Understudied relative to other forms of intentional community, and under-recognized in policy-making circles, urban cohousing communities situate wellbeing as simultaneously social and subjective, while catering for groups of people so diverse in age. Collaborative Happiness looks at two such urban cohousing communities: Kankanmori, in Tokyo; and Quayside Village, in Vancouver. In expanding beyond mainstream approaches to happiness focused exclusively on the individual, Quayside Village and Kankanmori provide an alternative model for how to understand and practice the good life in an increasingly urbanized world marked by crisis of both social and environmental sustainability.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Are you an Upholder, a Questioner, an Obliger, or a Rebel? From the author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project comes a groundbreaking analysis of personality type that “will immediately improve every area of your life” (Melissa Urban, co-founder of the Whole30). During her multibook investigation into human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the seemingly dry question “How do I respond to expectations?” we gain explosive self-knowledge. She discovered that based on their answer, people fit into Four Tendencies: • Upholders meet outer and inner expectations readily. “Discipline is my freedom.” • Questioners meet inner expectations, but meet outer expectations only if they make sense. “If you convince me why, I’ll comply.” • Obligers (the largest Tendency) meet outer expectations, but struggle to meet inner expectations—therefore, they need outer accountability to meet inner expectations. “You can count on me, and I’m counting on you to count on me.” • Rebels (the smallest group) resist all expectations, outer and inner alike. They do what they choose to do, when they choose to do it, and typically they don’t tell themselves what to do. “You can’t make me, and neither can I.” Our Tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior, so using this framework allows us to make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress, and engage more effectively. It’s far easier to succeed when you know what works for you. With sharp insight, compelling research, and hilarious examples, The Four Tendencies will help you get happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative.
An instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold! Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.
Unlock the Secrets to a Happier, More Productive Workplace! Are you tired of the same old workplace routine? Feeling uninspired, unmotivated, and stuck in a cycle of stress and burnout? It's time to break free from the mundane and discover the transformative power of happiness at work! Introducing "The Science of Happiness at Work: Creating a Positive and Productive Workplace Culture." This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey to uncover the hidden secrets behind fostering a positive and thriving work environment. Why Happiness Matters: Happiness isn't just a feel-good emotion; it's a game-changer for productivity and job satisfaction. Studies show that happy employees are more engaged, creative, and resilient. They go above and beyond, leading to increased productivity and overall success for your organization. Unleash the Power of Positive Psychology: Discover the science-backed principles of positive psychology that will revolutionize your workplace. Learn how to tap into employee strengths, promote positive emotions, and create a culture of meaning and purpose. Build a Positive Workplace Culture: Are you ready to transform your workplace into a hub of positivity and collaboration? Learn how to nurture an inclusive culture that fosters trust, open communication, and a sense of belonging. Watch as productivity soars and employee morale reaches new heights! Overcome Barriers to Happiness: Every workplace faces challenges, but "The Science of Happiness at Work" equips you with the tools to conquer them. Say goodbye to stress, burnout, and poor communication. Say hello to a workplace that thrives on support, recognition, and well-being. Embrace the Neuroscience of Happiness: Explore the fascinating neurobiology of happiness and its profound impact on decision-making, stress management, and resilience. Unravel the secrets of a brain that is wired for success and satisfaction. Empower Your Leaders: Strong leadership is the cornerstone of a happy and productive workplace. Discover how leaders can champion happiness initiatives, lead by example, and inspire their teams to greatness. Implement Happiness Strategies: With a step-by-step roadmap, this book guides you through the implementation of happiness initiatives that will revolutionize your organization. Empower your employees through autonomy, create a culture of recognition, and promote work-life balance like never before. Sustain a Culture of Happiness: Sustainable happiness is not a fleeting trend; it's a way of life. Learn how to keep the momentum going, measure progress, and continuously improve your workplace culture for the long haul. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will change your workplace forever? "The Science of Happiness at Work" is your ticket to a brighter, more fulfilling future. Join the ranks of renowned organizations like Google, Zappos, and Patagonia, who have harnessed the power of happiness to achieve unparalleled success. It's time to invest in your most valuable asset – your employees – and reap the rewards of a thriving, positive, and productive workplace culture. Get your copy of "The Science of Happiness at Work" today and embark on a path to workplace transformation. Unlock the secrets to a happier, more productive workforce, and watch your organization soar to new heights of success.
