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According to Martin Seligman, father of positive psychology, “Sixty-percent of happiness is determined by our genetics and environment, while the remaining forty-percent is up to us.” What accounts for happiness? Happy people tend to be in constant pursuit of their life’s meaning and engagement. They have incorporated behaviors, better known in this instance as habits, that motivate them along the way and add to their pursuit of bliss. Happy people: Surround themselves with h

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Dr. Deming, a scholar and teacher in American academia for more than half a century, is remembered most for transforming Japan into a formidable business competitor through his management and leadership practice. This week’s leadership tip focuses on Dr. Deming's advice on how leaders enable joy at work. According to Dr. Deming, " To have it [joy], people must understand what their jobs are, how their work fits in, and how they can contribute. Why am I doing this? Whom do I d

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Two weeks ago, I discussed “The Importance of Reaching Out to Black Faculty, Staff, and Students to Create a Community of Care.” On many college campuses; especially those with a less diverse executive team they are struggling to figure out next steps. Protesters across the nation have been leading the effort on the reform of a system that has historically been racist in the form of policies, programs, and laws to enforce a system that creates a dichotomy of us against them w

Long workdays, chronic stress and prolonged overload are some of the common factors contributing to burnout. While there is no quick fixes, leaders can make changes to their ingrained behaviors, patterns and practices to limit or avoid burnout culprits. What can you change to avoid burnout? Start small and incorporate more along the way. Reflect and identify healthier work-life balance habits. Take breaks and practice calming techniques. Take control of our time and manage yo