by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Cari Coats is a business advisor, leadership strategist, executive coach and speaker, leveraging her decades of executive experience. Shutterstock Whether intentional or unintentional, all leaders have a leadership brand. The right brand can have a huge upside for...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Hatem Zeine Founder and CTO of Ossia. Wireless power pioneer. Physicist. Inventor....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Chris Cebollero is an internationally recognized leadership specialist and a Multi Number 1 Best Selling Author. Shutterstock Our body is a complex and sophisticated system. Its goal is to keep our systems in an equal and balanced environment. In the medical...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Post written by Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology Council offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Shutterstock This year is a year of growth for many tech teams. The need for more cybersecurity and...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Shutterstock What’s the difference between implementation and adoption? Or better yet, what’s the difference between a digital product that is beloved rather than just tolerated? Emotional engagement. The best products in our lives connect with us. We...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Chuck is the founder of Chuck Gulledge Advisors, helping CEOs and organizations gain strategic momentum. Shutterstock I recently read an article that said a properly crafted vision statement is at the heart of every organization. I would think most people reading...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you and your team are facing a chronic challenge, you might be tempted to take control and vehemently argue for the solution you think will work, or to offer ideas indirectly and let your team take ownership of the issue. Neither of these extremes is optimal....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | HBR
How to Feel Good at WorkLearn how to use your imagination to increase happiness at work. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} How to Feel Good at WorkView On WordPress
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | HBR
Power Can Corrupt Leaders. Compassion Can Save ThemAndrew Nguyen/HBR Staff In 2016 John Stumpf, then the CEO of Wells Fargo, was called before Congress to explain a massive scandal. For more than four hours, Stumpf fielded a range of questions about why the bank,...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Scientist, repeat entrepreneur and inventor of container virtualization, currently serving as the CTO and founder at AppOrbit. As the cliche goes, software is eating the world. In its wake, every business, whether high tech or not, is ultimately a software business....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Jeff Altman is a career coach providing No BS Job Search Advice to professionals worldwide in many fields. www.TheBigGameHunter.us Shutterstock When Michael Jordan practiced free throws, he would complete his ritual from the foul line of bouncing the ball four...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Vikram Joshi Co-founder and CTO at pulsd. Vikram Joshi , Shutterstock Before joining...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
International Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach and Speaker. Helping executives lead in turbulent times. rosecartolari.com Shutterstock Organizations are facing huge challenges today as they grapple with how to better prepare their leaders to steer through...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | HBR
A good marriage is one of the life-factors most strongly associated and consistently associated with happiness. Good relationships make people happy… Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Marriage and HappinessView On WordPress
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | HBR
How Mind-Wandering May Be Good For YouWhen writing a song or a piece of prose, I often choose to let my mind wander, hoping the muse will strike. If it does, it not only moves my work along but feels great, too! That’s why I was troubled by studies that found an...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
As the Founder and Chairman of XponentialWorks, Avi Reichental has spent a career foretelling the possibilities of exponential technologies. Shutterstock CES is the world’s grandest stage for all sorts of electronics, and this year in Las Vegas, there was again...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Srinivas Arasada Founder and CTO of Evolutyz Corp, a leading global technology...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Award-winning marketer, Managing Director and Personal Brand Manager with nearly 15 years of demonstrated success. Shutterstock Artificial intelligence is on the rise, cryptocurrency is dominating the news,...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Anne Marie Segal is an executive coach, author of two career-related books, former practicing attorney and founder of Segal Coaching. Shutterstock Most of us are not strangers to the term “analysis paralysis.” Analysis paralysis means that you analyze a...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Matthew Lieberman Advisory Marketing Leader at PwC and an innovative executive at...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Founder/CEO at supersizedsuccess.com, serial entrepreneur, best selling author, public speaker, and success expert. Shutterstock We’ve all been told and conditioned to believe that success is whatever you define it to be. The great untold truth is that this...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
When writing a song or a piece of prose, I often choose to let my mind wander, hoping the muse will strike. If it does, it not only moves my work along but feels great, too! That’s why I was troubled by studies that found an association between mind-wandering...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Research shows that women are far more likely to achieve their professional ambitions if their partner supports them (or if they stay single). But even for women whose partner is committed to equality, it’s difficult to navigate the challenges of a dual-career...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | HBR
This Valentine’s Day, 14 ways parents can show love for their childrenFollow me on Twitter @drClaire Valentine’s Day — a day we associate with love. Usually we think of the day in terms of romantic love, with cards and flowers for our partner, but it can also be a day...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | HBR
Do Women’s Networking Events Move the Needle on Equality?Martin Konopka/EyeEm/Getty Images Recently, I was flying home from the Conference for Women, where I had been invited to speak. I was carefully holding a copy of the conference program on my lap — my mom likes...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Co-Founder and President of Protenus, an analytics platform that detects inappropriate activity in healthcare institutions. Shutterstock As a co-founder of a company that helps health systems detect threats to their organization proactively, I strive to be years...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
