Making Positive Psychology Work

In this week's episode, we bust the outdated myths about how our brains work and discover what the latest science really suggests about how we can work better with others.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.

Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence, discusses gaslighting in the workplace. She explains what gaslighting is, provides examples of its impact, and shares positive strategies to address it. Gaslighting chips away confidence, and she highlights signs to look out for and motivations behind gaslighting.

Scott Donaldson is a post-doctoral scholar in evaluation, statistics, and measurement at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine Moores Cancer Centre. Scott's research focuses on the design, measurement, and evaluation of individual workplace and community-based well-being interventions and has been published in leading journals. In this week's episode, we explore which positive psychology interventions have been found to be the most effective in workplaces, and why. Connect with Scott Donaldson: https://www.scottdonaldsonphd.com/ You'll Learn: [03:15] Scott explains what Dr. Seligman's PERMA theory of wellbeing suggests about caring for our wellbeing. [06:20] Scott shares some of the recent concerns about the PERMA wellbeing theory researchers have been discussing. [13:10] Scott shares the additional wellbeing factors his research has been uncovering. [15:39] Scott explains the impact studies are finding workplace wellbeing can have on workplace outcomes. [20:37] Scott shares how different modes of delivery positive psychology interventions have a different impact on outcomes. [22:58] Scott explains what his recent meta-analysis has found were the most effective positive psychology interventions for workplaces. [25:17] Scott shares what studies are finding about the impact of wellbeing on performance. Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Good Business by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 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, Scott!

Rasmus Hougaard, an influential business thinker, discusses the importance of wise-compassionate leadership. He explains how leaders can transition from empathy to compassion, highlighting the benefits of creating a culture of trust and high performance. Rasmus also explores the connection between being a good leader and being a good parent or friend. Additionally, he teases an upcoming book on gender differences in compassionate leadership and shares insights on the power of well-being practices and mindfulness.