by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Barcroft/Getty Images Social media can connect us to new ideas, help us share our work, and allow previously unheard voices to influence culture. Yet it can also be a highly addictive time-sink if we’re not careful about our goals, purpose, and usage. Over the...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
How do you respond when you feel threatened or defensive? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, writer Wajahat Ali, discovers a way to keep himself anchored amidst the challenges and chaos of life. source...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2018 | HBR
Many people have decided to try the ketogenic diet for weight loss. The most recent evidence shows that reducing your carbohydrate intake to a minimum may help you shed a few pounds, at least in the first few weeks to months. However, we don’t really know whether,...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Barcroft/Getty Images Social media can connect us to new ideas, help us share our work, and allow previously unheard voices to influence culture. Yet it can also be a highly addictive time-sink if we’re not careful about our goals, purpose, and usage. Over the...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
How do you respond when you feel threatened or defensive? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, writer Wajahat Ali, discovers a way to keep himself anchored amidst the challenges and chaos of life. source...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Barcroft/Getty Images Social media can connect us to new ideas, help us share our work, and allow previously unheard voices to influence culture. Yet it can also be a highly addictive time-sink if we’re not careful about our goals, purpose, and usage. Over the...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee are back with Season 2 of After Hours! In this episode, they debate whether the federal minimum wage should be raised, offer their personal reflections on a year of the #MeToo movement, and share their picks for the...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
TOSHINORI TARUI When interviewing for your next job, how can you impress your recruiter and increase your chances of securing a job offer? Of course you may wish to emphasize your ambitions and goals you hope to achieve as a result of working at the company —...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
TOSHINORI TARUI When interviewing for your next job, how can you impress your recruiter and increase your chances of securing a job offer? Of course you may wish to emphasize your ambitions and goals you hope to achieve as a result of working at the company —...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | HBR
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Whether you are in the profession of caregiving or taking care of a loved one, it is important to remember to recharge your batteries. For family members, caregiving can also lead to additional pressures, such...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Tomekbudujedomek/Getty Images Customer experience (CX) goes beyond measuring the relationship between customers and companies; it is also about quantifying the hundreds of regular interactions and residual memories that influence future behavior. Specific tools like...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
STOCK4B-RF/Getty Images Medicine involves leadership. Nearly all physicians take on significant leadership responsibilities over the course of their career, but unlike any other occupation where management skills are important, physicians are neither taught how to...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | HBR
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Whether you are in the profession of caregiving or taking care of a loved one, it is important to remember to recharge your batteries. For family members, caregiving can also lead to additional pressures, such...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Tomohiro Ohsumi /Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) is engendering all kinds of breathless headlines, from being able to play Go to spotting rare cancer tumors. But how will AI impact the economy in broad terms? The answer hinges on both on what AI...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Michael Heim/Getty Images “Don’t believe everything you hear” is good advice — especially in an era of fake news and alternative facts. The same goes for managers who often rely on social-sentiment analysis to get a handle on what...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
DNY59/Getty Images In 2018, every organization has a data strategy. But what makes a great one? We all know what failure looks like. Resources are invested, teams are formed, time goes by — but nothing comes of it. No one can necessarily say why; it’s...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Divya, a director who leads a large engineering team, was invited to a two-day retreat with the CEO and senior executives of her Fortune 50 company. She and 30 of her high-potential peers were excited to rub shoulders with the leadership...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
In the recent Senate confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford stood up to tell the world about her memories of the humiliating and sexually aggressive way that she said Judge Brett Kavanaugh violated her as a teenager. Her act took...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Divya, a director who leads a large engineering team, was invited to a two-day retreat with the CEO and senior executives of her Fortune 50 company. She and 30 of her high-potential peers were excited to rub shoulders with the leadership...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | HBR
Update Writing in the October 10, 2018 New England Journal of Medicine, Eve Rittenberg, MD, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and practicing physician at Brigham and Women’s Fish Center for Women’s Health, reflects on the impact the Kavanaugh...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | HBR
Update Writing in the October 10, 2018 New England Journal of Medicine, Eve Rittenberg, MD, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and practicing physician at Brigham and Women’s Fish Center for Women’s Health, reflects on the impact the Kavanaugh...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State, shares management and leadership lessons from his long career in public service. He discusses how to win people over to your side, bounce back from defeats, and never give up on your long-term goals. He also calls on private...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Hudzilla/Getty Images I recently stood in front of a group of emergency room residents at my hospital and asked an unusual question. “Has any of you ever judged your attending physician for not trying hard enough to save a patient’s life?” Then...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Image Source/Getty Images In the year since allegations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein shocked the public, the #MeToo movement has exposed widespread workplace sexual harassment—not just in the entertainment world, but across...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
MirageC/Getty Images Data and analytics professionals seem to be at the center of the next big race for talent. In 2015, there was a surplus of people with data science skills. Now there’s a significant shortage. By 2020, IBM expects broader demand for data and...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | HBR
