Positive Links Speaker Series
The Art of Positive Communication: Six Practices to Create Connection and Lead Effectively
Julien C. Mirivel
January 25, 2021
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
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Julien C. Mirivel Professor of Applied Communication University of Arkansas, Little Rock About the talk The way we communicate matters because it has consequences. When it is done well, communication creates human contact, enables a person to discover solutions, builds people up, deepens their relationships, and serves as a source of inspiration and influence. And […]
January 28, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Anyone interested in attending who have yet to join the Consortium, please contact cpo-consortium@umich.edu for more information.
About the Session As we launch into the new year, how might we activate the best in us, our teams, and our organizations for sustained growth and learning? Join CPO and fellow Consortium members for an interactive discussion on how to be a positive leader that unlocks human potential to thrive. About the Positive Organizations […]
Positive Links Speaker Series
The Trouble with "Talent": Why Describing Ability as "Talent" may Undermine Grit in the Workplace
Angela Duckworth and Daniel Southwick
February 08, 2021
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
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Angela Duckworth Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor, University of Pennsylvania CEO, Character Lab Daniel Southwick Doctoral Student University of Pennsylvania About the talk In the last twenty years, the phrase “talent management” has increased dramatically in organizations and management literature. Despite its prevalence, little research has looked at potential consequences of referring to employees […]
February 18, 2021
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
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Mari Kira Assistant Research Scientist and Lecturer, Department of Psychology University of Michigan About the Session Psychological growth can take many paths. Positive life experiences tend to strengthen our sense of self and draw the best out of us, while adversarial life experiences require us to stop and rethink our lives, and may eventually bring […]
February 22, 2021
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
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Dolly Chugh Jacob B. Melnick Term Professor, New York University Author, The Person You Mean to Be About the talk Many of us believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion. But how do we stand up for those values in our turbulent world? In this inspiring and accessible conversation, Dolly and host Jane Dutton will talk […]
Past Events
January 14, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Anyone interested in attending who have yet to join the Consortium, please contact cpo-consortium@umich.edu for more information.
Jim Hume Principal and Founder Phire Group About the session Longtime Consortium member Jim Hume, Principal and Founder of Phire Group, tells his story of personal and organizational transformation — moving from a traditional competitive mindset to a more thoughtful, inclusive, transparent culture. Spanning the personal and the professional, Jim will share his story about […]
Partner Event
Necessary Conversation with Sandra Waddock: Reframing Economics Around Life
International Humanistic Management Association
December 18, 2020
12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
Web conferencing, details will be sent before the event once your RSVP is received
Please join IHMA with Sandra Waddock (Boston College) to discuss reframing economics around life for sustainability and flourishing for all. About this Event Topic for this Conversation: Reframing Economics around Life: What Will It Take to Shift the Metanarrative? This Necessary Conversation is sponsored by the Donahue Center for Business Ethics & Social Responsibility in […]
Partner Event
Truly Human Leadership and Business Education with Bob Chapman
International Humanistic Management Association
December 11, 2020
10:00-11:00 a.m. ET
Bob Chapman is Chairman and CEO of St. Louis, MO-based Barry-Wehmiller. He was recently named the #3 CEO in the world by Inc: Top 10 List of the World’s Best CEOs. Bob Chapman’s thoughts about a way forward, in business, education, our society, and in general, stem from a deep-rooted conviction that we all deserve […]
Tools for Thriving Workshop Series
Strengths Accelerator
Betsy Erwin and Monica Worline
October 14, 2020 - December 09, 2020
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET
Via Zoom
Tools for Thriving Workshop Series: Strengths Accelerator About the Tools for Thriving Workshop Series The Tools for Thriving Workshop Series, created from the research excellence of Michigan Ross’ Center for Positive Organizations, will help students build thriving lives, teams, and organizations. Students will engage with Ross thought leaders and with world-renowned tools, created by Ross […]
December 02, 2020
5:00-6:30 p.m. ET
Via Zoom
Tools for Thriving Workshop Series Generosity Accelerator About the Tools for Thriving Workshop Series The Tools for Thriving Workshop Series, created from the research excellence of Michigan Ross’ Center for Positive Organizations, will help students build thriving lives, teams, and organizations. Students will engage with Ross thought leaders and with world-renowned tools, created by Ross […]
Positive Organizations Consortium
Fall Virtual Member Forum
Theme: Humanizing Organizations
November 18, 2020 - November 19, 2020
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET (each day)
Anyone interested in attending who have yet to join the Consortium, please contact cpo-consortium@umich.edu for more information.
