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Many times we treat our mind as if it were a random number generator. We ruminate on what floats to the surface from the murky depths of our past, instead of focusing on the “here and now.”I’m reminded of transparent plastic hoppers used to select the winning lottery ticket. Locus of control (carried to its logical conclusion) necessitates that you take control of your inner recess. Turn the page…
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In an HBR blog post, Schwartz defines the phenomenon of negative emotional contagion at work. Specifically, he suggests that one bad employee can pollute the entire office culture. Manager mood is especially significant because “Leaders, by virtue of their authority, exert a disproportionate impact on the mood of those they supervise.” Turn the page…
Jackie Gilbert is a Professor of Management in the Middle Tennessee State University College of Business.
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