Go Placidly…not something I usually say, or that other’s would suggest to me…yet another of the gifts of love I received in February was a beautifully printed copy of the poem Desiderata.   The poem was a gift from entrepreneur Christi McAdams.  The opening line is:  Go placidly amid the noise, and haste, and remember what...Read More

February, and especially Valentine’s day, is dedicated to honoring love. Usually showing love in February means getting or giving a gift to someone you love.  I was fortunate to receive many gifts of love this February – most of them were not tangible.  One, however, was edible, Maureen’s GourmetPepper Jam.  The jam was a gift...Read More

Just a quick reminder for all those in NYC area.  Gary Russo will be the special guest at MetroJam tonight, Tuesday, February 21. And of course if you don’t have your copy of Don’t Die with Your Song Unsung, get one and bring it along so he can sign for you in person!  Enjoy, Andrea...Read More

The following blog was written by renowned Positive Psychology researcher and author, Robert Biswas-Diener.  Since I am a person who enjoys my material purchases, I did a fair amount of reflection on the first research finding.  Then I noticed – when I purchase material things and use them I am engaged in an individual activity...Read More

The Economics of Well-Being – Harvard Business Review This installment of the HBR happiness articles will not be reading for most of usual readers. I have included this article for all those in business who are responsible for talent development, training and education and all areas of employee engagement that has been difficult to justify...Read More

Free Talks on Positive Psychology Please join us next week for a series of free short talks on positive psychology. On Tuesday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day) we will be spreading the love by offering two free half hour talks live with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. At 9 AM US Pacific (noon Eastern) Robert will be pulling...Read More

Positive Intelligence – Harvard Business Review I will admit, this is my favorite article in the series. How could I not like an article that states: In fact, it works the other way around: People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. I call this the “happiness advantage”—every business outcome...Read More

The Science Behind the Smile – Harvard Business Review The simplest of actions. The greatest of impacts. What more could you ask? Right behind my dislike for the word Pollyanna when someone is attempting to rebuff the impact of Positive Psychology, is the apparent need mock the impact smiling can have on mood elevation. Again,...Read More

Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders Video on TED.com It is hard not to be following Sherly Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, given the pending IPO. I have been researching her since reading an article in the NY Times last week. Very gracious woman. Very sound advice. And I like that I...Read More