Tag Archives: engagement
Your Career and Happiness
The early study of psychology was a pretty bleak affair. True to its desire to be a medical profession (and thus, taken seriously) psychology began by studying pathology. From these days we get many of the terms we know associate … Continue reading
Movie Monday: The Upside of Negativity
We hear a lot about positivity in the workplace, but Barbara Ehrenreich does not view it as the unequivocal good it is so often made out to be. She argues that a certain level of negativity promotes realism and that … Continue reading
Monday Movie: April Fools Edition
WARNING: Horrible video quality. In honor of April Fools Day, I’m posting this classic from “The Office” wherein Michael pretends to fire Pam for yucks. While this is a gross misuse of power, the topic of sarcasm in the workplace … Continue reading
Organizational Culture: They’re Playing Our Song
I’ve always been deeply impacted by music. Music is a part of life-defining moments, whether that be the first dance at your wedding or a cherished hymn at the passing of a loved one. It’s hard to deny that music … Continue reading
Gamified Time Management Challenge
Working on engagement at work really means attempting to achieve what is called a “flow state.” Flow is what athletes refer to as “being in the zone” – being so entirely immersed in a challenging task that you lose your … Continue reading
Making Work Fun: Teach an Old Task New Tricks
The routinized nature of our lives can sometimes lead us to “zone out” or “fast forward” through tasks rather than fully immersing ourselves in them. Your challenge for today is to do all of your usual tasks in unusual ways. … Continue reading
Active Listening Leadership Challenge
Practice your active listening skills today by freeing yourself of distractions and focusing deeply on what is being said. Ensure that your phone and computer monitor are off and that you are free of whatever technology might distract you from … Continue reading
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