What is *Profit from the Positive* about?

*Profit from the Positive* by Margaret Greenberg and Senia Maymin applies positive psychology to business leadership, offering evidence-based strategies to boost productivity, collaboration, and profitability. The book features case studies from Google, Zappos, and Amazon, with tools like strength-based leadership and resilience-building techniques—all at no cost.

Who should read *Profit from the Positive*?

This book is ideal for managers, HR professionals, and business leaders seeking actionable ways to improve team performance. Executive coaches and entrepreneurs will also benefit from its research-backed frameworks for fostering positivity and accountability in workplaces.

Is *Profit from the Positive* worth reading?

Yes—it provides practical, budget-friendly strategies validated by companies like Amazon and Google. Readers praise its actionable advice on emotional contagion, strengths-focused leadership, and redefining performance reviews, calling it a "rare business book that compels you to act".

What is the "Achoo! effect" in *Profit from the Positive*?

The "Achoo! effect" refers to emotional contagion: how leaders’ moods and behaviors spread through teams. The authors argue that cultivating positivity in managers creates a ripple effect, enhancing collaboration and reducing workplace conflict.

How does *Profit from the Positive* approach goal-setting?

The book advocates for setting habits over goals, emphasizing small, consistent actions (e.g., daily recognition) to drive long-term change. This approach aligns with positive psychology principles to build sustainable productivity.

What hiring strategies does *Profit from the Positive* recommend?

It advises hiring for strengths not listed on resumes, such as resilience or curiosity. Using behavioral questions and trial projects helps identify candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, as seen in Zappos’ case study.

How does the book rethink performance reviews?

*Profit from the Positive* suggests "previewing" (forward-looking feedback) instead of traditional reviews. This method aligns with strength-based leadership, focusing on future potential rather than past mistakes.

What role do strengths play in *Profit from the Positive*?

The authors argue that leveraging employees’ strengths—not fixing weaknesses—drives engagement. Tools like strengths assessments help managers build complementary teams, turning individual talents into collective success.

Profitieren von der positiven Psychologie

Bewährte Führungsstrategien zur Steigerung der Produktivität und Transformation Ihres Unternehmens

Margaret Greenberg & Senia Maymin

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Entdecken Sie, wie Positive Psychologie die Unternehmensleistung transformiert. „Profit from the Positive“ bietet 30 kostenlose Führungsinstrumente, die Meetings und Mitarbeitergespräche revolutionieren. Wussten Sie, dass die einfache „Stift-Lächeln“-Technik sofort die Stimmung verbessert? Top-Executive-Coaches schwören auf diese kontraintuitiven Strategien.

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Unleashing the Power of Positive Psychology in Business

Ever felt stuck in a cycle of diminishing returns despite your best management efforts? You're not alone. While most leaders focus on fixing what's broken through restructuring, streamlining processes, or implementing team-building exercises, these traditional approaches often fall short in today's complex business environment. What if there was a scientifically-backed alternative that could transform your leadership and team performance without costing a dime? Enter "Profit from the Positive," a groundbreaking work that has become required reading at companies like Google and Zappos. This book distills over 10,000 research papers from the relatively young field of positive psychology into practical, immediately applicable tools for business leaders. Unlike many business books that offer theoretical frameworks, authors Margaret Greenberg and Senia Maymin-both graduates of the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Applied Positive Psychology program with extensive corporate experience-provide evidence-based techniques that have been field-tested at organizations ranging from Aetna to numerous tech startups.

