My Dissertation Video
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Primers on Optimism at Work
The Benefits of Optimism at Work to check out my primer on the benefits of optimism at work.
The Frost Optimistic Workplace Model check out my primer on the essential elements of an optimistic workplace.
The Optimistic Leadership in Action worksheet is a tool you can use to help strategize how to implement the optimistic leadership approach in your organization.
Related References
The Life is Good Playmakers
The foundation of my dissertation was based on the philosophy of the Life is Good Playmakers. The Playmakers provide workshops and resources for childcare professionals to help them create healing, life-changing relationships with children impacted by trauma. Click here to learn more!
Important Researchers
Martin Seligman has long been considered the father of Positive Psychology and his ground breaking research has influenced optimism researchers around the world.
Charles Carver and Micheal Scheier, and Micheal Bridges validated that Life Orientation Test – Revised one of the most widely used scales to measure optimism.
Sonja Lyubomirsky, Kennon M. Sheldon, and David Schkade’s research on happiness has provided additional support for optimism research.
Michelle Gielan wrote this really great easy to digest article about optimism that I love to point people to when they’re curious about optimism.
Interesting Websites
Greater Good Magazine has loads of easy to digest articles on optimism and subjective well-being.
The Positive Psychology Center continues to conduct research on positive psychology, resilience, and grit.
PositivePsychology.com is a community of practitioners that offers a knowledge base and a a wealth of resources on positive psychology.
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