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Staying Happy in Difficult Times

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jun 21, 2009 at 3:24 PM

Researchers have argued that our levels of happiness are at least 50% predetermined by our genes--which become a "set point" for our entire lives. Martin Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness, and Learned Optimism, who is a recognized expert on the subject of happiness, has challenged the set point theory.READ»

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How To Build Resilience in Turbulent Times

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jun 21, 2009 at 2:57 PM

In the 2007 World Health Statistics Report, the World Health Organization identified depression as one of the most significant global public health problems. World wide events such as recession, the effects of climate change, and terrorism events and alerts have increased the general level of anxiety throughout the world. Employers and managers face, on a daily basis, bad news and its psychological impact on employees.Being resilient, having the capacity to endure difficult times and bounce back in a healthy state, is now critical to success in life and work.READ»

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The Care & Feeding of Intrapreneurial Employees

BY Paul GloverWed Jun 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM

To thrive in the the WorkQuake(tm) of the Knowledge Economy, an organization must find, retain and develop Intraprenuerial Employees. Here's how: It's the Employees! In the hyper-competitive environment of the Knowledge ...READ»

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Onboarding for Fun & Profit!

BY Paul GloverTue Jun 16, 2009 at 10:02 AM

Orientation ain't cutting it anymore in the time of the WorkQuake(tm)! Instead organizations need to pay more attention to not only who the hire but what they are doing to retain who they hire. An Onboarding Process will ...READ»

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Friendships: The Next Big Business Strategy?

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jun 14, 2009 at 3:27 PM

There is no question that the value in online friendships for both businesses and individuals alike is poised to grow and be used for purposes beyond what we can now imagine.READ»

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Generation Y Poised To Take Over The Workplace

BY Ray WilliamsSat Jun 13, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Understanding Generation Y is important not just for employers. Older workers--that is, anyone over 30--need to know how to adapt to the values and demands of their newest colleagues. Before too long, they'll be the bosses.READ»

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Clarence Otis Jr. Interview

BY Paul GloverThu Jun 11, 2009 at 2:55 PM

In the June 7th New York Times there was an interview with Clarence Otis Jr., CEO of Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden & Capital Grille - talk about diversity!)that I found intriguing because of his answers to 2 ...READ»

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How The Mighty Have Fallen: The Decline of Corporate America

BY Ray WilliamsWed Jun 10, 2009 at 8:10 PM

Why have the great corporations, both in North America and elsewhere, fallen into such disrepute, and failure? Some very well known and once invincible bastions of our capitalism system have either failed or are in trouble.READ»

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The Entreprenurial Organization

BY Paul GloverWed Jun 10, 2009 at 10:50 AM

It's not the strongest nor most intelligent of the species that survive; it is the one most adaptable to change" -- Charles Darwin Last week's post generated discussion about what constitutes an Entrepreneurial Organization, ...READ»

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Leadership and Employee Morale During Difficult Times

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jun 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM

Often, the real test of character for leaders is how to lead during difficult times, not the good times. And that requires a knowledge and demonstration of the "soft" skills of inspiration, influence and knowing how employees can motivate themselves during stressful times.READ»

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