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January 8, 2024
The Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) is pleased to recognize Chase Dautrich (BS ‘23) as the inaugural Thriving Catalyst Endorsement recipient. The Thriving Catalyst Endorsement program is a launchpad for positive change makers grounded in the science of thriving who emerge equipped with the capacity to unlock greater passion, energy, connection, and purpose. Chase completed […]
November 13, 2023
Friends of the Center for Positive Organizations and faculty from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business Cheri Alexander and Marcus Collins co-created an online course, ‘Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed,’ with Michigan Online. ‘Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed’ is a course for individuals seeking to build a brand that reflects their […]
October 24, 2023
Three years ago, we met a woman named Denise when we visited her organization to offer a workshop. Denise shared her passion for learning about organizational culture and culture change. We had a brief, energizing conversation about how she was transferring what she was learning about culture change at work to her volunteer role at […]
October 10, 2023
Monica Worline Appointed New Faculty Director at the Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
May 22, 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]