What is the single biggest determinant of your happiness? The answer to this question, as you probably already know, is not wealth, fame, beauty, or power. Rather, it is how others—particularly those ...

The human brain processes negative information differently than positive input, explaining why one pessimistic comment can overshadow ten encouraging ones. This “negativity bias” evolved as a survival ...

It can be hard to keep up a positive spirit when someone around you always thinks negatively. Some people have a negative outlook towards life and because they are always complaining, sharing your ...

Sometimes, on social media, well-meaning people give this advice: “Stay away from negative people.” It always troubles me. I can understand avoiding “toxic” people such as bullies, sociopaths, ...

I've been working with "Renata," a senior strategic leader who is well thought of in her organization, for a while now. Last week, however, we were deep in a conversation about stakeholder management, ...