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June 12, 2019
Why do expressions of gratitude matter in the workplace? Here, Murchison outlines several examples of gratitude that have positively impacted an organization and workers directly. From rituals, to an inspiring heartfelt haiku from a manager, and evolving “Annual Reviews” into “Annual Conversations,” to help employees flourish and grow. His presentation also includes a powerful video […]
June 3, 2019
The Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2019 Award for Outstanding Published Article in Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) is “Seeing More than Orange: Organizational Respect and Positive Identity Transformation in a Prison Context.” The article was written by Kristie M. Rogers (Marquette University) and coauthors Kevin G. […]
May 21, 2019
A recent New York Times article entitled “Why You Should Try to Be a Little More Scarce” cites Shirli Kopelman about her view of emotions as a resource in negotiation. The article also notes her book “Negotiating Genuinely: Being Yourself in Business.” Kopelman’s book touches on using negotiation to be strategic while also being real, and […]
May 15, 2019
A recent Harvard Business Review article by Laura Morgan Roberts, Emily D. Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza highlights five practices for noticing everyday organic opportunities to continue developing your best self at home and and work. The authors note that going through the full The Reflected Best Self Exercise™ (RBSE) provides a concentrated dose of positive […]
May 8, 2019
Camron discusses the basics of Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) on Defy & Hustle with Noreen Ehrlich, AM 1490 WGCH. This overview paints a picture of the POS virtues and their benefits. When the basics of POS are implement in an organization, performance increases dramatically. The interview touches on how financial performance, employee and customer retention […]
May 1, 2019
WorkLife with Adam Grant: A TED original podcast highlights the The Reflected Best Self Exercise™ in his April, 23 episode titled “When Strengths Become Weaknesses.” The episode interviews Laura Morgan Roberts about the best self tool that was created by Roberts and colleges, Jane Dutton, Bob Quinn, Gretchen Spreitzer at the Center for Positive Organizations. […]
April 17, 2019
David Mayer was recently interviewed by a Phoenix, AZ-based NPR station, KJZZ. The interview is titled “Are Rich People Less Likely To Be Ethical?” The discussion focuses on topics of unethical behavior by the wealthy and powerful, in comparison to lower income people. In addition status as an underlying motivator is examined. Mayer is part […]
April 8, 2019
Efforts at the Ross School of Business to promote diversity and inclusion were recently highlighted by U.S. News & World Report in an article about MBA programs increasing recruitment of women and minorities, and diversifying faculty. The U.S. News article, titled “What to consider about business school diversity before applying,” mentions how Ross introduces the […]
April 4, 2019
Research by Professor David Mayer finds when leadership does the right thing, employees are less likely to rationalize bad behavior. Business researchers have noted that when an organization’s leaders behave in an ethical manner, their employees follow suit. What’s never been clear is why that happens: Is it simple imitation? Fear of being caught? Or […]
March 29, 2019
The University of Michigan Athletic Department and the Executive Education program at Michigan Ross have teamed up to produce a new podcast, “Beyond the Wins and Losses.” Each Thursday for the next eight weeks, host Bruce Madej, senior advisor to U-M Athletics Director Warde Manuel, will be joined by industry experts such as Kim Cameron, […]
March 29, 2019
Gretchen Spreitzer’s energy management research was cited in a Coshocton Tribune article titled, “Reduce stress by managing energy over time.” The article explains the four parts of energy (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) and how people can improve them. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration, professor of management […]
March 26, 2019
Julia Lee’s co-authored research on commutes was featured in the Harvard Business School Working Knowledge article, “Stuck in Commuter Hell? You Can Still Be Productive.” The article explores the link between commutes and job satisfaction and, ultimately, employee turnover. The content is based on a working paper written by Lee, Jon Jachimowicz, Bradley Staats, Jochen […]