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by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Busy sales managers tend to deliver a curt message to their reps: “Get better and sell more.” This feedback may work for some salespeople, but not for most. Instead of asking your reps “What’s closing this month, and how can we make those deals...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Starting a business in North Korea…The unrecognized role of services in driving innovation…How to tell when the CEO is tipping good news. Description — Starting a business in North Korea…The unrecognized role of services in driving...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Starting a business in North Korea…The unrecognized role of services in driving innovation…How to tell when the CEO is tipping good news Description — Starting a business in North Korea…The unrecognized role of services in driving...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Analyzing data from a Chinese manufacturing company, Wei Cai and Susanna Gallani explore side effects of subjective performance evaluations in a setting where workers are rewarded based on performance rankings and subject to both rewards and penalties. A ...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | HBR
Are you too hard on yourself? Our Happiness Guinea Pig spent most of his life behind bars. Discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. Source: Greater Good Science Center {$inline_image} Quieting Your Inner CriticView On...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 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...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 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...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 4, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you need to come up with a new idea, stop trying to think of the best one. Instead, imagine the worst idea possible: What would be the wrong way to solve this problem? What do our customers absolutely not want? How could we make all of our stakeholders angry? Try...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 4, 2018 | HBR, HBS
This study by Alexander MacKay and colleagues provides the first quasi-experimental estimate of the long-run elasticity of residential electricity demand, and finds that it is about double the short-run elasticity. Our findings highlight the importance of accounting...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 4, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Companies prefer to keep compensation information private. But by doing so, are firms hurting their ability to create a great culture? wonders James Heskett. What do you think? Description — Companies prefer to keep compensation information private. But by...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | HBR, HBS
“To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society,” wrote BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in a recent open letter to CEOs. In this Op-Ed, institutional change expert...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | HBR
Paul Reid/Getty Images Dorothea loved her new workplace and was highly motivated to perform. Her managers were delighted with her high engagement, professionalism, and dedication. She worked long hours to ensure that her staff was properly managed, that her deadlines...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | HBR
Happiness is about the relationships we create, not the possessions we acquire. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Happiness and Contentment: Still Not Available in a PillView On WordPress
by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | HBR
Ralf Hiemisch/Getty Images The subject of sexual misconduct at work is dominating mainstream conversation and board room agendas. This doesn’t just mean men and women who run large global enterprises, Fortune 500 behemoths, film studios, and media platforms. The...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | HBR
At times, being happy and performing well at work can feel like conflicting goals. We want to prepare a good presentation, but we also want to make it home for dinner with our partner. We want to get promoted, but we don’t necessarily want the stress that comes with...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
At times, being happy and performing well at work can feel like conflicting goals. We want to prepare a good presentation, but we also want to make it home for dinner with our partner. We want to get promoted, but we don’t necessarily want the stress that comes...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
The next time you feel that you’ve royally messed something up at work, avoid self-flagellation and think about what you can learn from it. Don’t interpret setbacks as “I’m not cut out for this challenge.” Instead, tell yourself, “I...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, HBR, Health, Management Tips, Podcasts, Wellness
Couples That Work from Women at Work #Podcast by Harvard Business Review This article + podcast was originally published on HBR.org. From the Women at Work podcast: Listen and subscribe to our podcast via Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS Download this podcast...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | HBR
Happiness and psychological health are intertwined to such a degree, we can consider them to be almost congruent. Discover for yourself toxins that harm and nutrients you need. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} All You Need Is Love. Plus.View On...
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by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
Not happy with what you see when you look in a mirror? Well, you can take a hike. Seriously. New research from the United Kingdom finds strolling in nature—or even looking at photographs of the natural world—leaves people feeling better about their bodies....
