by HappyQuotient | Oct 11, 2017 | HBR
A couple of summers ago, I traveled to the steamy cauldron of central Florida to speak at the WorkHuman conference. Nearly 1,500 human resource professionals were in attendance, eager to hear from luminaries like Arianna Huffington and Rob Lowe (probably more than...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
The Rise of Behavioral Economics and Its Influence on OrganizationsRichard Thaler, the University of Chicago professor who just won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, has inspired scholars across different disciplines and fundamentally changed the way we...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
The Life-Changing Impact of Friendship – Even at WorkFriendships at work are critical for happiness and success – but you have to manage them with skill Source: PsyToday – Happiness The Life-Changing Impact of Friendship – Even at WorkView On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
The Life-Changing (but tricky) Impact of Friendships at WorkFriendships at work are critical for happiness and success – but you have to manage them with skill Source: PsyToday – Happiness The Life-Changing (but tricky) Impact of Friendships at WorkView On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
What is Your Phone Doing to Your Relationships?Phubbing is the practice of snubbing others in favor of our mobile phones. We’ve all been there, as either victim or perpetrator. We may no longer even notice when we’ve been phubbed (or are phubbing), it has become such...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
Forming Stronger Bonds with People at WorkConnecting with others is at the heart of human nature. Recent research emphasizes that the power of connections can help us be creative, resilient, even live longer. But we can easily overlook the importance of these bonds....
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
When Trust Hits Rough Waters, Flow Like a River Source: Fotolia_171064196_XS copy If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve most likely experienced a close relationship where trust had been broken.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
Is It Healthy to Have More Variety in Your Emotions?How often do you feel happy, enthusiastic, amused, inspired, or calm on a given day? For more than a decade, researchers have been uncovering a link between positive emotions and better health, particularly for...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
Can You Take A Moment? Source: Life Of Pix_232 Images/Pixabay Can you take a moment? The Practice:Lower your stress Why?
by HappyQuotient | Oct 5, 2017 | HBR
4 Risk Factors for Burnout—and How to Overcome Them Source: Pixabay Work-life balance is one of the things I struggle with most when it comes to building my personal
by HappyQuotient | Oct 5, 2017 | HBR
Four Risk Factors for Burnout — And How to Overcome Them Source: Pixabay Work-life balance was one of the things I struggle with most when it comes to building my personal
by HappyQuotient | Oct 5, 2017 | HBR
Becoming The Best In The Unseen HoursClients include Fortune 500 companies, execs, professional and collegiate athletes. Ben Newman.net Shutterstock When do you find yourself to be most effective? When you just show up and do work or break down your game film to...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 4, 2017 | HBR
5 Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming ProcrastinationExecutive Summary Why do we procrastinate, even though we know it’s against our best interests? And how can we overcome it? A careful look at the science behind procrastination reveals five tips. First, figure...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
6 Ways To Tell If Love Is True If you are in a relationship and thinking about moving in together or getting married, it’s normal to have doubts.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
Love in the Workplace? Yes! Source: DepositPhotos/VIA Institute Here’s a conversation I often have with managers, CEOs, and executive coaches who take a look at the…
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
What Science Says About Identifying High-Potential EmployeesExecutive Summary Scientific studies have long suggested that investing in the right people will maximize organizations’ returns. In a world of unlimited resources, organizations would surely invest in...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
Research: Why Employer Support Is So Important for Transgender EmployeesExecutive Summary Research, including five years worth of interviews and surveys with transitioning workers, suggests that senior leaders cannot neglect the importance of promoting a larger...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
Three Steps to Say “No” Gracefully Source: Flickr Yesterday, a friend asked me if she could borrow my car to run a long-distance errand because my little car gets better mileage than her big one.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
Consciousness Hack 3: KindnessSource: Kindness[dot]org, used with permission If you had the good fortune to grow up in a nurturing family, you might take it for granted that kindness is good for you. A growing number of studies suggest it is: that’s why consciousness...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
What Are You Doing? Source: Pezibear 6381 Images/Pixabay What are you doing? The Practice:Do freely. Why? Most people spend most minutes of most days doing one thing after another.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
What CEO Activism Looks Like in the Trump EraExecutive Summary Hundreds of CEOs in the U.S. have spoken out on social, political and environmental issues, such as climate change, LGBT rights, equal pay, immigration, gun control, and race relations. An analysis of...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
Three Steps to Say “No” GracefullyYesterday, a friend asked me if she could borrow my car to run a long-distance errand because my little car gets better mileage than her big one. I wanted to say no; switching cars on an already busy day felt like a hassle to me. But...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Loving Myself I ended the last article about Unconditional Love with the call to love yourself first, kind of reversing the…
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
It’s (Not Always) A Wonderful Life Source: Pixabay There is a rather unfortunate term in psychology – hedonic adaptation – that summarizes the state of many long-term relationships.
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
Does Mindful Acceptance Reduce Stress, Increase Happiness?Source: Geralt/pixabay An important component of mindfulness is acceptance of inner experience; in other words, the ability to accept negative emotions and thoughts without judging them. When you get stressed...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
What We Can Learn About Resilience from Female Leaders of the UNExecutive Summary It’s difficult enough to stay resilient in the face of high demands and changing circumstances. Imagine adding extreme physical conditions, threats to personal safety, natural disasters,...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
When Music Makes You Cry Source: pixabay.com/p-934725/?no_redirect Ever find yourself moved to tears by music? Eva Cassidy’s Somewhere over the Rainbow…
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
Mirror, Mirror, on the WallAs I was walking by a pond in upstate New York recently, the dragonflies were mesmerizing. I love insects and these were among the most beautiful dragonflies I had ever seen, quite unlike any others. But the dragonflies also revealed a vein...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Key Mindsets For Managing Defeat And FailureShutterstock None of us likes to experience defeat and failure. We all prefer the exhilaration and triumphant feelings that arise when we attempt something and are successful. And we all loathe that sinking feeling in the...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
How The Unicorn Dinosaur Is Changing The Talent LandscapeShutterstock In the new technology age — where artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and visualization or interactive technologies transform the way we live and work — companies need a new type...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Eight Important Pieces Of Advice For Young Business ProfessionalsTop business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. Photos courtesy of the individual members. Members of Forbes Coaches Council...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Does Having Children Make us Happy?Becoming a parent may be a mixed blessing. Clearly, having a child is costly in terms of time and money. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently examined the financial cost of raising a child from birth to young adulthood. It...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
True Happiness is Effortless and Spontaneous Source: Fotolia_92490589_XS copy I don’t remember how young I was, but I do remember the first ballet I ever went to.
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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 22, 2017 | Happiness, Inspire, Research, Videos
There is a common social theme that emerges consistently from the World Happiness Report 2015. At both the individual and national levels, all measures of well-being, including emotions and life evaluations, are strongly influenced by the quality of the surrounding...
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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 | Jul 24, 2017 | HBR
7 Things Wildly Successful People Do Before 7:30 a.m.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...
by HappyQuotient | Jul 23, 2017 | HBR
The Happy Quotient – Revolutionizing the way you handle “a bad day” | What’s Your #HQ? Coaching innovation within #AR/#VR #gaming platform & #AITechnology
by HappyQuotient | Jul 22, 2017 | HBR
What’s your #HQ? #VR #AR #Gaming #Assessment #Happiness #EQ #AI #Mindfulness #Innovation #Improve #Life #Wellness #Happy #Quotient
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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...
