DIRECTING HAPPINESS  

Dr. Shelley Prevost is a co-founder of Lamp Post Group, a venture incubator in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She curates kick-ass cultures by infusing principles of positive psychology in her role as Director of Happiness. @thegladlab


4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?

To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best--and then assign tasks accordingly.  Read story

6 Ways to Get Noticed

Effective self-promotion lies somewhere between being a wallflower and a flaming narcissist. Find the sweet spot with these tips.  Read story

How to Break Out of the 'Female Entrepreneur' Trap

Want to succeed as a female founder? Quit talking about being a female founder.  Read story

3 Things the 'Harlem Shake' Reveals About the Workplace

Sure, it's a ridiculous meme. But pay attention: Buried in those YouTube clips are some truths about why company culture is so important.  Read story

The Hiring Move You Can't Afford to Make

The candidate seems ideal in almost every way... except one. But that one factor is too toxic to ignore.  Read story

8 Ways Happy People Are Different From Everyone Else

Want to be happier? Steal a page from the perennial optimist's playbook.  Read story

One Practical Way to Upgrade Company Culture

For one day out of every month, don't focus on planning or executing anything. Focus on this instead.  Read story

One Leadership Skill That Will Set You Apart

This skill probably isn't one you've ever thought about developing--and that's a big mistake.  Read story

4 Ways to Be a Force for Good in the World

You're in a position to do more good than you think, starting right inside your own company.  Read story

8 Signs You're a Control Freak

You might not know it, but your controlling behaviors are making your employees batty. Here are a few ways to ease up already.  Read story

The Choice You Shouldn't Force Employees to Make

You want dedicated workers--all business owners do. But workaholics? Here's why you don't want to encourage those.  Read story

5 Reasons Why You Need a Shrink

The start-up life is lonely and stressful. Without solid emotional support, your new venture might be dead in the water.  Read story

Beware the Achievement Trap

Just because you believe you should achieve something doesn't mean you will. Here are four ways to avoid this common trap.  Read story

The Entrepreneur's Creed

Start-up founders follow their own code of laws. Here are nine of their commandments.  Read story