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July 10, 2017
Wayne Baker’s research on the facilitation of generalized reciprocity was discussed in the INSEAD article, “Creating a culture of reciprocity.” The article described how Baker’s research can be applied in organizations and presented the experience of people in an MBA reciprocity ring at INSEAD. A reciprocity ring is when individuals gather in a deliberate manner […]
July 6, 2017
In this podcast, Monica Worline talked with Stew Friedman with Work and Life about compassion in the workplace. She outlined four steps for awakening compassion at work and the role of leaders in creating an empathetic organizational culture. Worline is a CPO faculty associate and founder and CEO of EnlivenWork, an organization that teaches businesses […]
July 5, 2017
Jane Dutton and Monica Worline’s, Awakening Compassion at Work: The quiet power that elevates people and organizations was listed on Inc.’s 60 great business and leadership books written by women.
July 3, 2017
Why is it some companies seem to have employees who share great ideas and others don’t? Michigan Ross Professor Stewart Thornhill says it’s less about people having or not having ideas, and more about the company’s culture. In this Manager Tools podcast, Thornhill says it takes a culture of openness to really foster employee innovation. “It’s not about people […]
June 30, 2017
As many individuals struggle to maintain work-life balance, organizations and academics have become increasingly aware of the emotional, physical, and mental impact a lack of vigor can have on workers. The question arises: How do we manage our personal energy to ensure full productivity in the workplace, at home, and beyond? Professor Gretchen Spreitzer provided […]
June 30, 2017
“Spanx for the workplace: How to reshape your job to fit you better” is a Forbes article that uses Jane Dutton and Amy Wrzesniewski’s research on job crafting to illustrate the importance of the balance between job demands and resources. The Job Crafting Exercise is an interactive tool created by Dutton, Wrzesniewski, et al. to […]
June 28, 2017
Can workplace design support thriving at work, bring out the best in people, and help nurture positive organizational change? This is the question asked in a post about the Thriving Workplace Summit, co-organized by the Center for Positive Organizations, HLW, and Colliers International. The blog, penned by a team from HLW, highlighted the Summit’s interdisciplinary […]
June 27, 2017
Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg’s new book, Option B, was written up in Forbes, “5 ways to build resilience, from Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant’s new book, Option B.” The article presented five strategies for building resilience based on, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, and offered a summary of the Grant […]
June 27, 2017
Sanjay Saint, faculty associate with the Center for Positive Organizations, coauthored an article in the Harvard Business Review, “6 Things Every Mentor Should Do.” The article explained the role of a successful mentoring relationship. According to Saint, shaping a mentee is a deliberate decision and process that includes picking the right mentee, creating a team, […]
June 24, 2017
Christopher Myers co-authored, “When health care providers look at problems from multiple perspectives, patients benefit” in the Harvard Business Review. The authors argue that health care in the U.S. needs to be transformed to include “more-effective communication and collaboration among the various members of care teams.” Both a clinical and social lens should be applied […]
June 23, 2017
Former DTE exec joins team dedicated to connecting research and positive leadership practices The Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has announced a new member of its Executives in Residence, a two-year commitment where leaders unify their successful business backgrounds with the ongoing research, teaching, and organizational partnerships […]
June 21, 2017
Lea Waters, faculty affiliate with the Center for Positive Organizations, was interviewed for the Herald Sun in, “How to make your kids more resilient and build up their strengths.” The article discussed Waters’ new book, The Strength Switch, where she says parents should build resilience in children by focusing on strengths. Engaging a child’s positive traits […]