This week I will be presenting at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship on my research about finding your occupational sweet spot. The Center is based on the ideas of positive psychology which seeks “to find and nurture genius and talent and to make normal life more fulfilling rather than merely treating mental illness.” Here are some key findings from the field of positive psychology:
1. “Recruit people who are in their element in the job, as opposed to having the right competencies for the job.”
2. “Young people should be trained to pursue excellence in their field, as well as engagement in accordance with their normal belief systems.” - Howard Gardner
3. “Evidence suggests that while negative emotions can be damaging, positive emotions can undo the cardiovascular damage caused by negative emotions.” - Barbara Fredrickson
4. “A key aspect to successful living is healthy and strong relationships.” - George Vaillant
5. “Where as money makes a significant difference to the poor (where basic needs are not yet met), it has a greatly diminished effect once one reaches middle class.” - Daniel Gilbert
6. “Unlike money, which has at most a small effect, marriage is robustly related to happiness.” Martin Seligman
We are proud to have Kim Cameron, one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Organizational Scholarship, presenting at the next CEO Connect on March 29.
LINK TO POS WEBSITE: http://www.centerforpos.org/
Coach Rob Pasick
Email: rob@leadersconnect.com
Website: www.robertpasick.com
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