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Starting 2017 Strong – Gratitude
As we begin the new year, it is all too common to dive into new resolutions and goals for the year. If you haven’t already taken some time at the end of 2016 to practice some gratitude, now is a good time to start before bulldozing ahead for the new year. Benefits of Gratitude In… Continue reading Starting 2017 Strong – Gratitude
Here’s how to wrap up the year for 2016
It didn’t seem that long ago when I was just setting the goals for objectives for this 2016, and because I know it, it is now coming to an end! I can’t help but ask myself “Where did all the time go?!” Here’s a nice way to wrap up the year. One of my members… Continue reading Here’s how to wrap up the year for 2016
Strengths and Workplace Engagement
Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 2
“5… 4… 3… 2… 1… BLAST OFF!” The voyage began at 9:32 a.m. EDT, July 16, and ended 4 days later on July 20 at 4:18 p.m. EDT, when the Lunar Module of the Apollo 11 finally landed on the Moon. 1. It was mankind’s first foray to the moon and getting there was no easy… Continue reading Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 2
Empower Your Organization by Appreciating People
This article is a second part to the rationale for business owners or managers to build a culture of appreciation at the workplace. How can you implement appreciation at work such that it is meaningful for every person? Incentives for Appreciation May Backfire In her debt collection company, Christina Harbridge gave bonuses to her staff… Continue reading Empower Your Organization by Appreciating People
One Part of Employee Engagement You Could Be Overlooking
What underlies employee engagement is a series of ‘productive’ behaviours that may not be captured adequately by an annual survey, according to Paul White, a business coach and psychologist. Business managers want to instil positive behaviours in the workplace – for people to show up at work, follow instructions and procedures, accomplish tasks they have… Continue reading One Part of Employee Engagement You Could Be Overlooking
Happiness Comes Through Other People
Can money buy happiness? To answer this question, Harvard Business School Professor Michael Norton approached students on the campus of the University of British Columbia and gave them envelopes of cash. They were asked to, by the end of the day, either (a) spend the money on themselves, or (b) spend the money on someone… Continue reading Happiness Comes Through Other People
Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 1
“The Best Motivation is Self-Motivation.” – Jim Rohn There are some days (more days than I like) that I feel a lack of motivation to do things. I would stone in front of the TV, or computer, or just plan staring out into blank space. Perhaps I’m in the special nothing-box that the male species… Continue reading Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 1