The Japan HR Society (JHRS)

10/04/2024

For the second month in a row, I will be doing a poster presentation about my research on , , , and at the 2024 Annual Western Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA from Apr 24-28, 2024. Proud to be part again of the Claremont Graduate University contingent to this conference to put psychology into action (i.e., the conference's theme). Another opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute.

If any of my network in that area wants to meet, shoot me a message.

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24/01/2022

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19/05/2020

We would like to share with you two FREE resources that may be helpful for you at this time of change.

1. Coaching in a crisis: https://lnkd.in/gh_G8t8

Overview
This podcast talks about Leadership through a crisis and how to enable your teams to ‘be their best’ in challenging circumstances.

2. ‘Self-coaching’ Guide for Leaders https://lnkd.in/gysgpTf

Overview
This podcast discusses a number of coaching questions (and a suggested approach) to help Leaders and the people they work with bring out their ‘collective best,’ during times of significant disruption. It also builds on the podcast and includes questions discussed.

23/03/2020

In light of the current pandemic, here's a special edition of my Positive HR series, entitled: "Positive Distancing" in the hope of contributing positively to the conversation around the current crisis. This article contains some suggestions on how we can survive and thrive even under this uncertain and trying times using the science of positive psychology. I welcome your comments, critiques, and suggestions. Feel free to spread the word. Meanwhile, be safe and stay safe.

This article is part of a series of articles I am sharing to inform the readers on central concepts and principles of Positive Psychology, the scientific study of what goes right in life (Peterson, 2006), which is the science behind the framework. The world is in lockdown.

07/01/2020

01/09/2019

What happens when Meaning and Flow meet each other? The result is Vital Engagement. Read on to learn more. Happy reading!

This short article is part of a series of articles I am sharing to inform the readers on central concepts and principles of Positive Psychology, the scientific study of what goes right in life (Peterson, 2006), which is the science behind the framework. In the first two articles of this

04/07/2019

After , the JHRS/HRA Team went to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. It was simply breath-taking. You could feel, see, and touch the awesome power of Nature. It’s amazing that one river, the Colorado River, is the one responsible for curving this magnificent geological wonder for millennia...and the process is still ongoing! I wonder how will the Grand Canyon look like in the next 1,000 years? Every person needs to go here as a pilgrimage to the 8th Wonder of the World! Walked through the famous Skywalk and had a sumptuous Indian BBQ lunch. Next stop was Hoover Dam before going back to the Las Vegas strip.

02/07/2019

Some light moments of the JHRS/HRA Team during the SHRM19 conference. Who said work can’t be fun and vice versa?

28/06/2019

The last day of reveals lively connections & serious commitments made to creating better workplaces and a better world. 🌏 Thanks for the lovely time, Las Vegas!

The HR Agenda Magazine's Final Day coverage video of at Las Vegas Convention Center, June 23-26, 2019

26/06/2019

The Neuroscience of Change by Richard Solomon

Take-aways:
- Create a safety place for the reptilian brain
- Respect is the key for the mammalian brain
- Meaning/Patterns are the keys for the neocortex brain
- when the brain is threatened, we can’t think straight
- 3 Levels of culture: artifacts, espoused values, underlying assumptions
- WIIFM - What’s In it for me?

The Brain During Change
- Change is interpreted as danger by the brain
- unknowns can mean death
- reduces blood flow
- more blood and oxygen to extremities
- Prime for fight, flight, or freeze response
- High adrenaline, low oxytocin, high cortisol
- get angry, sad, paralyzed
- puts on survival mode

26/06/2019

Cultural Competence: The Intersection of Culture and Engagement by Cynthia Schuler

Take-aways:
- Culture is like the wind, it’s invincible but you can feel it
- US Ee Engagement Levels: 34% Engaged; 53% Not Engaged; 13% Actively Disengaged
- Live by your core values

Creating a Positive CULTURE
1. C-reate a personal and professional brand
2. U-nderstand the mission/vision of the organization
3. L-isten don’t hear
4. T-rust culture
5. U-tilize all strengths and understand their needs
6. R-espect others to get respect back
7. E-mpower others

26/06/2019

Closing Session with Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS shoes

Take aways:
- “Wear your beliefs.”
- The power of idea to change the world
- as of 2019, 90 million pairs of shoes has been given to children
- Giving not only feels good but it’s also good for business
- Business with purpose
- giving people sense of mission is the best way to attract and retain talent
- when people serve together, they forget petty things
- giving gives you excellent unexpected partners
- help people live their best lives
- you can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself first
- Find out what you are made for
- Practice small habits (Madefor method, 21-day challenge)
- Teach completely analog

VERY INSPIRING SESSION!!!!