Articles in Home | Business Articles | Ethics Title|Newest|Oldest The Business Case for Happy Companies  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. Why do so many companies have uninspiring leaders and uninspired employees who plod along with little — or the wrong — motivation? Why are corporate decisions still being made for the short term, undermining morale and jeopardizing business success? Happiness is not a result, but a cause, of success. It’s key to fully realizing an organization’s “return on people” (ROP), which entails bringing out their best talents, strengths, passions, interests, knowledge and skills. ==== Finding True Meaning at Work  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. Recently there has been discussion among consultants, business owners and CEOs about the search for soul in the workplace. While most agree that religion is not an appropriate topic to approach at work, leaders are examining the role of true meaning and purpose in the corporation, both on an organizational and individual level. -- Bullies in the Workplace  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. The fact that the phrase "going postal" has become common workplace jargon is a significant commentary. While workplace murders and assaults are in the media, far more frequent are incidents of bullying and intimidation. -- Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Back to Basics  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. In the wake of tragedy, leaders are faced with challenges that stretch their abilities and skills. In this global economy of rapid change and increasing complexity, many leaders struggle to lead their companies in the right direction. Now, more than ever, there is increased uncertainty, more complexity, and more chaos. -- Sustaining Results: Balancing People, Values and Business  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. In the last few years several books have addressed why some companies are more enduring than others. What distinguishes the great from the merely good? What factors contribute to sustaining success in today’s rapidly changing economic environment? Built to Last, Good to Great, Hidden Value, The Knowing-Doing Gap, and Peak Performance are just a few of the books that are providing answers. -- The Art of Positive Emotions: What is Your Attribution Style?  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. Everyone knows that when people feel good, they work better, are more creative and more productive. The ability to inspire positive feelings in others is a key leadership quality. Good feelings are like lubrication to the brain - mental efficiency goes up, memory is sharpened, people can understand directions and make better decisions. -- Values-Centered Leadership: Walking the Talk  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. All organizations have a mission statement and a set of values or guiding principles. They include such items as Integrity, Customer Service, Quality, Respect, High Performance, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. Often these words are prominently displayed on plaques, posters, laminated cards, and even screen savers. -- Leadership: Facing Moral and Ethical Dilemmas  By : Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D. In 2001 in the U.S. alone, 257 public companies with $258 billion in assets declared bankruptcy. This was a huge increase over the previous year's record of 176 companies with $95 billion. --	Customized Newsletter Services: All-in-One Ezine Services, How to Broadcast Your Ezine, 25 Proven Ways to Grow Your Ezine List - click on this link. Newsletter Nuggets: Bi-monthly ezine with tips to make your ezine tasks easy - click on this link. Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service

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