When people exercise, we talk about endorphins, but endorphins are just short-term. The reason why exercise is valuable is it trains your brain to believe, 'My behavior matters,' which is optimism.
Shawn AchorRead
Positive and engaged brains are a company's greatest assets. More than time and even more than productivity, people must be happy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A positive work environment enhances employee value and productivity.
Shawn Achor emphasizes that the mental well-being and happiness of employees are more important than traditional metrics like time and productivity. When employees are positive and engaged, their contributions become invaluable assets to the organization, leading to greater success and innovation.
Themes
HappinessEngagementProductivityWorkplaceSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a company meeting, use this quote to highlight the importance of employee well-being.
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Constantly scanning the world for the negative comes with a great cost. It undercuts our creativity, raises our stress levels, and lowers our motivation and ability to accomplish goals.
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