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Beyond Time Management: The Productive Leader's Toolkit

Productivity challenges plague modern leaders. Despite technological advances, we accomplish less while feeling busier than ever-70% of Americans report work as a significant stress source, working longer hours than their European counterparts without increased productivity. Three common drains affect today's leaders: being perpetually overworked (the 9-to-5 workday replaced by 24/7 availability), multitasking (which wastes up to 40% of productivity through costly "flip-flop" effects), and procrastination (often stemming from perfectionism). While Nike's "Just do it" mantra is popular, research shows that "just plan it" is far more effective. Peter Gollwitzer's studies demonstrate that students who identified exactly when and where they would complete assignments were more than twice as likely to submit on time (71% versus 32%). This approach works by establishing "triggering events"-specific times and places for task completion. The principle applies equally when requesting work from others-specifying when and where dramatically increases follow-through rates. Psychological tricks can also help overcome procrastination. One effective technique is writing about task completion in past tense before actually starting. This creates a mental commitment to completing the described work. The Zeigarnik effect-the psychological tension created by unfinished tasks-can be leveraged by intentionally leaving projects partially completed at the end of each day. This provides an immediate starting point the following morning, as demonstrated by a client named Sanjay who used this technique to jump-start his productivity. For those struggling to begin difficult projects, starting tiny is remarkably powerful. When coaching Carla, who couldn't find time for strategic projects, we asked what she could accomplish in just five minutes. By focusing on incremental progress-"What's the smallest step with the biggest impact?"-she broke through procrastination and made meaningful headway on important work. While we've been taught goals are good and habits are bad, evidence shows creating positive habits and routines can be more effective than just setting goals. MIT research reveals you can't actually drop old habits-they're deeply wired in the brain-but you can create new ones that overlay them. The key is consistency in time and location. Client Chris successfully completed his website redesign by dedicating Friday afternoons in the conference room to the project, free from distractions. Think of habits as outsourcing work to the automatic part of your brain. Working constantly can actually derail your career by positioning you as merely a "doer" rather than a strategic leader. In our 24/7 world with blurred boundaries between work and personal life, the inability to disconnect harms both productivity and wellbeing. Harvard professor Leslie Perlow's study found that when Boston Consulting Group consultants reduced their workweek with mandatory "predictable time off" (no email checking), they streamlined processes and accomplished as much or more work. Similarly, Sony Pictures trained employees in energy renewal habits like disconnecting from email during focused work periods. Even Aetna's CEO practices daily meditation, with over 3,500 employees participating in mindfulness programs-creating not just more productive employees but healthier ones.

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Bouncing Back: The Resilient Leader's Psychological Toolkit

Resilience-the ability to bounce back from setbacks-is essential for effective leadership. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos notes that innovation requires willingness to fail, yet most people avoid failure and beat themselves up when it happens. Common counterproductive responses include rumination (obsessively replaying mistakes) and paralysis (becoming stuck and unable to take action). While media focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder, positive psychology researchers study "post-traumatic growth"-positive changes people often experience after traumatic events. Studies of emergency responders show that over 95% reported at least small positive changes following job-related trauma. Organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving exemplify how tragedy can spark meaningful growth and change. Curiosity fuels resilience, as demonstrated by Chip Conley whose hotel chain not only survived the dot-com bust but tripled in size. His epiphany came not from business literature but from exploring Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which became his company's "constitution." Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck's research shows that mindset dramatically affects how we approach challenges-those with a learning mindset focus on effort and gaining competence, while those with a performance mindset focus on demonstrating ability. When managers frame challenging assignments as learning opportunities rather than performance tests, team members respond with greater enthusiasm and resilience. Explanatory style-the words we use to explain good and bad events-significantly impacts resilience. Using the Me-Always-Everything framework helps structure thinking when facing setbacks: optimists view negative events as Not Me (external causes), Not Always (temporary), and Not Everything (isolated). For positive events, they think Me (I caused this), Always (happens regularly), and Everything (affects multiple areas). By exploring different perspectives-future, past, severity, distance, extremes, or best friend-we can shift from negative to more positive explanatory styles. When facing setbacks, we can dispute negative beliefs with evidence from past experiences. This technique prevents viewing temporary difficulties as permanent personal flaws. For example, a struggling salesperson can challenge negative thoughts by recalling past learning curves they've overcome. The key is replacing self-defeating chatter with evidence to the contrary, which helps us bounce back from disappointments faster. Leaders can help team members build resilience by coaching rather than controlling. Carol demonstrated this by helping her struggling sales rep Sergio bounce back from rejection. She promoted a learning mindset by asking what could be learned from the declines, encouraged him to consider different perspectives, and provided evidence of his past successes to counter his negative self-perception.

