In this month's issue, we share more about the burgeoning marketplace for happiness.  We also highlight the science of scarcity and its impact in business.  Next is an essay on the impact of compassion as a managerial tactic.  Finally, we share a review of the old classic Small is Beautiful by economist Fritz Schumacher. Regards, Birju

What Would You Pay to be Happy?

There is a new field emergence called 'psycho-economics.' An array of researchers are closer than ever to locating, measuring, and engineering a sense of happiness - all at a good rate of return. Soma anyone? Read Full Story »

The Burgeoning Science of Scarcity

Harvard researchers groundbreaking findings on the neurological consequences of scarcity. The crux - harmful character traits originally thought to be wired in may be the result of pervasive scarcity. The most powerful antidote yet - attention control through mindfulness. Read Full Story »

Compassion as a Managerial Tactic

Latest research out of Stanford on the impact of compassion as a management technique. Everything from employee loyalty to performance is impacted through an empathy practice. Read more to find out how to practice in the office jungle. Read Full Story »

Economics as if People Mattered

A write-up by internet maven Maria Popova on a powerful essay by economist EF Schumacher. Among the many insights from 'Buddhist Economics': the purpose of going to work is enlightenment, material needs are insatiable and deleterious beyond basic needs, and progress would best be measured by well-being divided by consumption. Read Full Story »

Be the Change

Two opportunities to be the change for this coming month.  Practically, how can you shift mindset away from scarcity (of time, money, etc) as a tool to work compassionately with others? At the level of framing thoughts, how can you evolve your work so that literally every day is an exercise in building character?