CEO of Executive Development Associates, C-Suite Coach, Author of “Leading with Vision”, Keynote Speaker, Executive Development Expert Shutterstock Everyone wants to earn the big paycheck, but few want to deal with the challenges that C-suite leaders face...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Ben Haynes Founding Partner of RANGER Studio. Project Lead for Directus. Ben...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Shutterstock What is empathy? How is it different from sympathy? What makes it a vital component for success? One of the biggest hurdles for most of the leaders I work with is developing empathy. The reason for this is that they feel showing empathy is a sign of...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Career Coach and Executive Resume Writer at www.dreamlifeteam.com. Stunning, top-tier resumes that land offers in as little as four weeks. Shutterstock Have you applied for a job online and expected a response? You may have been disappointed if you did not hear back...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Helps leaders in new roles make a bigger impact faster. Neuroscience, behavior design and communication. https://connectconsultinggroup.com Shutterstock What’s the shape of your network? To answer this question, think about the people you talk with in real life....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | HBR
Singles Value Freedom More and Get More Happiness Out of ItUnmarried people value expressive and individualistic experiences more than married people do. They also get more happiness out of their valuing of freedom and creativity. Source: PsyToday – Happiness...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
If you were to think about teaching both mindfulness and gratitude to students, photography might not be the first method that comes to mind. But mindfulness is, at its core, a state of open awareness and attention—and to feel gratitude, we first have to truly...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When working on a global team, it’s easy to focus on the ways that you and your colleagues are different. But rather than thinking about what sets you apart, emphasize what you have in common. This will draw you closer to your colleagues and make you more...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
We know Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, created mostly to sell cards and flowers. But are we going to let that stop us from celebrating and understanding love? Not on your life.That’s because love is what makes the world go ‘round—not...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
Senior Management Executive, Consultant at Stanford Seed, leading global strategy, innovation and strategic partnerships for Seed Companies. Shutterstock Do you ever wonder why some companies are successful and perform better than others? Or why some are hard to beat...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, coaches, Coaching, Forbes Coaches, Tips
CEO & Founder of The Job Sauce, providing career coaching and resume services to mid through executive-level professionals. Shutterstock Let’s confront the cold reality of just how “special” most workers are to a company. It won’t feel...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | HBR
My Short List for Creating a Happy Relationship.Here’s my list of nine simple things that give any relationship the best chance of happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} My Short List for Creating a Happy Relationship.View On...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 11, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s frustrating to work with someone who doesn’t listen. Whether your colleague interrupts you, rambles on, or seems distracted, the impact is the same: You feel ignored, and the chances of misunderstandings increase. But you can encourage your colleague...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 11, 2018 | HBR, HBS
In 2014, the authors published an influential analysis of private equity buyouts in the “American Economic Review.” Recently, economists Brian Ayash and Mahdi Rastad have challenged the accuracy of those findings. This new paper responds point by point to...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 9, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The mom of a third-grade girl sits in my office, her face buried in her hands. Through muffled sobs, she tells me that she’s at a loss. She’s tried everything to help her daughter repair her friendships at school—arranging coffee dates with the...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s important to encourage your employees to take time off. Make it clear to them that this is a business issue — not just a personal one. Use a few minutes in a team meeting to share some of the research on the benefits of vacation, such as higher...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Harvard Business School marketing experts Jill Avery, Stephen Greyster, and Thales Teixeira discuss the best ads and how they reflect American society. Description — Harvard Business School marketing experts Jill Avery, Stephen Greyster, and Thales Teixeira...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Joshua Krieger, Danielle Li, and Dimitris Papanikolaou develop a new measure of drug novelty based on molecular characteristics, and explore the tradeoffs involved in decisions to develop more novel therapies. Description — Joshua Krieger, Danielle Li, and...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | HBR
How Money Changes the Way You Think and FeelThe term “affluenza”—a portmanteau of affluence and influenza, defined as a “painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste, resulting from the dogged pursuit of more”—is often...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 7, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
We all want to find meaning in what we do. As a manager, you can help your team members foster this inner sense of purpose by asking them a few simple questions: What are you good at? What do you take on because you believe you’re the best person to do it? What...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 6, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When an employee comes to you asking for a flexible schedule, you might be tempted to say yes. But giving one person tailor-made working conditions can easily be perceived as favoritism. Before saying yes (or no), ask yourself three questions: What is the employee...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 6, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
I still remember the time I hit one of my close friends. It happened many years ago. We were exiting a chemistry class together, and he was teasing me…mercilessly. I repeatedly asked him to stop, but he wouldn’t. Rather than shrugging it off, though, I...