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These blog posts explore various principles of positive psychology—and how we can use them to get organizations ready for anything.

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August 24, 2020August 7, 2021

Let’s Get Growing!

In her August 24 Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week video, Bobbie LaPorte shifts from COVID-19 response to a new focus on growth, opportunity, and possibility. She shares some practical tips for dealing with budget cuts and finding ways to adopt a possibilities mindset to build capacity in your team.

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Your Best Next Move: "Capacity Building in Your Team"
August 17, 2020September 15, 2024

Capacity Building in Your Team

As leaders in these uncertain times, it can be comforting when someone on your team says, “Tell me what to do.” After all, we’re used to being in charge and having a sense of control. But in her August 18 “Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week” video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how sometimes asking questions is sometimes better than providing answers.

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August 10, 2020May 2, 2021

Give yourself a break!

With all that you've been through over these last few months, it's essential that you take a break and get a change of scenery—whether that means getting away for a real vacation or a closer-to-home "staycation." As Bobbie LaPorte explains in her August 10 "Coronavirus Tip of the Week" video, it's essential that you disconnect from work and give yourself some time to heal and renew.

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August 3, 2020May 2, 2021

a simple tip to help you REALLY listen

During these difficult times, it’s more important than ever to be an empathetic leader. And that means listening to your team members without getting distracted or defensive. In her August 3 “Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week” video, Bobbie shares a simple tip to help you REALLY listen.

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July 27, 2020July 13, 2021

Helpful ideas for motivating your team

Motivation has always been a leadership challenge—and it's even more difficult now, when people are anxious, uncertain, and feeling "stuck" during Shelter-in-Place. In her July 27 “Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week” video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how getting to know your team members better can help you understand what motivates each one of them. 

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July 20, 2020May 2, 2021

My Personal Curveball: Losing Mo

Bobbie LaPorte shares a very personal curveball—the sudden loss of her beloved Golden Retriever Mo—in her July 20 "Coronavirus Curveball" video. It is incredibly painful to lose a beloved friend and companion, but it can also lead to a new appreciation for the gifts we are given.

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July 13, 2020May 2, 2021

Leadership influence and impact

There's no question that leadership looks very different in today's world. In her July 13 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how being more self-aware, vulnerable, and open to other perspectives can make a significant shift in your leadership influence and impact.

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July 6, 2020July 12, 2021

The surprising power of small wins

Today many of us feel distracted, worried, and not as productive as we'd like to be. In her July 6 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte talks about the surprising power of "small wins"—and how you can leverage them to motivate bigger achievements.

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June 29, 2020July 12, 2021

A simple tip for calming your own brain down

In these times of great uncertainty and anxiety, it's more important than ever to be an empathetic leader. But that's also more challenging when you yourself are operating in a "high threat" state. In her June 29 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a simple tip for calming your own brain down so you can really listen to others.

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June 22, 2020May 2, 2021

a simple visual tool that can keep you from feeling overwhelmed

Operating in constant “stress mode” can lead to psychological, physiological, and cognitive impairment, making it harder to make good decisions and lead your team forward. 

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