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Articles: Nine Steps to Achieving Flow in Your Work

A state of "flow" is key to job happiness. But what is flow? Why is it important? And how can we achieve it on a regular basis at work?

Articles: You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence

A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.

Articles: How to Foster Group Creativity

In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.

Articles: Five Tips for Reaching Your Creative Potential

Jonah Lehrer's new book shows that creativity is not a single gift possessed by the lucky few. It’s a variety of distinct thought processes that we can all learn to use more effectively.

Articles: How Creativity Works

Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explores how neuroscientific discoveries have helped us understand the ways we imagine new things.

Articles: How to Relieve Stress

Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.

Research Digest Items: The Benefits of Bringing Work Home

Articles: The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence

A new study suggests EI can be used for evil as well as good.

Research Digest Items: Managers with Empathy Might Improve Employee Health

Articles: Can We Find Happiness at Work?

Srikumar Rao, the “happiness guru” of the business world, discusses his ideas for finding joy and meaning in your job--part of Greater Good's podcast series.

Articles: Fake Smiles May Be Bad for Your Health

A new study suggests how our facial expressions affect our happiness.

Articles: Want Happy Workers? Sometimes a Plant is Enough

Refuting the management experts, a recent study suggests employees should be free to decorate their own workspaces.

Research Digest Items: A Positive Mood Boosts Creativity

Research Digest Items: Positive Workplaces, Positive Families

Articles: Busy People Are Happy People

Why a life of leisure may not bring us happiness.