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Category Archives: Positive Psychology
3 Ways to be Optimistic Without Ignoring the Facts
When did optimism get such a negative reputation? All of a sudden, it seems if you mention anything about being optimistic, people say you are looking through rose-colored glasses, you are impractical, and you live in a dream world. But … Continue reading
The Truth About Sustainable Employee Engagement
If you’ve been in management for any time at all, you know that traditional forms of engagement strategies work initially but then seem to lose their appeal over the long haul. Why? Because the traditional forms of engagement are not … Continue reading
Organizational Treasures: A Key to Employee Engagement
There is a ton of advice about how to motivate the Millennials and Digital Natives coming on board and interacting with potentially three other generations — but our bias is to try a different approach. Rather than focusing on PowerPoint … Continue reading
How to Handle the 3 Toughest Behaviors in the Work Environment
Everyone knows that the toughest part of any management job is dealing with people! In fact, we know of some outstanding technicians who were rewarded by their companies by promoting them to supervisory roles … only to have these amazing … Continue reading
Crystallize Your Mission: 2 Questions to Engage Your Team
At your next staff meeting, have one slide displayed for everyone to see: A copy of the company’s mission statement. Use no other slides—no 20-page handout—no prepared script. Simply welcome your team, point to the slide, and just stand there … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Positive Psychology, Productivity, Work & Life Enrichment
Tagged Holton, leadership, mission, mission statement, productivity, team, teamwork
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Gotta Dance! 3 Tips to Bring Joy and Engagement to the Workplace
Those of you who know us know one of our passions is ballroom dancing—so it makes sense we would use dance as metaphor to help leaders strengthen their ability to engage employees and bring joy to the workplace. In one … Continue reading
8 Principles and 4 Questions Every Leader Needs to Know
Every leader wants a staff of people who take initiative, stay accountable, and creatively work to support the team of which they are a part. But it does not happen automatically! Check out this article, which focuses on a Key … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Positive Psychology, Productivity
Tagged decision-making, delegation, Holton, leadership, potential, principles
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