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Emotional Ripples: The Contagious Leader's Impact

Leaders' emotions spread rapidly through organizations, affecting team performance and productivity. This "contagious leader" concept offers an alternative to toxic bosses, who are often tolerated because companies overvalue technical competence, underestimate negative effects, and employees fear speaking up. Emotions spread through workplaces like germs-a phenomenon psychologists call social contagion or the "Achoo! effect." Research shows just one person can "infect" an entire group with their mood, and this effect has a status component: bosses' moods are particularly contagious. Studies demonstrate that leaders' positive moods improve team coordination and sales performance, while negative moods have equally powerful detrimental effects. As Cindi Bigelow states, "Leaders cannot afford the luxury of a negative mood." Leaders' moods spread more readily down the organizational hierarchy than vice versa. Research shows a leader's mood can infect a team in just seven minutes and significantly impact performance. Studies of sales managers found those in more positive moods achieved greater sales, while leaders who convey passion create an environment where employees "come to work feeling good about what we're doing." When delivering difficult messages, leaders should understand prospect theory-losses feel more painful than gains feel pleasurable. Therefore, bad news should be aggregated and delivered all at once "like ripping off a Band-Aid," while good news should be spread out to prolong positive feelings. While leaders naturally experience negative emotions, most receive no training in managing their moods despite the significant impact on employee productivity. Four techniques can help shift out of negative emotional states: 1) Label it-naming your emotion can help dissipate it, as shown in MRI studies; 2) Take long, deep breaths to produce an immediate calming effect; 3) Get off your tush-physical movement, especially in nature, helps reduce stress; and 4) Fake it till you make it-embodiment research shows that physically putting your body in positive postures (like smiling) can actually improve your mood. Micromanaging is a productivity killer. Research shows employees with a higher internal locus of control-believing they can shape outcomes through their own efforts-perform better, show more motivation, and experience greater job satisfaction. Unfortunately, many managers become control freaks who inadvertently create the very disengagement they complain about. The solution is learning to delegate properly-providing clear outcomes while allowing employees to determine how to achieve them-and creating feedback mechanisms to catch yourself when slipping into micromanagement habits.

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Mining for Gold: The Strengths-Based Leader's Perspective

The strengths-based leader focuses more attention on what's working rather than just fixing problems. Unlike traditional leaders who study only failures (collapsed bridges), strengths-based leaders also examine successes (bridges that withstand time) to replicate best practices. This approach doesn't ignore problems but recognizes that solving issues is only part of the results equation. Most leaders excel at studying what's wrong but neglect to apply the same rigor to understanding what's going right. While problem-solving is crucial, analyzing exceptional results from departments or individuals that outperform others can yield valuable insights that can be replicated elsewhere. Research by psychologist Tory Higgins shows people operate in either a cautious mindset (avoiding risks) or an excited, forward-moving state. When focusing on aspirations rather than problems, people become more energized to take action. While acknowledging problems is necessary, how leaders respond to bad news significantly impacts team performance. Research conducted by Margaret with Dana Arakawa revealed that managers who remained calm and helped employees brainstorm solutions when problems arose saw a 39% increase in project performance compared to reactive managers. The common directive "don't come to me with a problem unless you have a solution" is flawed logic that discourages early problem reporting. When employees fear their manager's reaction, they delay sharing issues until it's too late to address them effectively. Knowing your strengths isn't just ancient Greek wisdom-it's essential for effective leadership. Research across industries shows that strengths-based approaches boost sales, improve customer service, enhance innovation, and increase employee engagement. Gallup's study with Marriott Vacation Club found salespeople who completed strengths assessments brought in 17% more sales. In another Gallup study of 200,000 employees, the most predictive question of success wasn't about bosses or pay, but "At work do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?" Sadly, only 20% of employees globally believe they do.

