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How do we really create positive change in our lives and in our organizations? This topic has been taken up in many disciplines from sociology and psychology to management science and organizational behavior. Six Sigma, Gap analysis, and Threat Analysis all propose that the most effective way to change is to look into what’s wrong and find solutions (or consultants with solutions) to fix our problems. Such processes are reactive, evoke negative emotions at the start, and are limited in terms of ultimate innovation and change (Fredrickson, 2009). Humans, like all animals, have evolved with a strong negativity bias (Baumeister...

In 2012, I co-founded a certification program in applied positive psychology (CAPP)**, the science of human wellbeing and flourishing. It’s now 2018 and I have a special opportunity to teach a special section of CAPP in Midland, Michigan. Our first of seven onsite meetings was last week and I’m in the afterglow of this specialness -- the novelty, inspiration and possibility. There are so many reasons why what we are doing in Midland is special. First, a special shout out to Kathy Snyder, a MAPP grad and colleague who lives and works in Midland and has been a key contributor to...

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