“Do you have a best friend at work?” is often one of the most discussed of Gallup’s Engagement questions. Friendships are so important, they can literally impact life and death. According to a growing body of research, friendships are critical to our health and well being. A review of 38 studies found that adult friendships,… Continue reading Do you have a best friend at work? The science of why friendships keep us healthy
Some great tips from the Glasers! Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. So why are millions of employees exasperated and thwarted because of unclear communication from their boss?… As more employees are working remotely or in hybrid work environments, the need for successful communication has never been greater. Yet, according to a recent report by FlexOS, employees… Continue reading Improve your leadership communication!
To get what you want, try saying nothing, or in the words of the Glaser’s book title, Be Quiet, Be Heard, The Paradox of Persuasion. This is a great thought piece for all of us – but especially the humble and introverts who think they have to change to be effective. In a recent evaluation… Continue reading Be Quiet Be, Heard
The number of emails sent daily has increased 34 percent since 2017. When you are on planned time off (PTO), you might welcome relief from all these messages. But does your Out of Office reply make promises you shouldn’t have to keep—like, “I will get back to you as soon as I return”? Making good… Continue reading Make the most of your time off!
In this year’s World Happiness Report, which ranks 143 countries across measures of life satisfaction, the New Zealand came in at No. 11 – down one place from 2023. While Kiwi’s older than age 60 ranked No. 6 for happiness, those younger than 30 ranked 27th. A growing body of research reveals that youth mental… Continue reading Loneliness amongst under 30s
Great article showing the health benefits of self-forgiveness. People who forgive themselves for past mistakes tend to experience better mental and physical health. Apologizing helps initiate self-forgiveness, but even without an apology, the act of self-compassion can reduce negative emotions like shame and guilt. This reduction in emotional distress contributes to better mental well-being, which… Continue reading Is it healthy to forgive yourself?
