How to Build a Thriving Workplace: A Leader's Guide
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S1 E1 - Workplace Well-Being: The New Frontier
September 13, 201832minWhat'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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E2 - Mindfulness at Work: The Power of Presence
September 13, 201831minWhile 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E3 - Positive Outlook, Positive Performance
September 13, 201827minCan 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E4 - Fostering Employee Optimism and Hope
September 13, 201829minOptimism 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E5 - The Advantage of Workplace Relationships
September 13, 201833minOur 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E6 - Encouraging Generosity and Compassion
September 13, 201833minScientists 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E7 - Creating an Inspiring Learning Environment
September 13, 201831minWe 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E8 - Engaging Your Workforce: The Power of Flow
September 13, 201829minWe'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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E9 - The Need for Meaning: Making Work Matter
September 13, 201827minMany 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E10 - Promoting Workplace Resilience
September 13, 201830minThe 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E11 - Strategies for Employee Health
September 13, 201830minThe 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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buyS1 E12 - Autonomy: Empowering Employees to Succeed
September 13, 201831minAutonomy (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.Free trial of The Great Courses Living or buy
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How to Build a Thriving Workplace: A Leader's Guide
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.
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.
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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