Co-authored by Abigail Ramos and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. Authentic leadership styles can boost job performance, aid in navigating difficult situations, lift employee spirits, and boost productivity.

Sure, we know that feelings are highly contagious, and being positive can help others around us to feel the same, but let’s be honest for a moment: sometimes life isn’t all rainbows. Some days aren’t ...

Positivity is a power. No, make that a “superhuman” power. While it may not grant us the ability to be “faster than a speeding bullet” or “more powerful than a locomotive,” it undeniably plays a ...

Much of the time, 2020 has felt like a never-ending newsreel of hardships that made it easy to feel disillusioned with the world. Nearly seven in 10 U.S. workers have said that navigating this ...

An overemphasis on relentless optimism can obscure deeper insecurities and hinder genuine human connection. Authentic workplace environments, where all experiences are valued and understood, foster ...

“Good vibes only” is a catchy phrase often thrown around and happily accepted outside the workplace, but when it’s used in a professional setting, you should take note. To promote optimism, some ...

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career ...

In the modern workplace culture, a concerning phenomenon has emerged: "pleasanteeism," where employees feel compelled to ...

In the workplace, toxic positivity can be especially harmful. It can make individuals feel invalidated, unseen and unheard. Often, a toxic positivity offender genuinely believes that he or she is ...