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...
