The negotiated journey toward a career with a heart is important to understand, because having such a career can yield not only long-term love for what one does, but a host of beneficial outcomes for individuals and organizations.
Having a career with a heart means experiencing more than mere job satisfaction; indeed it means feeling enduring love and passion for one’s work. This pursuit is possible in any profession and occupation at every point along the career path. Continue reading
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In April 2012, the journal Organizational Dynamics will highlight a special issue on “Applying a POS Lens to Bring out the Best in Organizations.” The purpose of the special issue is to make a compelling case for why organizations should care about POS, especially amidst trying times. Following the successful publication of the Oxford Handbook of Positive Organizational Scholarship in 2012 for academic audiences, the special issue makes a turn toward the world of practice. We wanted executives, managers, and employees to see the value of POS for everyday work life. Each of these articles provides a window into how POS practices can be a generative force for organizations, whether in the world of business or beyond. Continue reading
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be “meetings.”
─ Dave Barry
In the summer of 2011, two managers in the financial sector reduced the time they wasted in meetings by 20%. “It freed up an entire day per week,” exclaimed Mario, and “I’m able to focus in on strategy and efficiencies,” said Jeanne. What did it take for both of these managers to free up so much time? Continue reading
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At the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS), we are devoted to energizing and transforming organizations through research on the theory and practice of positive organizing and leadership. We are passionately dedicated to the development and dissemination of POS research.
The Job Crafting Exercise is a self-development tool that helps you identify opportunities to make your job more engaging and fulfilling.
The Reflected Best Self Exercise™ (RBSE™) enables people to identify their unique strengths and talents, making it an excellent tool for personal development.
