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The need to have meaning in one’s life is a common human aspiration that binds us together. Some who are fortunate enough to be gainfully employed find that meaning in their jobs. But increasingly, a good job that pays the bills and provides challenge and a chance for individuals to grow is not enough. It […]

“Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” —Abraham Lincoln Happy people realize happiness is a choice. They are not held hostage by their circumstances and they do not seek happiness in people or possessions. They understand that when we stop chasing the world’s definition of happiness, we begin […]

The many ways being grateful benefits us. “You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.”—Elizabeth Gilbert Gratitude is perhaps the most important key to finding success and happiness in the modern day. Knowing what we appreciate in […]

REFLECTING ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FAILURES IS A USEFUL TOOL FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. HERE ARE SIX STEPS TO HELP YOU SET GOALS FOR 2016. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA A growing number of companies, including GE, Accenture, and Deloitte, have done away with the annual review, opting instead for quicker feedback via monthly or quarterly check-ins. But […]

by James Kosur Recognizing that workers often quit or become unproductive when they feel stuck or bored in their roles, Michelin encourages employees to move around frequently within the company. The result is an incredibly high 97% retention rate. Founded in 1889, the French conglomerate is the world’s third-largest tire manufacturer and employs 111,000 people […]

William Spindloe Director Asia Pacific 40% of workers think they work for bad bosses, according to a FSU study. Why? Failure to keep promises, blaming employees for leadership mistakes, lack of credit, disparaging remarks, silent treatment, poor or no decision making….the list goes on and on. The impact of poor leadership is not simply emotional, […]

by Shannon Skinner This morning, I review my life’s purpose and mission statement, as I do first thing most mornings, and I ask myself: have I grown enough as a human being? Reviewing and refining my mission statement, goals, dreams and a gratitude list on a daily basis has been one of the most powerful […]