Working On Happiness

Most teams find a point where they function, achieve results, and collaborate nicely.  This is what I call a “correct” team.  But only a few go beyond this level to become a “spectacular” team,...

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to become our harshest critic. We often judge ourselves more harshly than we would ever judge a friend. But imagine the profound impact on...

Is perfectionism a good thing? Maybe not. A growing body of evidence suggests that perfectionism can be an extraordinarily damaging, cause overwhelming emotional suffering, and act as a cause of anxiety disorders. By rejecting failure,...

Integrity is the hallmark of great leaders, and this attribute becomes visible when they lead by example.  A manager who wants collaboration in his organization must collaborate; if he wants respect in the work...

Make self-care a priority in your life. This includes taking care of your physical health through exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep, as well as nurturing your mental and emotional well-being through activities you...

This is the title of a book written by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, published when he was 100 years old.  I just finished the book in tears and cannot miss the opportunity to recommend...

In any given situation, your brain will make a big effort to demonstrate that the reality is equal to the belief. When you think that something is not going to work well, you are...

Have you ever had that feeling that other people are doing more than you, or they are further along than you? As if time is moving so quickly that you feel you are not...

“You can complain that roses have thorns or celebrate that thorns have roses” People who complain over and over are permanently triggering their negativity bias, a normal instinct of the brain developed as a...