December 6, 2009
In this last article for 2009, I bring to you a series of odds and ends, mostly about mindfulness and strengths. Mindfulness You know how it […]
November 6, 2009
In an article early last year, I referred to articles in the Australian Financial Review’s Boss Magazine and Harvard Business Review about Dr. John Gottman’s work […]
September 21, 2009
Think about your workplace: Is there a climate of psychological safety in which workers are allowed to learn from mistakes, and there is an acceptance of […]
May 30, 2009
Last month’s topic was ‘zest at work’. This month I continue with this theme of vitality and thriving, and have summarised an article from the April […]
April 24, 2009
How’s your zest? Your vitality, energy, exuberance, vigor, engagement? Do you approach your work with “anticipation, energy, and excitement”? These are important questions because zest is […]
February 24, 2009
Last month I heard an interesting radio interview on workplace incivility. In line with the theme of my (usually) monthly emails, I reflected on how this […]
December 24, 2008
It’s inspiring to hear people acknowledge the good things in their lives, particularly if they have experienced troubles and difficulties. As we come to the end […]
October 27, 2008
This month I’m delighted to send you this piece which was co-written by Yencie Fogden (colleague and friend) and myself. Yencie and I have enjoyed interesting […]
September 30, 2008
Can an organisation explicitly enhance trust through targeted policies? What does trust involve; what are the actions which build trust? Trust builds high quality connections “Trusting […]