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Finding the Right Fit: Transforming Your Hiring Process

Hiring mistakes are incredibly costly-up to five times a person's salary when accounting for benefits, training, and other soft costs. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh estimates bad hires have cost his company over $100 million. Four common hiring mistakes plague managers: inadequate preparation (winging it), talking too much instead of listening, overvaluing technical skills at the expense of interpersonal skills, and only seeking talent when there's an immediate need rather than continuously scouting. Technical skills alone don't predict success. When MetLife hired salespeople based on optimism rather than just traditional qualifications, those candidates outperformed others by 27% in sales after two years. The "soft stuff" is actually the "hard stuff"-interpersonal skills like collaboration, stress management and initiative are more difficult to train than technical abilities. Daniel Goleman found that two-thirds of job competencies at Fortune 500 companies were interpersonal in nature, yet most interviews focus primarily on technical skills. The best predictor of future performance is past performance. People view their work in three ways: as a job (to pay bills), a career (for advancement), or a calling (contributing to a meaningful purpose). Those who see work as a calling perform their best, regardless of profession-even hospital janitors can see their work as helping patients heal. When interviewing, avoid hypothetical "what would you do" questions, which are easy to fake. Instead, ask candidates to describe how they've actually handled similar situations in the past. Every company has unique cultural traits-Google calls employees who fit their culture "Googly" (smart, creative problem-solvers who are fun). Zappos interviews specifically for cultural fit, asking quirky questions like "On a scale of 1-10, how weird are you?" to find candidates who align with their core values. Hiring for fit doesn't mean searching endlessly for the perfect candidate, but finding the best-fitting person within your constraints.

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Unleashing Potential: The Art of Employee Engagement

Instead of asking "How can I get the most out of my people?"-which suggests extracting every last ounce of energy-leaders should ask "How can I get people to perform at their best?" The answer lies in identifying, cultivating, and using employees' strengths daily. This creates an energy-producing environment where people want to excel. Strengths-focused teams show impressive results: 44% higher customer loyalty and employee retention, and 50% better project outcomes when led by managers who emphasize employee strengths. But simply having employees read a book or take a strengths assessment isn't enough-the critical next step is discussing how they can apply these strengths daily. "Job crafting"-making changes that better align job requirements with employee strengths-creates better fit and engagement. The team approach to strengths reveals valuable insights about team dynamics. One IT project leader discovered that while he possessed "responsibility" and "discipline" strengths, most of his team members had "ideation" as a top strength. This explained why he constantly tried to nail down delivery dates while they preferred exploring multiple ideas. This mutual understanding created better appreciation of their different working styles. Rather than terminating underperforming employees, focus on getting them into a state of "flow"-that zone of complete immersion where time seems to disappear. Poor performance often stems from a misalignment between skill level and challenge level. When highly skilled employees face unchallenging work, they become bored and disengaged. Conversely, employees with low skills facing high challenges experience anxiety. The key is finding each person's flow channel-where challenge appropriately matches skill. Imagine boosting productivity by over 40% without spending a dime. That's the power of FRE: Frequent Recognition and Encouragement. Research comparing project performance found that managers who provided frequent recognition had significantly higher productivity than those who didn't. Yet only 40% of employees reported receiving any encouragement from managers. For recognition to be effective, focus on process praise rather than person praise. Instead of general statements like "You're really smart," describe the specific effort or strategy used: "I appreciate the time and attention you put into analyzing those reports." Recognition must be genuine-stop what you're doing and focus completely on the employee when giving feedback.

