[Ailist] FW: The power of positive emotions in workplace

[Bruce Elkin]

Here¹s an interesting short bit from the HeartMath folks about why positive
emotions are important in the work place.
Cheers!
Bruce
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Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 16:09:41 -0500
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  We spend a lot of time in this column helping people  understand just how
important emotions are. In fact, you could say emotions are  our business!
Some people, however, are quick to conclude that emotional  management is
not a business skill. The workplace is no place for all this  'emotional'
stuff. 
    
 Not! The fact is the workplace and just about any place we  humans gather
is filled with emotions. They bring texture to our lives and are  an
important aspect of being human. Our ability to feel emotions separates us
from reptiles and snakes. Our ability to manage them separates us from cats
and dogs. 
  
  The trouble is most people focus on and give more energy to  the wrong
emotions. They don't  hesitate talking about how angry, anxious or
frustrated they are about a new company  policy, a deadline or a co worker.
Yet they will avoid talking about care, compassion  or love, for fear
(another emotion!) of being seen as soft or non professional.  What¹s wrong
with this picture? 
  
  People and organizations are literally starving for more of  the positive
stuff: appreciation for someone¹s talents; care for a teammate;  compassion
for a colleague; a passion for excellence.
  
  You know how much better you feel when you perform well. But  you also
work better when you feel better.   Want some proof?  Look at this  list of
studies that demonstrate the benefits of positive emotions:
* Increased cognitive flexibility  (Ashby et  al., 1999)
* Improved memory  (Isen et al., 1978)
* Improved decision making  (Carnevale  & Isen, 1986)
* Increased creativity and innovative problem  solving  (Isen  et al., 1987)
* Improved job performance & achievement  (Wright  & Staw, 1994; Staw et
al.,1994) 
* Improved clinical problem solving  (Estrada et  al.,1997)
* Increased longevity  (Danner et  al., 2001)
* Reduced morbidity  (Goldman et  al, 1996; Russek & Schwartz, 1997)
  Harness the power of positive emotions. Eat them up and dish  them out.
You are what you feel.   Take care,
    Kim Allen
    
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