Fall Consortium Virtual Member Forum Positive Organizations Consortium The Positive Organizations Consortium is a vibrant, leader-to-leader learning and networking community designed to create highly effective workplaces where people thrive. Established in 2014 at the Center for Positive Organizations, our members empower people and teams to reach their full potential through the science of Positive Organizational […]
Tools for Thriving Workshop Series
A Landscape of Connection: Foundations of High Quality Connections in Research and Practice
Jane Dutton and Monica Worline
November 12, 2020
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET
Via Zoom
Tools for Thriving Workshop Series A Landscape of Connection: Foundations of High Quality Connections in Research and Practice About the Tools for Thriving Workshop Series The Tools for Thriving Workshop Series, created from the research excellence of Michigan Ross’ Center for Positive Organizations, will help students build thriving lives, teams, and organizations. Students will engage […]
Positive Links Speaker Series
Finding Purpose in Times of Uncertainty
A conversation with Vic Strecher, hosted by Robert E. Quinn
November 09, 2020
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Free, registration required to obtain login information
A conversation with: Vic Strecher Professor, University of Michigan Schools of Public Health and Medicine Founder and CEO, Kumanu, Inc. Hosted by: Robert E. Quinn Margaret Elliott Tracy Collegiate Emeritus Professor in Business Administration Emeritus Professor of Management and Organizations University of Michigan About the talk Creating a strong purpose is essential to wellbeing in […]
Partner Event
Cultivating Flourishing in a Remote Environment
An honorary doctorate mini-lecture by Jane Dutton
November 04, 2020
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Cultivating Flourishing in a Remote Environment Honorary Doctorate Mini-lecture by Jane Dutton Presented by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University About this Event How do you find working with Zoom, MS Teams and other kinds of virtual platforms? Can we improve the way we work with this technology? In this unique session, Professor Jane Dutton […]
Partner Event
Intellectual Shaman Conversation with Four Arrows (Wahinkpe Toa, aka Donald Trent Jacobs, Ph.D., Ed.D., Fielding Graduate University) on Indigenous Worldview
International Humanistic Management Association
October 09, 2020
12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
Web conferencing, details will be sent before the event once your RSVP is received
Please join IHMA, Sandra Waddock, and Four Arrows for insight into how Indigenous wisdom and worldview can help repair our troubled world About this Event Please join the International Humanistic Management Association (IHMA) and Sandra Waddock (Boston College) for an Intellectual Shaman Conversation with Four Arrows (Wahinkpe Toa, aka Donald Trent Jacobs, Ph.D., Ed.D., Fielding […]
Positive Links Speaker Series
Rising to the Moment: Leading and Working with Compassion Now
Panel Event
September 24, 2020
10:00-11:30 a.m. ET
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About Positive Links The Positive Links Speaker Series, presented by Michigan Ross’ Center for Positive Organizations, offers inspiring and practical science-based strategies to build and bolster thriving organizations. Attendees learn from leading positive organizational scholars and connect with our community of academics, students, staff, and leaders. About the panel As the global pandemic drags on […]
Partner Event
Leadership for a Changing World Summit
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
September 15, 2020 - September 22, 2020
Free 8-day summit
Leadership for a Changing World Summit Join 20 leadership innovators to discover… Why leadership approaches rooted in service, inclusion, and authenticity will replace command-and-control models Strategies to dismantle, disrupt, decolonize (and rebuild!) obsolete organizations and structures How to build better relationships and create stronger teams How to care for yourself and your team to build […]