Positively Different

Bullying

Workplace Bullying: Types, Intervention, Prevention

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on March 29, 2023

Organizations are systems, and bullying prevention mechanisms should be built into these systems.

Organizations are systems, and bullying prevention mechanisms should be built into these systems.

Career

How to Overcome the Trauma of Teamwork

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on March 26, 2023

Bad collaboration experiences can turn us into lone wolves.

Bad collaboration experiences can turn us into lone wolves.

Stress

Research Is In: Work Stress Is Not “Just in Your Head”

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on January 27, 2023

Currently, 43 percent of employees are “often” or “always” exhausted at the end of work. The culture of the workplace needs to shift systemically to address toxic stress.

Currently, 43 percent of employees are “often” or “always” exhausted at the end of work. The culture of the workplace needs to shift systemically to address toxic stress.

Career

How to Free Mental Space When Work Demands Keep Growing

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on December 29, 2022

The world and the work can be overwhelming. Releasing some secondary priorities preserves our capacity to capture what matters most. 

The world and the work can be overwhelming. Releasing some secondary priorities preserves our capacity to capture what matters most. 

Stress

Have Yourself an Inclusive Holiday Season at Work

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on December 19, 2022

Leaders, office party planners, and thoughtful colleagues must think carefully about making holidays considerate and inclusive. It does not have to be hard.

Leaders, office party planners, and thoughtful colleagues must think carefully about making holidays considerate and inclusive. It does not have to be hard.

Career

US Surgeon General: Work Impacts Health and Well-Being

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on October 22, 2022

Work conditions harmed the mental health of 84% of employees. The new US Surgeon General's guidance on workplace mental health and well-being can help employers do better.

Work conditions harmed the mental health of 84% of employees. The new US Surgeon General's guidance on workplace mental health and well-being can help employers do better.

Burnout

Well-Being at Work: Between Burnout and Quiet Quitting

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

In a healthy workplace, performance and well-being are not in conflict. In fact, there is an element of performance within a scientific definition of well-being.

In a healthy workplace, performance and well-being are not in conflict. In fact, there is an element of performance within a scientific definition of well-being.

Career

How to Build Belonging Through Allyship

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on September 28, 2022

Many people and groups feel that the world denies their inclusion. The problem is not on members of these groups to fix: Kindness is a collective responsibility.

Many people and groups feel that the world denies their inclusion. The problem is not on members of these groups to fix: Kindness is a collective responsibility.

Career

Are There Limits to Authenticity at Work?

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on September 27, 2022

Can authenticity at work go too far? Yes, if it results in harming others. Workplace systems need to support both individual freedom and everyone's freedom from harm.

Can authenticity at work go too far? Yes, if it results in harming others. Workplace systems need to support both individual freedom and everyone's freedom from harm.

Career

Practice Emotional Inclusion at Work, Not Toxic Positivity

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on June 29, 2022

Faking and suppressing emotions at work often backfires. We need authenticity and the safety of being our true emotional selves—we need emotional inclusion.

Faking and suppressing emotions at work often backfires. We need authenticity and the safety of being our true emotional selves—we need emotional inclusion.

Moral Injury

Identifying and Addressing Moral Injury at Work

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on April 11, 2022

The focus of addressing moral injury should be on fixing faulty organizational systems, along with supporting injured—but not "faulty"—individuals.

The focus of addressing moral injury should be on fixing faulty organizational systems, along with supporting injured—but not "faulty"—individuals.

Moral Injury

How to Identify and Address Moral Injury at Work

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on April 11, 2022

What if the problem we typically call “burnout” is not just burnout? What if it is something more insidious: moral injury?

What if the problem we typically call “burnout” is not just burnout? What if it is something more insidious: moral injury?

Trauma

How to Heal From Stress and Trauma: Lessons From Kintsugi

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on March 23, 2022

When the cracks of stress, strain, and trauma in our lives show, we can turn our brokenness into beauty, as illustrated by the Japanese art of kintsugi.

When the cracks of stress, strain, and trauma in our lives show, we can turn our brokenness into beauty, as illustrated by the Japanese art of kintsugi.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity, Talent, and the Promise of Hybrid Work

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on March 22, 2022

Can hybrid work support unique minds and neurodivergent talent? Only if it is done right.

Can hybrid work support unique minds and neurodivergent talent? Only if it is done right.

Career

Life Should Come First in Life-Work Balance

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on January 13, 2022

Are you striving for work-life balance—and failing? How about striving for a life balance instead?

Are you striving for work-life balance—and failing? How about striving for a life balance instead?