How To Leverage The Power Of The Pack To Create Gender Equality Forbes, Amy Blankson March 1, 2018 This January, I made my inaugural trip to the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas to interview women for my series on Women Execs in Tech. Although I knew crowds in excess of 180,000 were expected, I…
5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure Experience Life, Elizabeth Millard March 2018 These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on. There are people who seem unflappable in chaotic and high-pressure moments: the unrealistic deadline, the hair-pin coastal drive, the medical emergency. And then there are the rest of us. A…
5 Simple Ways to Create a Stress-free Home, According to a Happiness Expert CNBC, Zameena Mejia February 21, 2018 For Americans working hard to perform well at their jobs, the cost of success may come in the form of poor health, stress and burnout. Roughly 63 percent of U.S. workers said they regularly engage in…
How to Envision—and Reach—Your Big Potential Success Magazine, Shawn Achor February 20, 2018 If you ever brought home a bad grade, or just one below your normal standard, you probably remember an uncomfortable talk with your parents. They weren’t mad—just disappointed. You hadn’t lived up to your potential. If you’re a parent now, you might see things…
Why You Might Be Thinking About Success All Wrong Mind Body Green, Shawn Achor February 13, 2018 In Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being, positive psychology expert Shawn Achor reveals his top strategies for achieving success in your career and personal life. His secret? Build other people up first.…
Do Women’s Networking Events Move the Needle on Equality? Harvard Business Review, Shawn Achor February 13, 2018 Recently, I was flying home from the Conference for Women, where I had been invited to speak. I was carefully holding a copy of the conference program on my lap — my mom likes to save them, and I…
Gold Medal Gymnast Takes On Gender Equality In Silicon Valley: Fighting Bias Through Investment Forbes, Amy Blankson January 25, 2018 Elite athletes are known for their work ethic, their endurance, their passion, and their unparalleled drive to achieve. So, it’s not that surprising that an All-Star gymnast would be drawn to the cut-throat, sink-or-swim world…
Why Turning Tech Pink is Not the Answer Forbes, Amy Blankson January 16, 2018 Jayne Groll is co-founder and CEO of the DevOps Institute and has accumulated a wealth of IT credentials throughout her career. Her 25 years in senior IT management have positioned her as a sounding board for individuals hoping to delve deeper…
We’re Better Together Live Happy, Michelle Gielan + Shawn Achor January 22, 2018 Connect with others to transform your happiness. Michelle Gielan: Shawn, what led you to write your new book, Big Potential?Shawn Achor: Since writing The Happiness Advantage, I had a huge discovery. I became a father as you know [Note: Shawn and Michelle are married happiness researchers], and…
How to Set the Mood for a Positive Day Success, Shawn Achor January 12, 2018 Our physical environment can have an enormous impact on our well-being. Although we don’t have complete control over our surroundings, we can make specific efforts to infuse them with positivity. Think about your office: What feelings does it inspire? People who…
