By Elizabeth Scott, MS and Medically reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS What Is Optimism? Optimism is a mental attitude characterized...

Having a cheery disposition can influence more than just your mood. "People who are optimistic are more committed to their goals, are...

Have you ever run into an optimist? Most who do walk away energized, enthusiastic, motivated and, well optimistic. Now contrast that to...

(From Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman, Ph.D.) If you hang your mental response to adversity, you can cope with setbacks much better....

You have probably had someone tell you to "look on the bright side" or to "see the cup as half full." Chances are good that the people...

Is your glass half empty rather than half full? Do you feel as if you’re carrying the world on your shoulders? Do you criticise yourself...

Did you know your brain is like a computer’s operating system. If have watched the Rich Habits, Poor Habits videos with Tom Corley, I’m...

Positive psychology studies the strengths, emotions and virtues that enable people and communities to prosper and realise their...

You have successfully embarked on delegation initiatives but would like to move towards empowerment. Read on to find out what an...

Despite being in support of empowerment, many leaders find themselves going back to their old management style because they have trouble...

INTERACTIVE self-assessment. As a manager or senior leader, you have a key role to play in ensuring that your team operates at peak...

Empowered teams have increased levels of responsibility and authority over the work that they do, giving them the autonomy to plan and...

Continuing Professional Development (CDP) is a process through which organisations can ensure the ongoing development and enhancement of...

Although individuals have a responsibility to take ownership of their own development, line managers can also play a key role in ...

Part of your role as a manager or leader is to encourage the development of your team. This task enables you to keep a record of...

This self-assessment allows you to review how effectively you plan development at team level. It will help you to establish actions that...

Do you often look at confident people and wish you could be like them? Well, the good news is you can! Confidence isn't something people...

Good communication is one of the best ways to have a positive impact. It is not just about what you say and write, but also about how you...

Do you feel like you wear a mask every time you go to work? Do you feel like you don’t really know what you’re doing? Do you worry that...

What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is our sense of personal value or self-worth There are three different types of self-esteem: Global or...