A Manager's Guide to Optimism # 303

Note: during the podcast, the panel [read: Steve] incorrectly refers to Martin Seligman, Ph.D. as Leo.  His name is Martin Seligman and the panel (primarily Steve) apologizes for any confusion. (it was totally Steve) 

:07 Intro

1:30 defining optimism

13:35 a deeper dive into Martin Seligman’s philosophy (not Leo, sorry!)

18:32 why you need a good mix different levels of optimism for different positions

20:30 Steve rates the panel’s degree of optimism

27:47 How the panel re-energizes their optimism

32:42 Things to avoid to maintain your optimism

36:32 Can a pessimist become optimistic?

37:40 What is a manager’s role in developing optimism?