Belonging at Work vs. Fitting In: Why it Transforms People, Teams, and Results
What Is Belonging, and Why Does It Matter? Belonging means acceptance for who you truly are. You feel safe bringing strengths and identity into every project, every meeting. In contrast, fitting in requires reshaping oneself, hiding authentic ideas, and blending into perceived expectations. Research confirms that humans are wired for belonging, and it supercharges motivation, learning, and collaboration […]
8 Character Strengths That Shape Great Leaders Part 2
At PPCaDI, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all leadership. We help leaders grow by helping them become more of who they already are, not by asking them to mimic someone else’s style. Through coaching, training, and development rooted in positive psychology, our team equips leaders to identify and activate their signature strengths, the traits that shape […]
8 Character Strengths That Shape Great Leaders
Discover how your core character strengths can guide your leadership and how to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Growth Mindset and Diversity and Inclusion
Growth Mindset and Diversity and Inclusion By: Brad Dolbec In today’s world, the importance of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life cannot be overstated. This is especially true in the workplace where organizations that are diverse and inclusive show more innovation and success than those that are not. Numerous studies by such organizations […]
How Our Values Play a Role in Diversity and Inclusion
How Our Values Play a Role in Diversity and Inclusion By: Toni Bator, MSL, ICF AC What are Values and why are they important? Personal values are the beliefs we hold about what’s important in life—how we live, what we stand for, what we choose to do or not do, and why. These values also […]
How to Connect to Your Purpose and Find Meaningful Work
How to Connect to Your Purpose and Find Meaningful Work By: Jeff Fajans, PhD Now is the Time There has never been a better time to connect to your purpose and find meaningful work. All aspects of our lives – especially how, when, and where we work – have been shaken up over the past […]
Finding Career Purpose
Finding Career Purpose By: Cheryl Lala-Chavez It may seem like a luxury or a privilege to find career purpose in your life. There are a million things to do in a day, taking time to self-reflect may seem indulgent. However, if you’re questioning your career, feeling unfulfilled, or searching for a job, finding career purpose is […]
Happiness During the Holidays
Happiness During the Holidays By: Dr. Kathleen Costello It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Though the holidays can be a magical time of year, they can also be wrought with stress. Sometimes the pressure to feel joy and happiness during this time of year can create a burden when we feel anything but. […]
3 Tips for Enjoying the Season, Even When You’re Not Joyous
3 Tips for Enjoying the Season, Even When You’re Not Joyous By: Heather Hall From the moment we set our clocks back an hour in November, everything seems to speed up as we race towards the New Year. With all the hustle-bustle, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that this is supposed to […]
Gratitude as an Antidote for Dissatisfaction
Gratitude as an Antidote for Dissatisfaction By: Dr. Kathleen Costello An antidote is something that counteracts something else. In a way, it’s alchemical. Alchemy is defined as a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination. Gratitude is both alchemical and antidote. In a somewhat magical way, it transforms our feeling state. It is almost […]