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Positivity of Sadness
January 19, 2010 – 9:58 am | 12 Comments
Positivity of Sadness

The emphasis of positive psychology on building the best things in life and making people’s lives fulfilling does not imply that we should ignore problems or dismiss the negative emotions that people experience. Positive psychology …

Self-Promotion for Introverts (Book Review)
December 11, 2009 – 12:38 am | 11 Comments
Self-Promotion for Introverts (Book Review)

We need to promote ourselves to advance in our careers.  We need to promote ourselves to remain employed during the financial turmoil.  Introverts often get passed over mistakenly. Nancy Ancowitz offers a solid dose …

The Three Degrees of Influence and Happiness
November 18, 2009 – 10:00 pm | 40 Comments
The Three Degrees of Influence and Happiness

“People who post smiley photos on Facebook/Frowners attract happy friends.” (Nature, 2008)
Social Networks and Happiness
Would you be surprised to read the above finding from Nature, one of the most prominent science journals in the world? …

Positive Psychology Coaching Compared to Other Coaching
September 18, 2009 – 8:53 am | No Comment
Positive Psychology Coaching Compared to Other Coaching

Friends are approaching me with great interest in my preview article on the coaching conference and asking what’s so special about employing positive psychology in coaching. That triggers me to write a bit more on …

Preview of the 2nd McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School Coaching Conference
September 4, 2009 – 7:11 pm | No Comment
Preview of the 2nd McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School Coaching Conference

Coaching is the process of change that mobilizes strengths to realize the potential of individuals as well as organizations.
To learn more about helping people change, develop, and meet personal and professional goals, while building self-efficacy, …

Well-Being at the Population Level: Building a Flourishing World
July 18, 2009 – 2:13 pm | 7 Comments
Well-Being at the Population Level: Building a Flourishing World

In both his opening and closing addresses at the 1st World Congress of the International Positive Psychology Association (WCPP), Dr. Martin Seligman challenged the community to meet an ambitious goal:
To increase the percentage of the …

Overcome Stress and Challenge: 7 Mechanisms of Resilience for High Productivity
May 18, 2009 – 3:11 pm | 8 Comments
Overcome Stress and Challenge: 7 Mechanisms of Resilience for High Productivity

Based on various research and studies, I summarize here the various research and studies into a 7-mechanism model of resilience that offers a comprehensive picture of a state of resilience that leads to optimal performance with manageable stress.

Three Lessons for Creating Flourishing: Highlights of the 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Conference
April 14, 2009 – 1:08 pm | 2 Comments
Three Lessons for Creating Flourishing: Highlights of the 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Conference

The 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Conference recently held at the University of Warwick held three lessons that inspired me from three different perspectives – individual, organizational, and community.

Preview: 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Conference
March 27, 2009 – 6:00 am | 4 Comments
Preview: 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Conference

If you want to learn more about the applications of positive psychology in work, education and the wider community, the 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Conference will be the event for you. Hosted by the Centre for Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) at the University of Warwick from 1-3 April 2009, delegates from all over the world will come together to share experiences, explore new research and applications, and build connections.

Positive Organizational Behaviour and Better Work Performance
March 18, 2009 – 2:45 pm | 21 Comments
Positive Organizational Behaviour and Better Work Performance

There has been a widespread discussion on whether or not positive psychology is effective from a business perspective. There are strong links between positive psychology and organizational performance, many captured in work in the field of Positive Organizational Behavior (POB). Here I summarize a longer, recently published paper.

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