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. It’s especially difficult if clients don’t pay you on time. You can avoid most problems by putting a contract in place before you start an assignment. Don’t...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Description — Description of imported RSS feed item. Title — Black Business Leaders Series: Oprah’s Path to Authentic Leadership Image — This article originally appeared on –...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | HBR
Your phone is affecting your happiness – and it’s worse than you think. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Why Your Smartphone Is Destroying Your LifeView On WordPress
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
“Welcome! Everything is fine.” Those are the first words Eleanor Shellstrop (played by Kristen Bell) sees on the wall in front of her when she opens her eyes in the first minutes of the NBC television series The Good Place. Chidi, Tahani, Eleanor, and...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 30, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Workers across the country are spending far too much time doing nothing–and it’s costing their companies $100 billion. Research by Teresa Amabile and Andrew Brodsky. Description — Workers across the country are spending far too much time doing...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 30, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Workers across the country are spending far too much time doing nothing–and it’s costing their companies $100 billion. Research by Teresa Amabile and Andrew Brodsky. Description — Workers across the country are spending far too much time doing...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 30, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
It’s the end of January. How many of us made New Year’s resolutions this year, but have already broken them? Maybe we told ourselves we’ll exercise more, or spend more time with our children, or not get so angry all the time. But we’re no...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 30, 2018 | HBR
The world around us will actually pull us away from tapping into our happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} An Instruction Manual for HappinessView On WordPress
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Leaders play a significant role in helping employees understand why their jobs matter, but it’s not just about connecting their work to a larger purpose. You can also do it by demonstrating curiosity: Explore, ask questions, and engage people on their ideas...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Blockchain firms look for more government clients … What the rise of populism means for business … Who protects online consumers? Description — Blockchain firms look for more government clients … What the rise of populism means for business...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Using data for Spain between 2003 and 2013, Laura Alfaro and colleagues examine firms’ responses to credit supply shocks during times of boom (expansion) and bust (financial crisis and recession). Description — Using data for Spain between 2003 and 2013, Laura...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | HBR
H. Armstrong/Roberts Classic Stock/Getty Images In our assessments, surveys, and interviews of over a thousand leaders, many comments stood out, but one in particular was especially powerful and thought-provoking. “Leadership today,” Javier Pladevall, CEO of Audi...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | HBR
Why do some people recover after a heart attack while others don’t? I am a psychiatrist who has spent the last 13 years focusing on improving the mental health of people who have heart disease and other medical conditions. Over time, as I saw more and more...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
Why do some people recover after a heart attack while others don’t? I am a psychiatrist who has spent the last 13 years focusing on improving the mental health of people who have heart disease and other medical conditions. Over time, as I saw more and more...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 28, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Friendships in the office can be tricky. When the boundaries are blurred between the professional and the personal, there’s a chance for feelings and team performance to be hurt. But just because there is potential for messy entanglements doesn’t mean you...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 28, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Reliance on high leverage is one distinctive component of the bank business model. This study by Juliane Begenau and Erik Stafford suggests that the aggregate United States banking sector was relatively inefficient between 1960 and 2015. The falling costs of new...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 28, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Teams composed of experts from across expertise areas can create solutions beyond what any one agency can deliver, says Amy Edmondson. Just ask several dozen Chilean workers rescued from a mine collapse. Description — Teams composed of experts from across...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 27, 2018 | HBR
We think of happiness as a desirable state unless you fear that your happiness will be fleeting. The latest research shows 4 ways to become, and stay, happy and enjoy the moment. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Four Ways to Feel Happier and Enjoy Your...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 25, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Difficult conversations are challenging in part because you don’t know if or when the discussion will go off the rails. To make sure things go smoothly, agree on a code of conduct with your counterpart beforehand. At a minimum, suggest no interrupting, no...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 25, 2018 | HBR
Get a taste of what’s to come on The Science of Happiness podcast. Source: Greater Good Science Center Trailer for Our New Podcast, “The Science of Happiness”View On WordPress
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 24, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you take on your first manager role, people will be watching. What you think, what you say, and how you show up can have a direct impact on those you’re leading. It’s important to project calmness, confidence, and competence, even if you feel stressed...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 24, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Description — Description of imported RSS feed item. Title — One Love: Managing a Movement Against Relationship Violence Image — This article originally appeared on –...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
You know the stress case — the one who’s always overwhelmed, overstretched, and overextended. They aren’t easy to work with, but you probably don’t have a choice. Whether you regard your colleague with annoyance or sympathy, you can help them...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Reshmaan Hussam and colleagues designed a field study to determine whether they could persuade people to develop a healthy habit through experimental interventions. Potentially at stake: The lives of a million children. Description — Reshmaan Hussam and...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | HBR
6 Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership – SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DELOITTE DIGITALDr. Terri Cooper, Principal & Chief Inclusion Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP What will it take to be a great leader in the future? Listen to Angelia Herrin, Special Projects...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | HBR
In today’s “always-on” culture, the boundaries between our personal and professional lives are often blurred. Many jobs demand constant connectivity, and we feel stress from work long after we leave the office—unless we learn to “detach.” Research suggests that...
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re brought in to turn around a team or business unit, the deck might feel as if it’s stacked against you. If your predecessor failed, how will you succeed? First off, to effectively lead a turnaround, resist the temptation to emotionally distance...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | HBR, HBS
Why is productivity declining? … Angel investmernts around the world … How do the children of employed moms turn out? Description — Why is productivity declining? … Angel investmernts around the world … How do the children of employed...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | HBR, HBS
When buyers transact with sellers, they select not only whom to transact with but also for how long. Alexander MacKay develops a model of optimal contract duration arising from underlying supply costs and transaction costs. Description — When buyers transact...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | HBR
Get a taste of what’s to come in The Science of Happiness podcast Source: Greater Good Science Center {$inline_image} Trailer for The Science of HappinessView On WordPress