While we know that breastfeeding has many health benefits for mothers and babies, the studies have been a bit fuzzy when it comes to the link between breastfeeding and preventing obesity in children. Some studies show a clear link, but in others that link is less...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
HBR Staff With over 1.3 billion people, the Chinese consumer market is a tempting target for Western technology companies. Of course, it’s also a risky place to do business. The recent news that Google is considering a re-entry into China further highlights a...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Topic Images Inc./Getty Images Many times, especially in business settings, people use words that they think they know — but don’t. Although they do this in an effort to sound intelligent and sophisticated, it backfires badly, because even one small...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Today’s employees are digital consumers who expect to connect at work with the same ease with which they connect at home. Deloitte’s ConnectMe enables a digital workplace by using insights to connect the workforce to what they need, where and when they...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Like adults, kids sometimes feel wronged by others—when they aren’t invited to a classmate’s birthday party or a friend divulges their secret, for example. But in the midst of their anger or hurt feelings, they may not realize that forgiveness is an option. When...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Francesco Sassetti/Getty Images How vital are your vital few? In any team or organization, a small number of individuals will account for a substantial amount of collective output. These “stars” are able to systematically outperform the majority of their...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
From the Women at Work podcast: Listen and subscribe to our podcast via Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS Download the discussion guide for this episode Join our online community Download this podcast If you’ve worked your way up in a...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
From the Women at Work podcast: Listen and subscribe to our podcast via Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS Download the discussion guide for this episode Join our online community Download this podcast If you’ve worked your way up in a...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | HBR
All too many women recognize the signals of a urinary tract infection, or UTI: pain and burning when urinating, coupled with a frequent urge to do so. A simple change in behavior could help prevent a common UTI known as recurrent cystitis in women, according to a...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Beata Bernina/Getty Images The SEC Chairman recently announced a policy initiative to enable the ordinary investors to invest in private companies. Currently, only wealthy accredited investors are allowed to invest in private companies. His stated goal is...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
mathisworks/Getty Images A key determinant of everything that matters when it comes to health interventions — the experience, cost, and results — has been hiding in plain sight. It is the buildings and spaces in which patients are treated. The size...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | HBR
All too many women recognize the signals of a urinary tract infection, or UTI: pain and burning when urinating, coupled with a frequent urge to do so. A simple change in behavior could help prevent a common UTI known as recurrent cystitis in women, according to a...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Image Source/Getty Images As we begin our coaching session, Nick is fired up. He radiates energy, his eyes are beaming with determination, and he never really comes to a full rest. He speaks passionately of a new initiative he is spearheading, taking on the looming...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Photography by Bob/Getty Images Across our society and in all industries, leaders and their organizations are racing to unlock the value of data, tech-enable business processes, and create better, more digitally-enhanced experiences for customers, clients, and...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Martin Poole/Getty Images A recent management column in the Wall Street Journal appeared under the appealing headline, “The Best Bosses Are Humbles Bosses.” The article reported that humble leaders “inspire close teamwork, rapid learning and...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
When I was 16 years old, I was a pretty outgoing teen with lots of friends and a busy social calendar. I took my academics seriously and was diligent about doing homework. But I also tended to worry a lot and could cry at the drop of a hat. Now here I am more than 50...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 15, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Martin Poole/Getty Images A recent management column in the Wall Street Journal appeared under the appealing headline, “The Best Bosses Are Humbles Bosses.” The article reported that humble leaders “inspire close teamwork, rapid learning and...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 14, 2018 | HBR
The Happy Quotient Named Top 30 Sites on Emotional Intelligence – via Feedspot Blog Many thanks to the team at Feedspot! Read the full article here: https://blog.feedspot.com/emotional_intelligence_blogs/
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
HIROKAZU JIKE/Getty Images Women’s conferences and employee resource groups (ERGs) are increasingly inviting men to attend. By creating events aimed at men, they hope to include men in discussions around gender equity in the workplace, and make organizational...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
PhotoAlto/Michele Constantini/Getty Images To make progress against knotty problems, break them down — dissect the causes and analyze their impact on different groups. That analysis inevitably leads away from dubious “magic bullet” solutions and...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
ICHIRO/Getty Images In my coaching work with leaders and teams, I often ask my clients whether they engage in workplace gossip. More often than not, they respond, “of course not!” with a look on their faces that indicates that they are insulted to have...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Billy Currie Photography/Getty Images In the wake of the Theranos scandal, some commentators have asked whether entrepreneurial companies are particularly inclined to deception and downright fraud. Startups are often focused on disrupting existing markets,...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Billy Currie Photography/Getty Images In the wake of the Theranos scandal, some commentators have asked whether entrepreneurial companies are particularly inclined to deception and downright fraud. Startups are often focused on disrupting existing markets,...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
John Lund/Getty Images Leaders today increasingly turn to big data and advanced analytics in hopes of solving their most pressing problems, whether it’s a drop-off of repeat customers, a shift in consumption patterns, or an attempt to reach new markets. The...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2018 | Harvard Biz, HBR, Management Tips
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A near-constant stream of business and scientific news reminds us that 50% of Americans are lonely. Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s powerful HBR article notes that half of CEOs suffer from loneliness. In addition to its...
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