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Communities of Practice with Chris Murchison

August 2, 2023


In this podcast episode, “A Company Must be a Community of Practice” on The Conversation Factory, Positive Organization Design and Culture Consultant Chris Murchison provides insights on how “building a positive culture within an organization requires, essentially, creating a community of practice.” Chris shares four key principles to help you create an effective community of practice. […]

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Equitable environments with Maryam Kouchaki

August 2, 2023


Maryam Kouchaki and her co-authors came together in this Harvard Business Review article, “Research: Why Managers Deny Inequity in Their Own Organizations” to provide research regarding inequities in organizations, the “motivated reasoning” phenomenon, and what leaders can do to recognize and tackle inequities.  Pay gaps, opportunities, and treatment at work are some examples of where […]

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Employee learning contributes to well-being

August 2, 2023


In this Forbes article, “3 Ways To Improve Employee Well-Being With Continuous Learning” research is used to place importance on lifelong learning and the positive impacts it can have on individual and workplace well-being, stress, and team interaction. When learning initiatives are implemented in organizations, the culture can drive business success and build emotional balance. […]

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Cultivating flourishing organizations Jane Dutton and Monica Worline

August 1, 2023


Jane Dutton and Monica Worline share their expertise on positive connections, meaning, and emotions within the workplace in an interview with The Happiness Squad podcast. Jane and Monica discuss the flourishing triangle, the Reflected Best Self Exercise™, awakening compassion at work, and science-backed tips to elevate thriving in organizations. Listen to their episodes to unlock […]

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Matt Kripke, BBA ’90: Positive Culture Sustains Family Recycling Business

May 22, 2023

By: Leslie Ellis


                Building a positive culture is a key part of Matt Kripke’s, BBA ’90, role as CEO of his family’s metal recycling business, Kripke Enterprises Inc., which has grown from a mom-and-pop shop into an enterprise with 70 employees in four states, multiple divisions, and $375 million in sales […]

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Adam Grant shares your email does not constitute my emergency

May 3, 2023


Center for Positive Organizations Faculty Affiliate Adam Grant shares his thoughts in this New York Times article, “Your Email Does Not Constitute My Emergency.” Adam explains that since the COVID-19 pandemic, people have fallen into a deep state of apologizing for not answering emails right away. This, while a responsive act, has created a breeding […]

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Lindsey Cameron on the practice of mindfulness

May 3, 2023


As a guest on the Ten Percent Happier podcast, Center for Positive Organizations Faculty Affiliate Lindsey Cameron discusses “Does Mindfulness Actually Make You Happier (or Better) at Work?” with host Dan Harris. Lindsey shares about the importance of mindfulness in the workplace and the impact it has on the gig economy and business community. By […]

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Becoming a leader with Julia Lee Cunningham

May 3, 2023


Center for Positive Organizations Faculty Co-Director Julia Lee Cunningham and her co-authors Sue Ashford and Laura Sonday share “The First Step to Becoming a Leader: Believing You Can Be One,” in this Entrepreneur article. Julia discusses the different layers of leadership, leadership roles, and the identities surrounding it. She explains that many people feel since […]

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Michigan Ross-Based Reflected Best Self Exercise Still Proving Its Worth, Expanding Its Reach

May 1, 2023

By: Bob Needham


A self-evaluation tool developed at the Ross School of Business has lately been gaining considerable acceptance and validation from the business education community. The Reflected Best Self Exercise was developed about 20 years ago at the Center for Positive Organizations to help people develop their full potential by truly understanding their strengths and making the most of them. Professors Gretchen […]

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The importance of work relationships and network ties

March 31, 2023


This Fast Company article, “Why neglecting work relationships can sabotage innovation and productivity, according to research” shares data surrounding remote work and the ways it may be jeopardizing employees’ connections and innovation. While hybrid work has grown in popularity, “studies indicate these network ties play a huge role in innovation, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and […]

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The science of flourishing with Amy Young

March 31, 2023


Positive Organizations Consortium Faculty Director Amy Young shares “What Flourishing Is and Why It Matters,” in this Psychology Today article. Amy explains solutions and benefits to “increase happiness at work, but also reduce stress and emotional exhaustion,” and how to build workplaces that support mental well-being. Using the PERMA model she shares, you too can put […]

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Unlocking the leader within with Michelle McQuaid and Halla Tómasdóttir

March 31, 2023


Michelle McQuaid sat down with B Team CEO Halla Tómasdóttir on her podcast episode, “Can You Unlock The Leader Within?” to discuss bringing your leadership back to life! Halla shares her realizations of empowerment and courage she found through her leadership career in corporate America and the importance of creating collective, principal leadership in the […]

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