How can an employer create an upbeat workplace? By not telling people to be positive.

To be happy, research suggests, earning a high salary isn’t enough. Once you have met your basic needs, satisfaction comes from developing an expertise.

Lesson: “Never give up” is bad advice. Real winners don’t hesitate to walk away from an unsuccessful venture. Contrary to popular belief, if you want to [...]

Lessons from a nuclear submarine.

It’s a paradox: Shouldn’t the most accomplished be well equipped to make choices that maximize life satisfaction?

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A new survey reveals what employees care about most. Money doesn't make the list.

Is "follow your passion" good advice when it comes to doing meaningful work? Research says no, but you still have to find a way to do great work.

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Navy SEAL platoon leader James Waters explains what keeps elite operators going and how you can apply this type of grit to your own challenges.

Here's what the research says really produces motivation.

Encourage people to do something for its own sake, not for its benefits.

Steve J. Martin, coauthor of “The Small Big: Small Changes That Spark Big Influence,” on the little things that persuade.

I’ve posted about getting people to like you, winning arguments and FBI methods for negotiation — but let’s take it to the next level. There are ways to deal with people who are difficult but brass tacks here, folks: most of the people who cause you problems aren’t going anywhere.

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If you’re a procrastinator, consider setting deadlines for yourself that have tough consequences if you miss them.