The Happiness Advantage
The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work
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The Happiness Advantage
The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work
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- Experience a boost in productivity, as a positive mindset can enhance brain function by up to 31%.
- Develop resilience, enabling you to better cope with challenges and setbacks in both personal and professional life.
- Strengthen your relationships, leading to a more supportive social network that contributes to overall happiness.
- See improved performance in your careers, as you learn to leverage positivity to achieve your goals.
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” is a groundbreaking book that turns traditional thinking about success and happiness on its head. Shawn Achor, a leading expert in positive psychology, presents a new model for achieving success by first cultivating happiness.
This book is about:
• Understanding the science behind positive psychology
• Learning how to leverage happiness to achieve greater success
• Implementing practical strategies to increase positivity in your life and work
Readers will learn:
• How to retrain their brains to become more positive
• Techniques to overcome negativity and stress
• Methods to improve productivity and performance through happiness
• Ways to build resilience and turn challenges into opportunities
• Strategies for creating lasting positive change in their lives and organizations
The book combines cutting-edge scientific research with practical applications, offering readers a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of positivity. Achor’s engaging writing style makes complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable for a wide audience.
“The Happiness Advantage” is not just another self-help book; it’s a science-based approach to transforming your mindset and achieving lasting success. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve your relationships, or simply lead a more fulfilling life, this book provides the tools and insights to help you leverage the power of happiness for greater success.
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The book: "The Happiness Advantage" Is perfect for:
• Professionals seeking to improve their performance and job satisfaction
• Leaders and managers looking to boost team morale and productivity
• Individuals interested in personal development and well-being
• Students and educators curious about the science of happiness and success
• Anyone feeling stuck or unfulfilled in their current life situation
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Meet the author
Author biography
Shawn Achor is a renowned positive psychology expert and bestselling author. He spent 12 years at Harvard University, where he won numerous distinguished teaching awards. Achor’s research on happiness and human potential has been published in top psychology journals and featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. His TED Talk, “The Happy Secret to Better Work,” has garnered over 25 million views, making it one of the most popular of all time.
Achor is the author of “The Happiness Advantage” and “Big Potential,” both New York Times bestsellers. He has worked with over a third of the Fortune 100 companies and has lectured in more than 50 countries, speaking to diverse audiences from CEOs to schoolchildren. His research and lectures focus on how happiness fuels success and how positive psychology can improve performance and well-being.
As the CEO of GoodThink Inc., Achor continues to push the boundaries of positive psychology research, helping organizations increase happiness and reap its benefits in the workplace. He has become a leading voice in the field, advocating for a shift in how we perceive the relationship between happiness and success.Shawn Achor resides in Texas with his family, where he continues to write, research, and spread the message of positive psychology worldwide.
Book testimonials
Shawn Achor is funny, self-deprecating, and devastating to my notions of what his field is all about…. I’m butter to his knife.,
— The Boston Globe
Achor transports us to his virtual classroom, a journey along which we glean the seven secrets of happiness. “The Happiness Advantage “reveals the most important discoveries coming out of modern psychology.
— Rom Brafman, bestselling co-author of “Sway” and “Click”