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Jul 19, 2022

How do you stay positive in the middle of a tragedy?

It's a question that became all too real for our next guest, who found himself at the scene of the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ill. that left seven people dead and scores wounded.

In this episode of Get Reworked, Howard Prager, executive coach and author of "Make Someone's Day" shares how times of trouble are exactly when we need to focus on the needs of others and tells us what exactly we can do at work to make each others' lives better.

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"Negativity just breeds more negativity both within us and with others," Howard said. "I believe that when we can make others feel better, I know that we too feel better because of our mirror neurons creating what I call the boomerang effect."

Highlights of the conversation include:

  • How to stay upbeat amidst tragedy and bad news.
  • Why we need more kindness in the workplace.
  • How to practice gratitude and recognition at work.
  • How leaders can make time to make others' days.
  • The role of recognition in hybrid and remote work.

Plus, co-hosts Siobhan Fagan and Mike Prokopeak talk with Howard about bringing your whole self to work, if nice people do indeed finish last and why the tuba is the most underrated musical instrument. Listen in for more.

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