Editor’s Note

Being happy at work and loving what you do gives you more satisfaction than having a fat paycheck. However, sometimes you find yourself unhappy or miserable. What could be the reasons? Are there any solutions? In this issue, we have handpicked a bunch of articles that can help you make your work and personal life more colourful and active.
 

 
Are you afraid of making mistakes? How would being seen and heard change your business life? Have your forgotten the benefits of saying no?  You would be struggling at work if you are facing any of these issues. Read our cover article, Giving Yourself Permission Slips To Succeed by Sarah Bateman to know the secret of being happy at work by using permission slips.
 
Everyone wants to have presence. We listen to people with presence. We value their opinions. Yet, we rarely think of presence as a skill we can cultivate. We tend to think that the people who we experience as charismatic have always been that way. Some may be exceptionally gifted, but it’s just as likely that they’ve worked consciously to develop their presence. Read Jeff Kavanaugh’s article, How Can You Communicate With More Presence? for tips on developing executive presence.
 
Politics, along with sex and religion, has long been a taboo workplace topic, but there is no denying that it rears its head. The most effective approach to managing political differences is to promote a workplace culture that embraces respect and trust so that difficult conversations and disagreements can take place in a civil and safe environment. Read Donna Lipman’s article, Coping With Differing Political Views In The Workplace, for top ideas to help navigate political friction in the workplace.
 
Researchers have found two consistent elements that universally seem to make human beings achieve and maintain happiness - Giving and gratitude. How can we focus more on these factors? Read Jim Stovall’s article, Success And Happiness, for more insights.
 
Apart from these articles, we also have some interesting articles on personal excellence and growth in this issue of the magazine. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and look forward to receiving your valuable feedback.
 
Happy Reading!