I met with a friend and former colleague yesterday, who said he thought he had trust problems on his team of (mostly) engineers. What might I suggest to help build trust on the team? I love this question because it’s so important. Trust is the foundation of teamwork in many experts’ eyes; see Patrick Lencioni’s The read more…
What did–or will–you think of these books? I thought they were great!
If you are a geek–as I am–then you love learning more about the latest science. I love it so much I decided to make a career out of learning and teaching the science of happiness and the mind! Despite my passion for new knowledge on this subject, I find it challenging to find the time read more…
One more reason to exercise: a willpower boost!
If you walk around the block for just five minutes, are you more likely to resist dessert at lunch, stay focused on a difficult task, or resist yelling at a colleague? Can you exercise your way to better self-control and will power? If you’ve heard me present or read some of the books I recommend, read more…
Leave The Change: Money, Generosity, and Happiness At Work
“Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.” – David Lee Roth While that’s a funny quote, it’s not terribly accurate according to the science of happiness. Long story short, money helps many individuals, families, and countries to be happier, but it typically doesn’t read more…
What the San Diego Fireworks Can Teach Us About Happiness
To boost your happiness at work next week, would you choose: A) A good but ordinary lunch with a different colleague every day for one week; or B) Grinding through lunch alone at your desk each day for four days, then a special delicious lunch out with a colleague one day? Thinking about the San read more…
Mindful for a Moment: Integrating Attention into a Busy Day
Note: This is an article I co-wrote with Chris Wilson, a psychologist who integrates mindfulness exercises into his personal and professional life. He also took the two photos you see in this post. You can find out more about him and his work at www.drchristopherwilson.com. The article has originally been published in Positive Psychology News read more…
The Science of Happiness at Work–in Five Minutes!
If I had just five minutes of your time, I would tell you the most important science of being happier at work. Because I believe: We all deserve to be happy at work. Science tells us why to be happier: it brings benefits including (but not limited to) success, creativity, engagement, sociability, productivity and health. read more…
The Science of Being Happier at Work in Three Minutes
If I had just three minutes of your time, I would tell you the most important lessons from applying the science of happiness to work. Because I believe: Happiness means many things to many people. Scientists use the term “subjective well-being” which hints at two important facts: I mean all of that every time I read more…
The Science of Happiness in One Minute
If I had just one minute, I would tell you the most important lessons from the science of happiness. Because I believe: At least 40% of your happiness is determined by what you think and do. Happiness is largely a choice. First, make progress toward goals that are important to you. The sustainable source of read more…
The Power of Pictures
I never would have predicted that my junior high drafting class, a cliché, graphic recording, neuroscience, and presentations would all have something in common. It was the first day of my junior high drafting class, and my classmate was standing at the front of the room with a podium hiding the object in his hands. read more…