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May 5, 2017
Executive in Residence Blog Series In this vlog, David Drews talks about optimizing business performance through positive change. — David Drews, the founder and CEO of Justus Equity, LLC, is an Executive in Residence at the Center for Positive Organizations.
May 5, 2017
Executive in Residence Blog Series In this vlog, David Drews reflects on General David Perkins’, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Positive Links Series talk. — David Drews, the founder and CEO of Justus Equity, LLC, is an Executive in Residence at the Center for Positive Organizations.
May 5, 2017
Executive in Residence Blog Series In this vlog, David Drews encourages leaders to make a conscious decision to take the positive lens to everything in an organization. — David Drews, the founder and CEO of Justus Equity, LLC, is an Executive in Residence at the Center for Positive Organizations.
May 4, 2017
When I started my own consulting company and enrolled in the Ross Evening MBA Program in the fall of 2015, I wasn’t entirely sure if I’d be able to balance it all. A new, full-time commitment to a company I want to lead to success, dedication to family commitments, maintaining important friendships, AND a rigorous, elite […]
May 1, 2017
Many people, when walking into their organization’s new workspace for the first time following a redesign or relocation process, feel a sense of energy and excitement in seeing their new space. The best workplace designs reflect the brand, culture, values, and aspirations of the organization, which are typically discovered and articulated at the beginning of […]
May 1, 2017
Dave Mayer spoke on business ethics in “The challenge of ethics: Instill a healthy corporate culture so associates meet goals honestly, experts say” for Crain’s Detroit. The article responded to recent corporate ethics breaches such as Wells Fargo & Co., and Mayer highlights the importance of employee culture to stave off corporate ethical breaches. “High […]
April 27, 2017
What is positive business? It’s the idea that businesses can and should create not just economic value, but also offer great places to work where employees are treated and paid well, are good neighbors and stewards of the environment, practice sound governance, and help solve societal challenges around the world. How does that apply to […]
April 20, 2017
Kim Cameron was interviewed on Brigham Young University radio about positive relational energy and ‘positive energizers’ (the individuals in organizations who help other people flourish). Cameron describes how the best performing organizations have three times more ‘positive energizers’ than other organizations. Cameron claims that managing energy is four times more important for predicting performance than […]
April 18, 2017
In a joint interview for the Harvard Business Review, Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant speak about how to build resilience as individuals and within a team and organization. They discuss the fact that terrible things happen in life, and resilience is necessary to heal and continue living well and working at high levels.
April 14, 2017
Jane Dutton was interviewed on radio station about her new book with Monica Worline, Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations. In the interview, Dutton discusses the importance of recognizing suffering and “what kinds of healing forces could be awakened in work places.” Dutton’s research has expanded to focus […]
April 14, 2017
There are sessions taught in some companies these days on “Executive Presence.” Such courses help high-potential employees to walk, talk, and look like a leader is meant to look. Whatever that is. Ugh. All too often, programs like these emphasize techniques people can employ to create a certain impression, rather than their underlying leadership principles […]
April 13, 2017
We’re proud and excited to share the recognition received by two of our +LAB students. Meet the Center for Positive Organizations Fellows who were named Poets and Quants 2017 “Best and Brightest.” They’re two shining examples of the amazing power in the Class of 2017. ERIC KATZ, BBA ‘17, +LAB Fellow alum Last year Katz’s startup company, […]