Making Positive Psychology Work

Personality assessment and motivation innovator, Brian Little, shares insights on how personal projects shape our personality, exploring the roots of personality, the concept of authenticity, and the impact of projects on relationships. He also discusses the transformative power of music and recommends books on personal growth.

In this week's episode, we discover the five evidence-based approaches teams can playfully experiment with as they head back to the office to improve their resilience and wellbeing. Connect with Nic Marks: https://fridaypulse.com/ [free_product_purchase id="112024"] You’ll Learn: [02:47] - Nic explains how we can differentiate happiness and wellbeing in our workplaces [03:58] - Nic outlines the business case for investing in employee wellbeing. [06:45] - Nic outlines the five evidence-based ways we can improve the wellbeing and resilience of teams at work. [08:35] - Nic provides an example of how we can make hybrid working arrangements fairer for teams. [10:52] - Nic shares how leaders can help their teams strike the right balance of learning and challenge without burning people out. [12:29] - Nic explains why encouraging teams to playfully experiment as they work can boost psychological safety, creativity, and innovation. [15:17] - Nic shares how we can optimize meaning and purpose in our teams without creating passion fatigue for workers. [17:25] - Nic shares some suggestions on how teams can set healthy boundaries as they work together. [24:04] - Nic shares insights from the new World Happiness reports on the impact that COVID has had on worker wellbeing. [27:33] - Nic enters the lightning round... Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Nic!

Dr. Paige Williams, co-founder of The Leaders Lab and honorary fellow at the Centre for Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne, discusses how old leadership approaches are no longer effective, the challenges leaders face in navigating uncertainty, the impact of work location on outcomes, and the importance of self-compassion and rest for leaders during the COVID-19 journey.

In this week's episode, we bust the outdated myths about how our brains work and discover what the latest science really suggests about how we can work better with others. Connect with Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/ You’ll Learn: [03:29] - Lisa explains what the latest research suggests about how our brains really work and what they are best for? [06:21] - Lisa shares how our brains are structured like a network, to share the information that makes up the experiences and actions of our lives. [08:16] - Lisa shares why our brains are predicting organs and what this might mean practically for us as we go about our work. [15:12] - Lisa explains how our brains are impacted by each other as we work together. [20:16] - Lisa explains the 5Cs of the human brain and how these help us to create a social reality as we work together. [33:14] - Lisa shares how we can use our brains to more intelligently navigate the socially constructed worlds in which we live. [35:51] - Lisa enters the lightning round... Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook After Phrenology by Michael Anderson Metazoa by Peter Godfrey-Smith Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Lisa!

Dr. Paige Williams speaks with Carol Kauffman, an associate professor, about leadership and building bridges of connection. They discuss overcoming ego, shifting to a more constructive leadership perspective, building bridges with reluctant individuals, the risk of resilient leaders missing compassion, a technique for feedback conversations, coaching upwards, and the power of self-compassion for personal growth.

Dr. Sandra Bloom, an expert in trauma theory and attachment theory, discusses how trauma theory and attachment theory can improve workplace wellbeing. Topics include creating sanctuaries of wellbeing, building psychologically safe cultures, balancing rights and responsibilities, and understanding developmental stages and trauma in the workplace.

Dr. Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and a Chartered Psychologist, discusses the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce. She explains what neurodiversity is and identifies Neurominorities. Dr. Doyle explores labeling neurodiversity and shares insights into creating inclusive workplaces. The podcast also touches on running for mental calm, embracing natural talents, and provides book recommendations for embracing neurodiversity.

Paula Davis, an expert on burnout prevention and workplace resilience, discusses the difference between burnout and stress. She explains the importance of addressing burnout at a team level and shares simple steps teams can take to lower the risk. Paula also highlights the impact of leaders on team stress and burnout and emphasizes the significance of kindness and self-compassion in the workplace.

Jim Harter, chief scientist for Gallup's Workplace and Management and Well-Being Practices, shares his insights on creating a Net Thriving Culture at work. Topics discussed include defining thriving in 'Wellbeing at Work,' measuring thriving, the five factors to move from struggling to thriving, new findings on thriving and employee engagement, creating net thriving at the team level, and practical ways to create a net thriving culture.

Dr. Peggy Kern, associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne, discusses how people manage to thrive in challenging circumstances and the factors that support wellbeing. She also explores ways to boost thriving in communities and reduce struggles, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive environments. The podcast delves into the impact of recent events on wellbeing, the relationship between income and wellbeing, and the importance of community safety and inclusion.