The Laid-off Executive - Happier Than You Might Think

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Being fired may be a misfortune with an upside - the chance to live more in tune with one's values. Research from Bond University and IMD on the experiences of laid-off managers found that job loss gave them a chance to know themselves better and reassess... More »

Stroking - Not Poking - the Amygdala

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Research shows that when people work with a positive mind-set, performance on nearly every level—productivity, creativity, engagement—improves. Yet happiness is perhaps the most misunderstood driver of performance. More »

Seths Book List

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Seth Godin, the indefatigable blogger and author on the topics of change, leadership, and how ideas spread, has compiled his first-ever list of recommended books. Check it out! More »

The Independent Thinker

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Reversing the Peter Principle, Tracy Dolgin, CEO of YES cable sports network, puts the best "doers" in critical functions. More »

Apple's iBook Author App Not So Great for Learning

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Apple Computer’s new iBook Author app falls short of being a significant breakthrough in digital textbook creation, says Digital Education Engagement Analyst Margaret Weigel More »