Optimism | Achieved Strategies

I Want My Life to Count for Something

Posted on25. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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Did you know we spend about 1/3 of our life at work? No kidding. When you add up all the hours between 8-5 it’s approximately 1/3 of your life, according to Gallup. In that same research, Gallup cites that up to 25% of our overall life satisfaction comes from our work. In short we spend [...]

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Create Optimism in Uncertain Times

Posted on18. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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The frustrations and concerns about how to “remain calm and carry on” as a leader in these times can be overwhelming. In these days where uncertainty and anxiety about today and the future is topic numero uno, what’s a leader to do? You have influence over the mood, the vibe of your team’s work environment. [...]

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Draw Your Line in the Sand

Posted on15. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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There’s both opportunity and heavy lifting needed to improve the workplace environment in America. According to Gallup’s Work Environment Index, for over 3 years US workplaces can hardly crack a score of 50 on the well-being index. This is out of a score of 100 measuring ideal employee well-being. Gallup includes in its Work Environment [...]

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Leadership Brief: Creating Good Cheer at Work

Posted on14. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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Why does the simple act of asking a customer his name spread good cheer? Why does stopping to ask a co-worker how her weekend was make her smile? Simple. It’s a friendly gesture showing that you care. And couldn’t we all use a little extra cheer and care in our life in these anxious, [...]

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12 Characteristics Of A Dreamy Workplace Community

Posted on04. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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Doesn’t it make sense that because we spend so many hours at work that it be a bright spot in our life? Sure some have the luxury of working remotely or co-working where regular interaction with the same people is dramatically less. For those, however, that go to the same place every day and interact [...]

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Promoting a Vibe of Optimism at Work

Posted on01. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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We often read about the traits and perceptions of optimistic or pessimistic people. But what about optimism as a mood within a team? A company? And by optimistic mood I’m referring to a vibe, or tone, that invites the safe exploration of possibility, innovation, invention, and collaboration. Employees at all levels believe they are encouraged [...]

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Raise Your Game. Counter Bad News.

Posted on12. Jul, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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We just can’t seem to get a break from the bad news: Job loss continues. America is poised to default on its debts. Harry Potter movies are ending. Given the perpetual state of bad news, I can’t help but wonder what can be done to lighten the mood. Since we spend most of our days [...]