Happiness is not the belief that we don't need to change; it's the realization that we can.
Shawn AchorWhen a manager openly expresses his faith in an employee's skill, he doesn't just improve mood and motivation; he actually improves their likelihood of succeeding.
Shawn AchorThe contents of the glass don’t matter; what’s more important is to realize there’s a pitcher of water nearby. In other words, we have the capacity to refill the glass, or to change our outlook.
Shawn AchorThe fastest way to disengage an employee is to tell him his work is meaningful only because of the paycheck.
Shawn Achor