Making Positive Psychology Work

Kim Cameron is one of the top 10 scholars in organizational sciences. Kim recently spoke at the Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology and he talks with us about positive and relational energy.

Positive energy and relational energy has a tremendous positive impact on individuals and organizations. So today, I talk with Kim Cameron, a leading scholar on these topics and positive psychology.

In this interview, you will hear how the positive impact of positive energy and relational energy are measurable down to the cellular level. Kim also shares that contribution is more powerful than achievement and he provides examples from the University of Michigan. Some employees may perceive positive practices as manipulation and Kim shares why he believes this opposition will not become more common.

This interview was produced in partnership with the Canadian Positive Psychology Association and the 3rd Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology.

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Kim Cameron’s Website: http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/cameronk/?_ga=1.99712030.1617036109.1465915693

You’ll Learn

• [2:20] - People with positive energy and relational energy are four times more likely to succeed.
• [5:53] - The characteristics of positively energizing leaders.
• [7:45] - The heliotropic effect and how to unleash it.
• [9:22] - Contribution goals trump achievement goals
• [12:58] - Kim talks about the culture of abundance and its positive impact on organizations.
• [14:34] - The notion of happiness and well-being can be used as a manipulation.
• [16:18] - Positive practices show results at the cellular level.
• [18:31] - The lightning round with Kim Cameron

Your Resources:

• “Practicing Positive Leadership” - Kim Cameron
• Harvard Business Review article by Kim Cameron on “Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive”
• “Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being” - Martin Seligman
• “Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life” - Barbara Fredrickson
• “The Science of Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener” - Ed Diener

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Special thanks to Caroline for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Thank you for joining me for the very first episode of Making Positive Psychology Work. Every week, I’ll be interviewing the world’s leading researchers and practitioners who applying the evidence-based practices of positive psychology and neuroscience in workplaces to bring out the best in people. You see I believe that by uncovering tested, practical ways to help people move from functioning to flourishing at work, together we’ll be able to better navigate the incredible challenges and opportunities our world faces.

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When you watch the ongoing economic, environmental, social and political challenges current reverberating around our world, can make it hard to feel hopeful about our future. But when you start diving into the growing body of research on the power of positive psychology and positive organizational scholarship approaches to improve people’s wellbeing, to leverage their strengths, to cultivate compassion, to motivate ourselves by the positive difference we can each make, and to harness our grit to accomplish the things that matter most, it’s impossible to deny the individual and collective potential we truly have at our fingertips.

My goal on this podcast is to make this as easy, enjoyable and effective as possible for you. In this podcast, you’ll hear how.

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You’ll Learn

• [1:40] – Who will join us each week on the podcast.
• [2:11] – How we’ll help you to become intelligent users of positive psychology, positive organizational scholarship and neuroscience research in your own life and in our workplaces.
• [2:53] – Why it’s so important to play with these ideas and not just accept the research at face value.
• [3:18] – How listening to this podcast can you save you time and money by freely and succinctly bringing your the world’s best researchers and practitioners every week.
• [3.41] – Who am I to take you on this journey.

Your Resources:

• Show notes - www.michellemcquaid.com

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free!

Until next time, take care.