Studies show that people naturally thrive when they feel a sense of purpose and positive energy at work. So why not make that same energy a core strategy in leadership? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, reveal how positive leadership can generate extraordinary organizational outcomes.

Kim Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and a pioneering scholar in positive organizational scholarship. As co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, his influential research on organizational virtuousness, culture, and leadership excellence has shaped the field, with his work among the most downloaded in organizational sciences. With over 130 published articles and 15 books, Kim’s insights on achieving extraordinary outcomes guide leaders across sectors worldwide.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Understanding positive leadership and virtuousness

• The Heliotropic Effect in organizations

• The power of meaning and purpose in work

• Case Study: Rocky Flats Nuclear Arsenal Cleanup

If you’re still underestimating the impact of a positive leader, here’s a quick refresher: Positive leadership fuels REAL business results. Check out our full episode and see for yourself.

Resources:✅

• https://www.kimscameron.com/

• Center for Positive Organizations: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/kim-s-cameron/

• https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/kim-cameron

Books:✅

• Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/giji6pC

• Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/4ZakMBi

• Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/beRWWsN