How networked technology enables the emergence of a new collaborative society. Humans are hard-wired for collaboration, and new technologies of communication act as a super-amplifier of our natural collaborative mindset. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series examines the emergence of a new kind of social collaboration enabled by networked technologies. This new collaborative society might be characterized as a series of services and startups that enable peer-to-peer exchanges and interactions though technology. Some believe that the economic aspects of the new collaboration have the potential to make society more equitable; others see collaborative communities based on sharing as a cover for social injustice and user exploitation. The book covers the “sharing economy,” and the hijacking of the term by corporations; different models of peer production, and motivations to participate; collaborative media production and consumption, the definitions of “amateur” and “professional,” and the power of memes; hactivism and social movements, including Anonymous and anti-ACTA protest; collaborative knowledge creation, including citizen science; collaborative self-tracking; and internet-mediated social relations, as seen in the use of Instagram, Snapchat, and Tinder. Finally, the book considers the future of these collaborative tendencies and the disruptions caused by fake news, bots, and other challenges.
Combative to Collaborative: The Co-parenting Code channels parents' interactions with each other to what they really want?to be good parents together. But while most co-parenting books tell parents to just put the kids first even if that means sacrificing their own happiness, Combative to Collaborative shows parents how supporting each other as good parenting partners ensures they do what's best for their kids while also achieving personal happiness. Move from anger, hurt, and loss to consideration, kindness, and cooperation.Discover how to:- Diffuse a co-parent's snarky behavior and avoid triggering their hostility- Recognize your own combative behaviors and stop exhibiting them- Plan for co-parenting collaboration and success- Correct course when a relationship goes astray - even after many years of conflict!The book is divided into three stages: Uncoupling, Life Goes On, and Correcting Course. Then each chapter lays out a roadmap for a particular area of co-parenting. Whether parents are newly separated, well into their journey, or have been at it for years, this book will guide the way. For each co-parenting topic covered...- Explore what's at stake for the child, parents, and others involved.- Identify the combative behaviors that derail parenting efforts and make life miserable for everyone.- Read True Stories to see how real parents have handled situations both successfully and not as well. As you read these stories, you'll learn what worked and what didn't and also find out you're not alone.- Learn the DOs and DON'Ts of collaborative behaviors.- Answer questions that will help you adopt an empathetic mindset, apply the Golden Rule to your situation, and achieve the positive outcome you desire.This is The Co-parenting Code!Combative to Collaborative: The Co-parenting Code is the essential guide for parents living separately to not only improve life for their children, but also for themselves and everyone that surrounds them. You can save your family. You can be happy! A painful decision does not have to mean a pain-filled life.
'Collaborative Advantage offers the perfect recipe for successful businesses that improve lives' -- Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben and Jerry's 'A valuable contribution to the vital task of getting people to see the business world as a complex, interconnected ecosystem, rather than as a sharp-elbowed race to the bottom' -- Rory Sutherland, Vice-chairman of Ogilvy Group UK, and the Spectator's 'Wiki Man'. Strategic consultant and social entrepreneur Paul Skinner argues that we have now reached a turning point in history from which creating Competitive Advantage may no longer be in the best interests of an organization. He presents today's business and social challenges through a new strategic lens and offers this book as a practical guide to help you create Collaborative Advantage, transform your business and change the world. You will gain access to world-leading techniques to enable you to: · Mobilize staff, partners, collaborators and customers around a common purpose that gets everyone you need firmly on your side. · Foster improved innovation, reach more customers or beneficiaries, build greater loyalty, generate greater income and forge more ambitious partnerships. · De-couple your potential for growth from the level of resource your organization controls. This is an indispensable guide that will help you transform the growth of your business or the impact of your non-profit by bringing the fuller value-creating potential of the outside world inside your organization.
