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March 13, 2023
Our moral decisions can be swayed by our feelings and our environments. Here are three ways to become a better person. Let’s imagine that you come to our lab at Northwestern University to do a task. You have sets of numbers in front of you, and you are asked to find the two numbers that add […]
March 8, 2023
Hope as the Secret Sauce: Positive Organizations Consortium Member Profile
January 30, 2023
Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) Faculty Affiliate Meg Warren shares her research surrounding what effective allies do differently and how certain character strengths and virtues can lay the groundwork for becoming an effective ally in “Research: What Effective Allies do Differently” for Harvard Business Review. Her four-stage model of allyship development is comprised of nine […]
January 30, 2023
Michelle Hunt Bruner joined the Center for Positive Organizations in October as Managing Director. In her role, she will set the strategic direction of the Center and manage its operations and growth. Michelle was previously with Wayne State University for over two decades in progressive roles including Senior Director of Student Academic Success. Now that […]
January 19, 2023
Center for Positive Organizations’ faculty members Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Monica Worline, and Lindy Greer came together to provide the Michigan Ross Business and Society podcast listeners a deeper dive into the practice of thriving. In this episode, How Can We Thrive at Work This Year?, they explain how loneliness, drained energy, and a lack of […]
December 2, 2022
Christine Porath shares her thoughts on what leaders can do to better protect today’s public-facing employees in “Frontline Work When Everyone Is Angry” for Harvard Business Review. This article explains how several compounding factors and pressures have brought us to this point – including stress, negative emotions, weakened ties, technology, and lack of self-awareness. Business […]
November 29, 2022
Over 20 years ago, the Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) was founded at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business to provide a focus and impetus for scholarship and teaching. Over the years, we’ve developed engaging opportunities to spark debate, compel action, and inspire further research. Today, as the world prepares for […]
October 11, 2022
The Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) is thrilled to announce that Michelle Hunt Bruner will be joining us as Managing Director, effective October 26, 2022. In this leadership role, Michelle will set the strategic direction of the Center and manage its operations and growth. She will lead the development of new programs that align with […]
October 4, 2022
Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) Faculty Associate Ethan Kross discusses the benefits of your inner voice and how it is a multipurpose tool in “Yes, you should talk to yourself. Here’s how to tame your inner voice” for CNN. This article highlights the importance and positive impact of self-talk. By recognizing negative self-talk and learning […]
October 4, 2022
Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) Faculty Research Director Dave Mayer shares his thoughts on ways business leaders can and should connect with Generation Z in “With Gen Z recruits, use these ways to integrate them into the workforce,” for Gulf News. As different generations of workers are converging more than ever before, this article highlights […]
October 4, 2022
Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) Faculty Advisory Board member Jane Dutton shares her thoughts on how high-quality connections at work can provide a sense of positive regard for others in “Why Dealing With Other People Is Our Biggest Challenge” for Psychology Today. This article explains how loneliness, drained energy, and a lack of patience are […]
September 30, 2022
Small, everyday experiments can help us reach our goals and get better at the skills that are important to us.