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Character Strengths Matter
What are the elements of good character? The Values in Action (VIA) project identified 24 qualities such as creative, authentic, loving, forgiving, kind, persistent, prudent, and brave, calling them character strengths. Character strengths are elements of good character valued across time and around the world.
Ideal resource for teaching and applying character strengths.
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10 Tried and True Methods for Increasing Well-Being
Since the dawn of late night television, everyone is working on their top 10 lists. Here is one list that is here to stay. Scientifically

How Love Creates Health
Love contributes to health. It doesn’t stop with counting blessings. It’s not abstract. It’s deeply physical. Let’s follow the argument made by Barbara Fredrickson during

You can….Profit From the Positive
There are so many good books coming out these days! It’s hard to keep up. But if you still have some beach reading time, I

Employee Development on a Shoestring
Here at Positive Business DC we like to promote books that we think are helpful for creating positive businesses. And one of Gallup’s Q12 (i.e.

Bouncing Back: Myths and Characteristics of Resilience
I have taught resilience to business execs and Army sergeants. And the same myths come up every time when I ask about their definition of

Virtuous Business Practices – an interview with Dr. Kim Cameron
Dr. Kim Cameron is the William Russell Professor of Management & Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and the co-founder

Positive Psychology in Practice in the DC Metro Area
Here at Positive Business DC we are always looking for organizations who are implementing positive psychology in the workplace. As the nation’s capital we hope

Positive Practices Around the World
Positive psychology training is being implemented in many countries around the world, and not only are we starting to see the positive effects but also