The groundbreaking alternative for the millions of couples with children who face divorce each year—couples who want to avoid litigation, but don’t want to give up on getting what they want. Even under the best circumstances, divorce can be marked by a range of painful emotions. But research now reveals that how a couple conducts themselves during a divorce has far greater impact on their children than the act of divorcing itself. Groundbreaking and revolutionary, The Collaborative Way to Divorce is the first guide to the Collaborative process, a nationally acclaimed approach based on the concept that both spouses hire legal representation, yet agree to resolve their differences with no intention of ever going to court. Stressing cooperation over confrontation and resolution over revenge, Collaborative divorce is fast transforming how couples dissolve their marriages, divide their assets, and reinvent their post-divorce relationships, particularly when they have children. Written by Stu Webb, the founder of the Collaborative law movement and Ron Ousky, an early pioneer of the process, The Collaborative Way to Divorce guides you through the steps of the Collaborative process so that you can make better, more informed, and more strategic decisions—resulting in a win-win outcome for you and your spouse.
This book is a Game-changer in the area of Teamworking and People Management. As IQ is the Intellectual Intelligence that supports competencies such as thinking, planning, strategizing, evaluating, analyzing, etc., and EQ the Emotional Intelligence that supports emotion or stress management, CQ is the Collaborative Intelligence that supports collaboration, communication, relationship building, networking, teamwork, etc. For ages the corporate world has been ignorantly squeezing out the Personal Intelligence (IQ & EQ) to achieve interpersonal results such as teamwork & team spirit, although they are out of its scope. Currently many organisations are under performing due to CQ deprivation, but they are not aware yet. This book ushers the human intelligence to the next level. It highlights the Power of Unified Intentions and the Power of synergizing attitude/aptitude by knowing how to set a healthy working chemistry. The intelligence behind Social Brain Imaging (recent findings) is CQ. Collaborative Intelligence is inevitably the next evolution of the Human. It is a functional presence of life through people, manifesting various capabilities as responses to survive or succeed in a particular environment, as individuals/groups/organizations. It is the intelligence to synergize the unique powers placed in individuals. This fact will be acknowledged to be true upon reading, completing and understanding the book to its detail. We have been living our lives placing a heavy demand on our individual intelligence to achieve many things, and have been squeezing it out for results that is beyond its scope. Teamwork and team spirit are acknowledged globally as the foundation for organisational success. There is a sort of underground “life wire” that ignites team spirit and teamwork in a team, besides coordinated skills and attitude of the team members. This book is attempting to reveal that special understanding. Hope the readers are sufficiently alert to discover it. It is simple but may look abstract for this complex mind; however, one can blissfully sense it upon effective contemplation. Shifting from an individualized mind set (singular) to a universal one (plural), shifts behavioural tendencies, competencies, and sensitivities completely. When every member in a group (family/team/organisation/society, etc.) moves from pursuing individual happiness to universal happiness, that group functions more intelligently towards achieving its wellbeing and success goals. This is the next evolution of consciousness in mankind. Your journey through this book is going to be very interesting and very elevating. Your patience, as you go through this book will connect the dots and cause a paradigm shift. You will never be the same when the shift happens. Translator: Vasu Dev PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
Research collaboration in the form of networks, projects and centers has become one of the dominant modes of engaging in research, especially funded research, across all academic domains. However, there has been little research on the processes of such collaborations, particularly their affective dimensions. These, as this volume demonstrates and as researchers know well, are highly important, yet mostly not directly engaged with when scientists work together, even though they are experienced by everybody involved. This volume is the first to consider questions such as how the naming of projects impacts on their accompanying "affect-scapes," the policing or disciplining of emotions in research collaborations, their accompanying tensions and how these might be managed, and the challenges to trust between scientists that such collaborations present. Drawing on theories of affect and literature on collaboration, as well as on the contributors’ experiences of being involved in large-scale research projects, the volume also importantly deals directly with some of the key emotions that occur during research collaborations such as blame, elation, frustration, alienation and belonging, and suggests some ways in which one might engage productively with the affective dimensions of research collaboration.
