by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Achieving a long-term objective, such as getting in shape, paying off debt, or switching careers, takes persistence. Recent research has found something that can help: incorporating immediate benefits into your pursuit of longer-term goals. Make the short-term...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | BLOG, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Research, Science, Trending, Wellness
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Source: Forget the 9 to 5 — research suggests there’s a case for the 3-hour workday Business Insider by feedback@businessinsider.com (Chris Weller) Claro Cortes/Reuters The average worker spends most of the...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 26, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
As a manager, it’s your job to watch for signs of stress on your team so that you can intervene before someone disengages, gets sick, or needs to take a leave. Keep an eye out for the warning signs: Does someone on your team seem overly tired or constantly...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 25, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
One of the challenges of managing people from afar is having a good sense of how they’re performing. Virtual workers may be more prone to loneliness and loss of motivation, which can result in compromised performance. Since you don’t usually get the opportunity to...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 22, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
When you’re ready to go back to work after being a stay-at-home parent, you often have to combat unfair stereotypes and myths that could penalize you as a job candidate. The hiring manager may be wondering “Do they really want to be here?” or “Do they have child care...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 21, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
If you work with someone who isn’t a team player, it’s tempting to shun the person for not chipping in when they should. But you’re better off reaching out to that person and making a connection. You can start by approaching your colleague with friendly questions,...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 20, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Do you dream about changing careers but worry that the costs of switching are too high — and that the possibility of success seems too remote? Instead of plugging away in your current job, unfulfilled and slowly burning out, do both: Keep your current job while...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 19, 2017 | BLOG, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Research, Resources, Tips, Trending, Wellness
This paper presents a new model of gratitude incorporating not only the gratitude that arises following help from others but also a habitual focusing on and appreciating the positive aspects of life”, incorporating not only the gratitude that arises following...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 19, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
What do you do when someone’s work is OK but not great? The toughest test of a manager isn’t dealing with poor performance — it’s addressing mediocrity. Don’t let lackluster performance fester. Start by showing how mediocrity negatively affects your team, the...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 18, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Everyone wants star employees on their team. But research shows that high performers can create resentment among peers, especially if they garner more resources than others. As the manager, it’s your job to reduce tension and assuage concerns. Emphasize how having...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 15, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
“Be yourself” is horrible advice for someone going on a job interview. That’s because you are literally auditioning for a new role. Take the time to craft your “job interview character” by making a list of the qualities a successful candidate should convey. And then...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 14, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
More and more organizations are ditching ratings and forced distributions in performance reviews. Of course, if you’re required to rate your direct reports, do as your organization dictates, but don’t let the static number speak for itself. Some employees may be...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 13, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Creativity can fade when you get bored or discouraged at work. To get your creative juices flowing again, change your habits: Make an effort to try something new every month. Meet new people at work. Talk to new clients. Look for intersections — places where your...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 12, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
It’s tempting to escalate conflicts to the boss. Can’t agree on how to prioritize projects or on which deadlines need to shift? Ask the team leader to step in and make the call. But it’s better for everyone — you, your teammates, and your boss — if you can solve...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 11, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
As you move up in an organization, people increasingly look to you for answers. But the best leaders don’t provide all of the solutions — they inspire curiosity, creativity, and deeper thinking in their employees. And that starts with asking the right questions....
by HappyQuotient | Sep 8, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Maybe it’s your performance review. Or advice (solicited or otherwise) from a colleague. Whatever the feedback was, it was wrong — that person doesn’t understand the situation! They don’t really know what you do. And besides, their advice wouldn’t even work. Getting...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 7, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
When you’re trying to resolve a conflict with a colleague, the venue will have an effect on whether you both feel able to speak freely, express any emotions, and reach a resolution. Select a location where you’ll both be comfortable. Ideally, you want the conversation...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 6, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
We carry our phones around everywhere, but always being connected has costs: In one survey 82% of people said smartphones have hurt their ability to converse with others and 89% said their devices have resulted in chronic physical pain. It’s important to set...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 5, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Anyone who has been ostracized at work — left out of meetings or important email threads, looked over for a committee position, or ignored when making suggestions — knows how painful it can be. Don’t ruminate alone about the situation; that will only make you feel...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 4, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
You’ve decided to leave your job because of your needs as a working parent — you wanted a more flexible schedule or a higher salary or to take some time off. Be prepared to be on the receiving end of some editorial comments about your decision. Some might be clumsy...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 1, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
When you want to ask your colleagues for a favor — to review your draft presentation, lend some resources to an important project, or even to support you in your local charity run — it feels most efficient to send a group email. But a new study finds that people tend...
by HappyQuotient | Jul 17, 2017 | BLOG, Crowdfunding, Happiness, Research
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED – Coaching Innovation Within AR/VR Gaming Platform Utilizing AI Technology Visit the Indiegogo crowdfunding page by clicking here. Details of The Happy Quotient Indiegogo Campaign: Coaching app innovation within AR/VR gaming platform utilizing...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2016 | BLOG, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Research, Success
Article by Dr. Travis Bradberry | Originally published on Forbes.com | October 18, 2016. Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to...