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		<title>Are You a Maximizer? Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2012/01/are-you-a-maximizer-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take the Maximizer Assessment and then consider how you behave when faced with making a CHOICE -- do you insist on always the Absolute Best, or are you okay with Good Enough for most decisions?  How you respond can predict the degree of stress you feel around exercising your freedom to choose!]]></description>
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		<title>Tiny Stories of Gratitude for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/12/a-story-of-gratitude-for-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Everyday Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pleasure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[random acts of kindness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips for Holiday Happiness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A client of mine sent this story as part of his holiday message, and I loved it so much I asked for his permission to share it with all of you. My guest columnist, Rob, is an executive who lives in Chicagoland.  He shares six tiny stories of miracles and gratitude.]]></description>
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		<title>TIPS FOR AN UNHAPPY WORKFORCE</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/10/tips-for-an-unhappy-workforce/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/10/tips-for-an-unhappy-workforce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Humor]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Leadership is not about a title]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Unhappiness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Happiness - the anti-leadership edition:  Most employees are already Unhappy, so it doesn’t take much effort to nudge them into Insecurity, as well. Here’s a quick reminder of how easy it is to keep your ungrateful subordinates in their place: under your control.]]></description>
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		<title>Be Kind, Not Nice</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/10/be-kind-not-nice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Feedback]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=1859</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently received a bit of wisdom from a colleague of mine, and it was very important in a conversation I had today with a client, so I&#8221;m passing on to you. First, an important distinction between being NICE and being KIND Nice is about what the other person is thinking and feeling–it’s their perception [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are you planting for your future?</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/08/what-are-you-planting-for-your-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/08/what-are-you-planting-for-your-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Happiness and Integrity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership is not about a title]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=1850</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently took inspiration from a retelling of this story, which speaks to the power of Integrity. The Emperor and The Seed (unattributed) Once there was an emperor in the Far East who was growing old and knew it was coming time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exercises to Strengthen Your Emotional Muscles</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/06/exercises-to-strengthen-your-emotional-muscles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/06/exercises-to-strengthen-your-emotional-muscles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You do crossword puzzles and Sudoku to keep your cognitive skills sharp, and you walk and life weights to keep your body strong... but what do you do to strengthen your EMOTIONAL muscles?  Here are a handful of exercises to improve your Emotional Intelligence -- an especially critical skill set for leaders and influencers.]]></description>
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		<title>True Leaders Sustain</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/06/true-leaders-sustain/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/06/true-leaders-sustain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[In the workplace]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=1816</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing wrong with being a manager…but the BEST results come from those who model and nurture strong leadership in their organizations.]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Reading List: In Search of &#8220;Must Reads&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/05/summer-reading-list-in-search-of-must-reads/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/05/summer-reading-list-in-search-of-must-reads/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 10:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Everyday Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pleasure]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=1806</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 Summer Reading List Nominations are NOW OPEN.  Please share your "Must Read" recommendations to help me create my 12th Annual list.  Instructions on the blog, nominations due 31-May for release on 22-June.  Thank you for sharing your recent reading gems!]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t be a Workplace Crab!</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/04/dont-be-a-workplace-crab/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/04/dont-be-a-workplace-crab/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/?p=1788</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An effective leader does not behave like a crab, at any time and in any venue. Moreover, most good leaders have little tolerance for crabs, as they have a toxic effect on the workplace team.  Still, crabs exist, for they often do their work under the sand, where they are not visible but they still undermine morale in the workplace.]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Let the Crabs Pull You Down!</title>
		<link>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/04/dont-let-the-crabs-pull-you-down/</link>
		<comments>http://www.lifewithhappiness.com/2011/04/dont-let-the-crabs-pull-you-down/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Practicing Happiness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How Do You Recognize a Crab in Your World?  Crabs usually reveal themselves through their language. Sometimes their actions are physical (like the crabs in the bucket) but most often they are more subtle, pulling you or others down with the weight of words...]]></description>
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