Profit from the Positive
By Margaret Greenberg & Senia Maymin
Proven Leadership Strategies to Boost Productivity and Transform Your Business. McGraw-Hill Education, 2013.
Summary of Profit from the Positive book by Margaret Greenberg & Senia Maymin
A concise, research-driven text based on the field of positive psychology that addresses key issues leaders face within their companies and provides the necessary tools and strategies for increasing teamwork, productivity, and revenue.
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What do you get from this book? A guide on being an effective leader using positive psychology
Positive psychology focuses on creating a high-quality work environment where employees are not overstressed
To accomplish goals, you must plan things out, create new habits, and take time off when needed
Stress from failure negatively affects health but can be overcome through a change in perspective and positive “self-talk”
Bad moods can spread like the common cold—just take a deep breath and give your employees some autonomy
Traditional managers focus on finding problems, while strength-based leaders focus on what’s actually working
Hiring employees who fit within your company’s culture means listening closely during interviews and embracing interpersonal skills
Engaged employees who receive regular feedback on their strengths work harder than employees who are simply “satisfied”
Performance reviews should be conversational, positive, and specific, emphasizing a worker’s qualities rather than their shortcomings
Most meetings are unproductive, but keeping them positive and ensuring everyone is heard can broaden perspectives and open possibilities
Bell curves measure changes within a company as you implement the “FRESH” theme and a “Back Door Approach”
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Who should read Profit from the Positive book
- business coaches
- entrepreneurs
- human resource professionals
About the author of Profit from the Positive
Margaret Greenberg
Margaret Greenberg is the founder of the Greenberg Group, a leader in business strategies and coaching. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Senia Maymin is a business consultant and executive coach for companies such as Google and Intel. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the website positivepsychologynews.com.
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