The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (819 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307591549 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Shawn has become one of the world's leading expert on the connection between happiness and success. Jude Children's Hospital, and worked with the U.S. Subsequently, Shawn has lectured or researched in 51 countries, speaking to CEOs in China, school children in South Africa, doctors in Dubai, and farmers in Zimbabwe. Department of Health to promote happiness. For seven years, Shawn also served as an Officer of Harvard, living in Harvard Ya
"A Year Later" according to NCC. I saw Shawn Anchor's presentation on PBS where he explained a simple 5 minute technique called 'The A Year Later I saw Shawn Anchor's presentation on PBS where he explained a simple 5 minute technique called 'The 3 Gratitudes'. I was brought up in a culture of pessimism and had 50 years of experience that was so deeply entrenched that I decided that I would be the perfect candidate for experimentation with such a simple exercise. I've never had much luck trying to change my 'default mode' of negative self-concept (no matter how much therapy I've had or how many self-help books I've read) so I was really on a mi. Gratitudes'. I was brought up in a culture of pessimism and had 50 years of experience that was so deeply entrenched that I decided that I would be the perfect candidate for experimentation with such a simple exercise. I've never had much luck trying to change my 'default mode' of negative self-concept (no matter how much therapy I've had or how many self-help books I've read) so I was really on a mi. stewart b clifford said Great information - and fun to read!. I read a lot of business books. Most of them are filled with helpful information. Frankly, most of them are also a little on the dry. "The Happiness Advantage" is different. It is filled with fascinating research and great ideas, and it is also a hoot to read. I found myself laughing out loud as I read the book.Shawn Achor explains the latest research he and his colleagues in the field of positive psychology have conducted. The results are fascinating:1) Our brains work better when they are "happy.""Great information - and fun to read!" according to stewart b clifford. I read a lot of business books. Most of them are filled with helpful information. Frankly, most of them are also a little on the dry. "The Happiness Advantage" is different. It is filled with fascinating research and great ideas, and it is also a hoot to read. I found myself laughing out loud as I read the book.Shawn Achor explains the latest research he and his colleagues in the field of positive psychology have conducted. The results are fascinating:1) Our brains work better when they are "happy."2. . Excellent book for leaders, parents, and other humans. Well-done, Shawn. I have listened to the book twice on audio and bought the paperback to make sure I capture all the great references. I have printed out key points from the book and have them above my computer at work and on my mirror at home.I NEVER do that!This book has caused me to take look at habits and happiness from a better perspective. Having read and listened to Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit", Baumeister's "Willpower" and reams of material on habit and addiction, plus the stories of
“Achor transports us to his virtual classroom, a journey along which we glean the seven secrets of happiness. I'm butter to his knife."-The Boston Globe " Achor bases his training on a burgeoning body of research on the positive psychology movement, which emphasizes instilling resiliency and positive attitudes…."-Wall Street Journal. The Happiness Advantage reveals the most important discoveries coming out of modern psychology.”-Rom Brafman, bestselling c
This discovery has been repeatedly borne out by rigorous research in psychology and neuroscience, management studies, and the bottom lines of organizations around the globe. Conventional wisdom holds that if we work hard we will be more successful, and if we are more successful, then we’ll be happy. Among the principles he outlines: • The Tetris Effect: how to retrain our brains to spot patterns of possibility, so we can see—and seize—opportunities wherever we look. If we can just find that great job, win that next promotion, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. It’s about how to reap the benefits of a happier and more positive mind-set to achieve the extraordinary in our work and in our lives.. • Social Investment: how to reap the dividends of investing in one of the greatest predictors of success and happiness—our socia