Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

In the book,  The Optimistic Workplace , author  Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a  positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual . For optimism to be strong, a cohesive team is vital. People need to believe the team will be there for them when needed. A team is weakened when the first priority is the needs of each person, or when ego dictates a team's actions or inaction. And, avoid relying on the usual suspects, the same few superstars, to handle high-profile projects. There's value to experiencing joy at work . Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing. Play at work is useful when creativity and innovation are needed. The usefulness of creativity and innovation at the workplace is linked to increasing employees' knowledge and skills.  Doing good is good for business . It's not just about philanthropy. Do good...

"Pessimists don't change the world. Critics write words but they don't write the future," says author Jon Gordon . "Naysayers talk about problems but they don't solve them. Throughout history we see that it's the optimists, the believers, the dreamers, the doers, and the positive leaders who change the world," he adds. You'll learn how and why positive leaders transform teams and organizations in Gordon's new book, The Power of Positive Leadership . Gordon firmly believes that positive leaders : Drive positive cultures Create and share a positive vision Lead with optimism, positivity, and belief Confront, transform, and remove negativity Create united and connected teams Build great relationships and teams Pursue excellence Lead with purpose Have grit For those reasons, he's dedicated a chapter for each of those leadership attributes in the book. Gordon also professes that "The number one predictor and factor...