Nobody wants a miserable atmosphere at work, but enforced positivity is not the answer either. If every response to something ...

Work is often expected to be relentlessly optimistic, a place of constant positivity, where every opportunity is met with a big, toothy smile, and setbacks are brushed off with motivational quotes and ...

First things first – positivity does not just refer to office hugs, laughing groups, and being optimistic when trouble is looming. Rather, ‘positivity’ – as defined in positive psychology – refers to ...

This spring was a heart-wrenching one for me, as it was for many across the world. Though I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, India, a place where so many of my family members and friends still live, ...

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A series of scandals, whistleblowing cases and public testimonies by employees at these companies illustrate what can go wrong when bosses oversell the good times and their positivity turns toxic. At ...

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A business consultant has observed that glossing, a form of toxic positivity, is prevalent in workplaces. Leaders can set the tone for glossing, creating a culture of fear and guarded behavior.

This post is part two of a four-part series Leaders have an incredibly underused opportunity to promote greater workplace well-being, productivity, and collaboration by creating a positive environment ...

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