The Power of Gratitude in the Workplace

In the workplace, we can tell when coworkers and bosses are operating with gratitude. These folks are generally more forgiving of mistakes, more likely to share credit, and more enjoyable to talk to in the office. Although gratitude in the workplace is not a common topic, the data shows it pays dividends.

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Throw Passion Out the Window

A recent Harris survey found only 45% of workers report they feel satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs. And only 20% of people say they are passionate about the work they do every day. But in college classrooms and career counseling sessions, we frequently hear the question “What are you passionate about?” Motivational posters hung artfully in offices encourage you to “Follow your passion.”

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Privilege and Belonging at Work

Privileges exist in our workplace. By identifying them and recognizing them, we can become empowered to do something with those privileges to help others in our organizations and communities. We can create better spaces for belonging at work through our own efforts of reflection, recognition, and action.

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Leading and Living by Your Core Values

Your core values are the foundation of who you are as a person. They are your guiding principles (whether consciously or subconsciously), impacting the way you make decisions, build relationships, and relate to the world. Understanding your values, and the way those values have been shaped throughout your life, is the key to tapping into your innermost potential.

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Loneliness at Work

Over 50% of workers report emotional exhaustion - which is linked to loneliness. We often talk about workplace burn-out but fail to acknowledge the lack of connection that contributes to it. In this article we surface the issue and provide concrete steps to combat the loneliness epidemic in our workplace.

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