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Reimagining Performance Reviews: From Dreaded Ritual to Growth Engine

Performance reviews are dreaded by managers, employees, and HR alike for four main reasons: they're seen as a chore, they're stuck in a bad cycle, they artificially rank people, and they amplify shortcomings. Many innovative companies have abandoned traditional reviews altogether. Stanford professor Robert Sutton notes, "If you have regular conversations with people and they know where they stand, then the performance evaluation is maybe unnecessary." While addressing weaknesses remains important, research shows focusing on employee strengths during reviews leads to a 36% improvement in performance. NYU professor Jonathan Haidt found that working on strengths isn't necessarily more beneficial than working on weaknesses-it's simply more enjoyable. The key is balance: acknowledge weaknesses that might derail careers but spend more time discussing how employees can leverage their strengths in new ways. When writing reviews, use specific strengths language. One manager wrote about her project leader: "Ann, you give new meaning to the ACHIEVER strength: you consistently stay focused, work hard and deliver on all promises, often ahead of schedule." This approach recognizes accomplishments while providing development direction through the lens of strengths. While creating positive habits can be more effective than simply setting goals, performance reviews provide an opportunity to establish new targets. Research by Gary Latham of the University of Toronto shows that difficult and specific goals lead to significantly higher performance than easy or vague goals. When we set challenging goals, maximum effort kicks in-what businesses often call "stretch goals." Performance reviews shouldn't just look backward but also preview future success. Professional athletes use mental rehearsal techniques to visualize successful performance, and employees can benefit from the same approach. Research by psychologist Laura King shows that writing about future accomplishments boosts positive feelings, increases self-belief, and leads to self-fulfilling prophecies. Performance reviews create unnecessary anxiety when treated as formal evaluations rather than conversations. If you discuss performance regularly, the formal review should simply recap what's already been discussed. Some companies implement a "no surprise" rule, prohibiting managers from raising issues in reviews that weren't previously discussed.

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Transforming Meetings: From Energy Drains to Productivity Engines

Meetings consume an enormous amount of organizational time and resources, yet often deliver poor returns. The average manager spends 37% of their time in meetings, with executives at large companies dedicating up to 75% of their workday to meeting-related activities. Research shows that 50% of meeting time is wasted, costing American businesses approximately $37 billion annually. This translates to roughly 23 hours per week for the average executive, equivalent to nearly three full workdays spent in meetings. Three common meeting problems plague organizations: excessive quantity, poor productivity, and uneven participation. Most meetings default to 60-minute blocks regardless of need, rarely result in clear decisions, and often devolve into either gripe sessions or presentations where a few extroverts dominate while others mentally check out. Studies show that 73% of people multitask during meetings, and 91% daydream, indicating widespread disengagement from these supposedly collaborative sessions. To prevent meetings from becoming unproductive gripe sessions, leaders should begin with positive energy by applying the magic ratio-balancing negative comments with significantly more positive ones. Starting meetings with opportunities for participants to share successes creates momentum and engagement before tackling problems. For example, some companies implement a "wins round" where each participant shares a brief victory from the past week. Research shows that positive emotions broaden perspective and build psychological capital, with high-performing teams maintaining a 3:1 positive-to-negative comment ratio. Companies like Pixar and IDEO have institutionalized this approach through "plussing" - building on ideas rather than criticizing them. People evaluate experiences based on the peak moment and how things ended-the peak-end rule. To leverage this psychological principle, leaders should ensure meetings conclude on a positive note. Even during difficult times, like Chip Conley did during an economic downturn, ending meetings with positive stories or recognition can transform the entire experience. Successful companies like Zappos and Southwest Airlines routinely end meetings by celebrating team achievements or sharing customer success stories, which has been shown to boost meeting satisfaction by up to 40%. High-performing teams maintain a 1:1 ratio between asking questions and sharing information. To ensure balanced participation, track contributions during meetings by sketching a diagram of participants and marking each time someone speaks. This "contribution mapping" technique has been successfully implemented by companies like Google and Microsoft to improve meeting dynamics. For virtual meetings, make balanced participation an explicit norm and actively solicit input from quieter team members. Progressive companies are now using digital tools that provide real-time analytics on speaking time and participation patterns, helping facilitators ensure all voices are heard. Implementation of structured turn-taking protocols has been shown to increase meeting participation by up to 35% and improve decision quality by ensuring diverse perspectives are considered.

