How to Build a Thriving Workplace: A Leader's Guide
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How to Build a Thriving Workplace: A Leader's Guide

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In 12 episodes, learn how to identify and implement simple, inexpensive changes to improve your employees’ work environment and positively impact your bottom line. Professor Beth Cabrera, organizational psychologist and Senior Scholar at the George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, provides a guide to creating the best possible work environment for your employees.
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  1. עונה 1 פרק 1Workplace Well-Being: The New Frontier

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    32 דקות
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    What's the next competitive frontier in business? It's the relationship between employee experience and company success. Learn about the exciting new research showing a clear link between employee well-being and your company's bottom line.
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  2. עונה 1 פרק 2Mindfulness at Work: The Power of Presence

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    31 דקות
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    While most of us believe multi-tasking increases our productivity, scientific studies reveal the opposite. Explore why mindfulness has proven to be a better path to emotional well-being and optimal work performance. Discover how to develop and implement the practice of mindfulness in your life.
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  3. עונה 1 פרק 3Positive Outlook, Positive Performance

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    27 דקות
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    Can starting your day off with a few smiles really make a difference in your work performance? Yes! Discover how positive emotions can impact our brain structure and chemistry, resulting in significant psychological, cognitive, social, and health benefits that can improve work performance.
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  4. עונה 1 פרק 4Fostering Employee Optimism and Hope

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    29 דקות
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    Optimism and hope are two powerful ingredients in the recipe for a thriving workplace, and studies have confirmed their correlation to the bottom line. Explore the important differences between these two concepts and the specific ways in which employees can learn to shift from pessimistic or hopeless attitudes to more optimistic and hopeful ones.
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  5. עונה 1 פרק 5The Advantage of Workplace Relationships

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    33 דקות
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    Our brains are wired for social interaction, and research has confirmed that our relationships with others significantly impact both our ability to thrive and our work performance. Find out how to foster high-quality social connections among employees and how those connections can have a positive impact.
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  6. עונה 1 פרק 6Encouraging Generosity and Compassion

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    33 דקות
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    Scientists now believe nature rewarded not only the fittest, but also the kindest. Explore how to foster generosity and compassion in the workplace, and the many ways in which these qualities lead to stronger relationships and greater productivity. Also, explore the benefits of self-compassion.
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  7. עונה 1 פרק 7Creating an Inspiring Learning Environment

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    31 דקות
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    We all want to learn and grow throughout our careers, yet some people are more open to learning new concepts and skills than others. Find out how leadership can create an environment of psychological safety, curiosity, and creativity, which will inspire all employees to learn, grow, and thrive.
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  8. עונה 1 פרק 8Engaging Your Workforce: The Power of Flow

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    29 דקות
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    We're familiar with the concept of athletes and artists experiencing "flow" or being "in the zone." They report performing almost effortlessly while time goes by unnoticed when they are fully engaged in their work. Discover how creating more opportunities for flow at work and adopting a strengths-based leadership approach can benefit both your employees and your organization.
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  9. עונה 1 פרק 9The Need for Meaning: Making Work Matter

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    27 דקות
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    Many people look to their work for a sense of fulfillment and meaning. But meaning doesn't come from the specific task performed; it is derived from an individual's understanding of the task's purpose. Explore the many ways to help employees understand how their work and the company's collective activities serve colleagues, customers, and community.
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  10. עונה 1 פרק 10Promoting Workplace Resilience

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    30 דקות
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    The modern workplace can be a stressful environment. But whether that stress is harmful or helpful depends on an individual's mindset, which can be changed. Examine specific strategies that can help develop resilience. A more resilient workforce can lead to increased performance and decreased employee turnover.
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  11. עונה 1 פרק 11Strategies for Employee Health

    13 בספטמבר 2018
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    The research is clear that a few well-planned front-end investments in employee health can prevent significant costs later on. Explore the many ways in which workplace environment and culture can promote better health through exercise, eating habits, sleep, rest, and relaxation.
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  12. עונה 1 פרק 12Autonomy: Empowering Employees to Succeed

    13 בספטמבר 2018
    31 דקות
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    Autonomy (the feeling of being in control and having the ability to accomplish your goals) is one of the most powerful components of well-being, and companies where employees have greater autonomy significantly outperform competitors. Learn the best ways to give up a bit of control, even though it's difficult for most of us. It will be well worth the effort.
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