by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Psychological Capital (PsyCap for short) is a framework that organizational psychologists use to predict important outcomes like job satisfaction, job performance, organizational commitment, and absenteeism. Many companies have bought into this concept and...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When work or life feels like it is falling apart, it is challenging for me to stay positive. This year, I have started a gratitude practice. When I set goals for 2020, I created a “Good Things” spreadsheet. Every Saturday, I list at least three good things that...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Interviews are fun way to learn and share information. If you are a content creator (i.e., blogger, vlogger, podcaster), ask others to let you interview them and say yes when you are asked by others. I met Terrass “Razz” Misher when we set up an...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Guest post by Rebecca Watkins, artist. I was looking straight at the face of one of my favorite students and I couldn’t recall her name. “¡Excelente, señorita!” Once again, I successfully hid my memory issues from my students and coworkers by referring to...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Over the past couple of years, I have written a series of articles about individuals I like to call “productivity superheroes.” These people have mastered the art of being organized. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias discusses the main characteristics...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Picture a traditional law firm…go ahead…seriously. I see a downtown building with mirrored glass windows. The lobby is large with marble floors and richly stained wood. The waiting room furniture is leather and mahogany. On the upper floors, the walls are...
