The fastest way to disengage an employee is to tell him his work is meaningful only because of the paycheck.
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 AchorYou spend money on Internet connection for your employees. Why not spend money on the energy that fuels their brains?
Shawn AchorThe contents of the glass donโt matter; whatโs more important is to realize thereโs a pitcher of water nearby. In other words, we have the capacity to refill the glass, or to change our outlook.
Shawn Achor