K&F CH 7
flow
state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake
mindlessness
state of reduced attention expressed in behavior that is rigid or thoughtless
positive deviance
successful performance that dramatically exceeds the norm in a positive direction -associated with: higher overall job performance less burnout increased commitment higher job satisfaction fewer sick days
mindfulness
the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose
resilience
the capacity to consistently bounce back from adversity and to sustain yourself in the face of challenges
positive organizational behavior
the study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths and the psychological capacities that can be measured, developed, and effectively managed for improvement performance in today's workplace
the power of positive emotions
they are contagious, they can offset negative emotions
positive psychological capital
those with high levels of PsyCap have high levels of Hope Efficacy Resilience Optimism (HERO)
organizational practices
training support programs human resource practices, programs, and policies
way power and will power
two components of hope
they are contagious
upward spirals of positivity, where positive behaviors, feelings, and attitudes feed your own and those of others in a continual, reinforcing process
optimism
view successes as due to their personal, permanent, and pervasive causes, and negative events to external, temporary, and situation-specific causes
more confident and positive
when efficacy is HIGH, leads to being
meaningfulness
when someone feels a sense of belonging and serving something that is bigger than self
flourishing
reflects the extent to which our lives contain PERMA
organizational values
restorative justice compassion temperance
your perspective about how to overcome challenges in your life
positive emotions broaden
spread of positive emotions
positive emotions build on themselves resulting in a
achievement
A = pertaining to the extent to which you have a self-directed life, containing achievement for its own sake
engagement
E = the extent to which you are physically, cognitively, and emotionally involved with an activity, task, or project
meaning
M =
positive emotions
P =
relationships
R = positive emotions are associated with activities involving others
how positivity works
positive emotions, mindfulness & psychological capital and signature strengths --> positivity from person factors organizational culture and climate --> positivity from situation factors positivity from person and situation factors --> positive outcomes
negative emotions
are limiting -spur you to act in narrow or specific ways
positive emotions
are resources that fuel individual, group, and organizational success -help build social, psychological, and physical resources -combat negative emotions -broaden your mindset, open you to consider new things -have benefits which endure over long periods of time
inhibitors of mindfulness
attentional deficit and attentional hyperactivity
efficacy
confidence in your ability to do something
strategies to increase positivity
create high-quality connections cultivate kindness develop distractions dispute negative self-talks and thoughts
the world around you and your ability to deal with inherent challenges and opportunities
efficacy influences
benefits of virtuous leadership
financial performance customer satisfaction positive organizational climate measures of organizational effectiveness
virtuous leadership
greater good trust integrity forgiveness
attentional hyperactivity
happens when our minds are racing or wandering, resulting in compulsive daydreaming or fantasizing
willpower
having a goal and the determination to achieve it
attentional deficit
inability to focus vividly on an object
benefits of mindfulness
increased physical, mental and interpersonal effectiveness -more effective communication -more balanced emotions -personal satisfaction
social support
is the amount of perceived helpfulness derived from social relationships
well-being
is the combined impact of five elements (PERMA)
way power
means for achieving the goal -need to see alternative paths to achieve the goal
interpersonal communication
mindfulness improves
present moment
mindfulness is in the
unfolding of experience moment by moment
mindfulness is nonjudgmental to the
attentional balance
mindfulness requires
the brain works in ways that detract from staying focused
mindfulness requires effort because
automatic
mindlessness is
poor mental and physical health
mindlessness is associated with
a failure to control emotions
mindlessness is typified by
information processing
mindlessness requires minimal
they can offset negative emotions
need multiple positive experiences to counter a negative experience
flourish
occurs with achievement is pursued for its own sake
self-inspirational
optimism is
realistic and flexible
optimists are
positive emotions have desirable effects on
organizational commitment creativity decision making intentions to quit performance stress
creating a climate that fosters positive OB
organizational values organizational practices virtuous leadership
the benefits of positive OB
positive deviance
strengthens relationships with others
positive emotions