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Gretchen M. Spreitzer Books

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Spreitzer is also a professor at the Ross School of Business, specializing in empowerment, leadership, and thriving at work.

Known for: How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact

Books by Gretchen M. Spreitzer

How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact

How to Be a Positive Leader: Small Actions, Big Impact

leadership·10 min read

This book explores how leaders can foster positive organizational practices that enhance employee engagement, resilience, and performance. Drawing on research in positive organizational scholarship, the authors present actionable strategies for creating workplaces that enable people to thrive and contribute meaningfully.

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The Foundation of Positive Organizational Scholarship

Positive organizational scholarship (POS) emerged from a simple question: what gives life to organizations? Jane Dutton, Kim Cameron, and other researchers at the University of Michigan began investigating not merely what makes organizations survive, but what makes them flourish. Unlike traditional ...

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Creating High-Quality Connections

A high-quality connection is more than a friendly interaction; it’s a moment that uplifts, even transforms. In our research, we found that these micro-connections—brief exchanges marked by trust, respect, and positive regard—can dramatically influence an employee’s day, motivation, and even physical...

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About Gretchen M. Spreitzer

Spreitzer is also a professor at the Ross School of Business, specializing in empowerment, leadership, and thriving at work.

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