M. Grant Seveneves - Neal Stephenson A Book of Uncommon Prayer: 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary - Brian Doyle The Positive Business Conference Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Wayne for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Christopher J. White is Managing Director of the Center for Positive Organizations and adjunct faculty in Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He is the author (with Gerald Davis) of "Changing Your Company From the Inside Out." In this interview, we talk about how to make even large, established companies a force for good through social intrapreneurship.

So we've all heard about the "sense of community" that people refer to about the best coworking spaces.But...what exactly IS a sense of community?What are the elements? How do you know if it's there? Is it even something you can create, and if so, how?I interviewed two research scientists – Peter Bacevice and Lyndon Garrett – from the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan about a series of studies they conducted to answer these questions, and learned a TON of valuable insights about what really brings people together in our communities. Their work has been published by the university but also by Time magazine!Their research included did a mix of survey research and immersive ethnography, actually embedding in and observing a Coworking community in action...which is where the most valuable insights came from.We talk about the difference between working and thriving at work, the importance of choice, the need for "flashes" of community and even how a sense of community emerges at different stages of desire for community. Seriously amazing stuff to help shape all of our work and our members' experiences.I encourage you to dig into their work even further!Center for Positive Organizations -http://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/Pete on Twitter -https://twitter.com/bacevicePete's professional practice -http://www.hlw.com/services/strategy-discovery/Lyndon -http://sitemaker.umich.edu/lyndon.garrett/homeGretchen -https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/gretchen-spreitzerUM news release about our study -http://www.ns.umich.edu/new/releases/22011-out-of-the-office-but-checking-email-and-co-workingTIME article - http://time.com/money/3586004/coworking-why-it-works/Paper abstract - http://proceedings.aom.org/content/2014/1/14004.short Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.