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Becoming a Positive Deviant: Implementing What Works

Positive deviants are those who implement these evidence-based tools and achieve extraordinary results. Four key strategies enable successful implementation: embrace rather than resist resistance, focus on just three small changes at a time, avoid unnecessary jargon, and use the "back door approach" by quietly integrating changes into daily business without fanfare. When introducing new ideas, expect resistance as a natural response. Rather than fighting against it, view resistance as a promising sign of change and an indication that pain points need addressing. Be empathetic and address concerns directly, using the Five FRESH Themes (fit, right, emotions, science, and habits) to explain concepts when necessary. Rather than attempting to overhaul all business practices simultaneously, make incremental changes. Research shows people are more likely to achieve goals when breaking them into smaller subgoals. Focus on implementing just three tools from the book's collection of over two dozen. These small wins build confidence and create momentum for tackling bigger challenges later. Avoid alienating colleagues with unfamiliar terminology and academic jargon. Instead of discussing "positive psychology" or citing studies by name, focus on practical applications: look for what's going right, help employees turn goals into habits, and be mindful of your emotional impact on others. The back door approach means integrating changes into daily operations without fanfare or formal announcements. This method requires no presentations, capital, or permission-just the courage to try something new. Focus on outcomes and let the results speak for themselves. As you produce better outcomes, others will notice improved results in customer satisfaction, project delivery, and workplace surveys. The beauty of these evidence-based positive psychology tools is that they don't require significant investment, reorganization, or formal approval. They simply require leaders willing to try something different-leaders who understand that by focusing on what's right rather than just what's wrong, by managing their own emotions before trying to control others, and by bringing out the best in people rather than just extracting the most, they can transform their organizations one small positive change at a time.

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Chip ConleyHotelier who used curiosity to build resilience

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Margaret Greenberg und Senia Maymin sind Executive Coaches und Expertinnen für Positive Psychologie, die für ihre evidenzbasierten Führungsstrategien in Profit from the Positive: Proven Leadership Strategies to Boost Productivity and Transform Your Business bekannt sind. Dieses Wirtschaftsbuch vereint akademische Strenge mit praktischen Werkzeugen und greift Themen wie Resilienz, stärkenbasiertes Management und emotionale Ansteckung in der Arbeitsplatzdynamik auf.

Greenberg, Absolventin des Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) der University of Pennsylvania und ehemalige Personalleiterin eines Fortune-500-Unternehmens, gründete die Coaching-Praxis The Greenberg Group und lehrt Organisationspsychologie an der University of Hartford.

Maymin, die an der Stanford University in Organisationsverhalten promovierte und ihr Wirtschaftsstudium in Harvard abschloss, berät Tech-Giganten wie Google und VMware und ist Herausgeberin von Positive Psychology News. Ihre Zusammenarbeit kombiniert mehr als 30 Jahre Unternehmenserfahrung mit modernster Verhaltenswissenschaft.

Greenbergs Kolumne „Positive Work“ im Live Happy Magazine und Maymins Verbreitung von Forschungsergebnissen über PositiveCoaches.com festigen ihre Autorität zusätzlich. Der Amazon-Bestseller ist zu einer unverzichtbaren Ressource für Manager in Unternehmen wie Zappos und Amazon geworden, wobei seine kostenlosen Strategien von Vordenkern wie Tom Rath empfohlen werden.

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Beyond Time Management: The Productive Leader's Toolkit

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Bouncing Back: The Resilient Leader's Psychological Toolkit

Emotional Ripples: The Contagious Leader's Impact

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Mining for Gold: The Strengths-Based Leader's Perspective

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Sieh jedes Wort, während du es hörst

Unleashing Potential: The Art of Employee Engagement

Reimagining Performance Reviews: From Dreaded Ritual to Growth Engine

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Transforming Meetings: From Energy Drains to Productivity Engines

Becoming a Positive Deviant: Implementing What Works

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