Positive Psychology at Work

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"For these reasons, Lewis's timely and accessiblebook will be useful to business leaders and introductory audiencesinterested less in the science behind positive psychology andappreciative inquiry than in its ready application to theorganizational setting." (PsycCRITIQUES, 11 July2012)"Overall, this is a very readable book, of more interest to thebusiness and organisation leader than to the practisingpsychologist, for whom the lack of detailed referencing andmethodological evaluation would be problematic. However, if, likeme, you are not versed in the psychology of work or for thatmatter, positive psychology, but you do have a practical interestin how organisations (don't) work, maybe simply as an employee,then this book is a very readable introductory text with lots ofideas for activities and reflective activities as well as furtherreading." (BPS South-West Review, Spring 2012) "Highly recommended. Business collections serving lower-divisionundergraduates and above." (Choice, 1 November 2011) "Overall, I would recommend this book to postgraduateresearchers, consultants and senior managers who are serious aboutwanting to invest the time to learn more about the use of positivepsychology and appreciate inquiry to improve organisations." (ThePsychologist, 1 October 2011) "I believe this book will quickly become a classic referencetext. In just over 200 pages Lewis has produced a content rich,accessible work that readers will want to revisit regularly. AndI've no doubt they will be pleasantly surprised at how muchfresh information they glean each time they do." People Management,April 11 "Overall, this is a very readable book, of more interest to thebusiness and organisation leader than to the practisingpsychologist, for whom the lack of detailed referencing andmethodological evaluation would be problematic. However, if, likeme, you are not versed in the psychology of work or for thatmatter, positive psychology, but you do have a practicalinterest in how organisations (don't) work, maybesimply as an employee, then this book is a very readableintroductory text with lots of ideas for activities and reflectiveactivities as well as further reading." BPS South-West Review,Spring 2012 This book offers an inspiring and exciting way forward for workorganizations. It shows how we can enhance organizationaleffectiveness through promoting the well-being andefficacy of the people who make up business organizations: thestaff. Grounded in psychology and management research, the bookoffers leaders, practitioners and employees a clear agenda forcreating positive and appreciative cultures that promoteperformance. --Mike West, Executive Dean and Professor ofPsychology, Aston University, UK. Positive Psychology at Work is a much needed book thatlifts the lid on how a more appreciative, strengths-focusedapproach can transform organisations for the better. Whenorganisations and their leaders focus on enhancing the best of whattheir people have to offer, they enable them to achieve the goalsfor which they strive, at the same time building the resiliencethey will need to cope with the changes and challenges of themodern world. I strongly recommend this book for organisationalleaders and those who strive to support them. --Alex Linley, Founding Director, Capp, U