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...
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...
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...
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