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Elizabeth W. Dunn

Elizabeth W. Dunn, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.

By Elizabeth W. Dunn, Michael I. Norton | June 18, 2013

Studies show giving makes people happy, and happiness makes people give--but not always. Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton offer three ways to help…

Why Kind Workplaces Are More Successful

Free and online: Join us Wednesday, April 30, from 3–4 p.m. PT for a virtual fireside chat to explore how kindness and positive workplaces enhance organizational success and the bottom line.

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Are You the A*Hole?

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