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Staying Happy in Difficult Times

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 100

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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coping - Martin Seligman

BY Heath Row
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"How you handle adversity in the workplace tends to have much more impact on your career than how you handle the good stuff."READ»

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Do Hold Your Breath

BY Heath Row
Relevancy Score: 100

Shades of Martin Seligman's learned optimism and the work of Peter Naylor and Claire Crittenden, I recently received a forward of an email from Sherwood Partners' emotional intelligence expert Mark Goulston: When someone says or ...READ»

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Separating the Cream from the Crap

BY Mark Goulston
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Just say "Yes" to Early Adopters, "No" and then "Bye" to Naysayers. READ»

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How To Stay Happy During the Recession

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 70

How can we be happy when our investment savings have dwindled, we've lost our job, or your house. The recession has had a negative impact on the lives of many people. Is it possible to be or remain happy?READ»

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Trust Is Not Enough

BY Heath Row
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It used to be that whether you trusted someone depended on how trusting you are in general and what you know about the other person. New research from two Wharton academics indicates that that's no longer the case. Incidental ...READ»

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It's time to focus on positive organizational behavior

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 45

The concept of positive psychology is growing in the fields of psychology, management studies and organizational behavior. The focus of this trend is the movement away from the focus of psychology on "fixing" or "repairing" problems to building positive qualities and behaviors. In addition, a related focus is a cost-benefit view of how to enhance positive workplace cultures and improve productivity.READ»

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The Leader's Edge in Tough Times

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 38

We are at one of those turning points in history where the kind of leaders we have and how they exercise that leadership are critical to the kind of world we will live in. Optimistic and positive leaders are needed, and the rest of us have a duty, not just to support them, but insist on that kind of leadership.READ»

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How Thrilling is Your Life?

BY Tara Mohr
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Is your life a thrilling adventure every day? It can be. Read how.READ»

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New Global Happiness Survey Shows Gaps Between Men and Women

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 34

A new global survey reports that men are happier with wealth, while women find greater happiness in friendships and family, co-workers and their bosses. Yet the survey may not have asked the right questions.READ»

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Use Your Strengths to Create Your Success

BY Bud Bilanich
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Interpersonal competence is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success. If you want to become interpersonally competent, you need to do three things. 1) Get to know ...READ»

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At Work, Feeling Good Does Matter

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 33

There is a clear connection between happiness and productivity. And during difficult economic times, with the pressures created by declining business revenue, layoffs and downsizing, this issue has become even more important.READ»

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How To Build Resilience in Turbulent Times

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 33

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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Brain scientists make the case for "survival of the kindest."

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 29

Researchers are challenging long-held beliefs that human beings are hard-wired to be selfish. In a wide range of studies, these scientists are amassing a growing body of evidence to show we are evolving to become more compassionate, empathetic and collaborative in our quest to survive and thrive.READ»

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The Leader's Edge in Tough Times

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 28

We are at one of those turning points in our history where the kind of leaders we have and how they exercise that leadership is critical to the kind of world we live in. Optimistic and positive leaders are needed, and the rest of us have a duty, not just to support them, but to insist on that kind of leadership.READ»

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What Countries Have the Happiest People?

BY Ray Williams
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Where in the world do people feel most content with their lives? According to a new report released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) happiness levels are highest in Northern European countries. READ»

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How a fixed mindset can prevent genuine success

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 23

Your "mindset" may determine genuine success. Mindsets that are characterized by a commitment to growth, flexibility and adaptability continue to develop your brain and develop reservoirs of untapped potential. They are the key to continual learning and success.READ»

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Action Item - Gimme A Break!

BY Todd Balf
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Products and tips to recharge your energy levels.READ»

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