Developing Positive Leadership Practices with Kim Cameron

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Jun 15, 2016

Kim Cameron, a top scholar in organizational sciences, discusses the power of positive and relational energy in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of contribution over achievement and shares examples from the University of Michigan. Cameron believes that positive practices are not manipulation and explains why. Positive energy and relational energy lead to success, and fostering a culture of abundance has a positive impact on organizations.

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INSIGHT

Power of Positive Energy

Positively energizing people uplift others and significantly outperform those influential by title or information.
Positive energy predicts success four times higher than organizational influence or knowledge centrality.

ADVICE

Be a Positive Energizer

Be a positive energizer by solving problems and helping others feel important.
Invest in others’ improvement through supportive feedback and coaching to uplift your team.

ADVICE

Gratitude and Contribution Goals

Keep gratitude journals daily to strengthen brain function and well-being.
Focus on contribution goals over achievement goals to improve performance and interpersonal relationships.

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Kim Cameron is one of the top 10 scholars in organizational sciences. Kim recently spoke at the Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology and he talks with us about positive and relational energy.

Positive energy and relational energy has a tremendous positive impact on individuals and organizations. So today, I talk with Kim Cameron, a leading scholar on these topics and positive psychology.

In this interview, you will hear how the positive impact of positive energy and relational energy are measurable down to the cellular level. Kim also shares that contribution is more powerful than achievement and he provides examples from the University of Michigan. Some employees may perceive positive practices as manipulation and Kim shares why he believes this opposition will not become more common.

This interview was produced in partnership with the Canadian Positive Psychology Association and the 3rd Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology.

Tune in to hear more!

Kim Cameron’s Website: http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/cameronk/?_ga=1.99712030.1617036109.1465915693

You’ll Learn

[2:20] - People with positive energy and relational energy are four times more likely to succeed.
[5:53] - The characteristics of positively energizing leaders.
[7:45] - The heliotropic effect and how to unleash it.
[9:22] - Contribution goals trump achievement goals
[12:58] - Kim talks about the culture of abundance and its positive impact on organizations.
[14:34] - The notion of happiness and well-being can be used as a manipulation.
[16:18] - Positive practices show results at the cellular level.
[18:31] - The lightning round with Kim Cameron

Your Resources:

“Practicing Positive Leadership” - Kim Cameron
Harvard Business Review article by Kim Cameron on “Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive”
“Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being” - Martin Seligman
“Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life” - Barbara Fredrickson
“The Science of Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener” - Ed Diener

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