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 ...

Work is often expected to be relentlessly optimistic, a place of constant positivity, where every opportunity is met with a big, toothy smile, and setbacks are brushed off with motivational quotes and ...

This spring was a heart-wrenching one for me, as it was for many across the world. Though I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, India, a place where so many of my family members and friends still live, ...

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A series of scandals, whistleblowing cases and public testimonies by employees at these companies illustrate what can go wrong when bosses oversell the good times and their positivity turns toxic. At ...

Retaining top talent has never been more challenging. Employees are no longer resigning en masse, but companies would be wise not to get complacent. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, ...

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.

This post is part two of a four-part series Leaders have an incredibly underused opportunity to promote greater workplace well-being, productivity, and collaboration by creating a positive environment ...

A business consultant has observed that glossing, a form of toxic positivity, is prevalent in workplaces. Leaders can set the tone for glossing, creating a culture of fear and guarded behavior.

Natural gas customers can expect to pay about $5 more a month. Typical electric customers will pay about $20 more a month. A family wants changes to Connecticut law after their friend and baby died in ...

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