Ever had an aspect of your job that you just didn't enjoy? You're not alone. Even people who adore their professions have tasks that don't appeal to them, or dread every time they come up.

In this issue of The Pulse, we look at ways to reframe a negative perspective to bring more enjoyment to even the most burdensome task.

Happiness. Joy. Would you consider them to be the same thing? If you said "yes", you're not alone ... many people view them as one and the same. However, they're two very different experiences.

In this issue of the Pulse, we share an RSA video featuring Ingrid Fetell Lee, who explains why we should put more emphasis on joy, and how it can even impact our bottom line.

Telework. Multiple Locations. Sometimes the people we interact with every day don't work in the same building as us.

Collaborating at a distance can be a challenge, but there are steps you can take to make it as effective as possible. In this issue of The Pulse, we share a video from the Harvard Business Review on remote collaboration.

So, you're smart. Really smart. Perhaps your intelligence is what you credit for your successes.

But not so fast. In this issue of The Pulse, we share a Big Think video featuring psychologist Daniel Goleman, who breaks down why emotional intelligence is even more important than IQ.

Do you even have a spare moment to read this email right now? Probably not. But you may want to make the time.

In this issue of the Pulse, we share five tips on how to reclaim your time and free up your schedule to focus on what matters most.