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Dad, author BIG POTENTIAL, BEFORE HAPPINESS, THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE; Positive Psychology Researcher&Speaker |

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5 years
“I think, right now, optimism, happiness becomes one of those essentials – the necessities that we absolutely need” INCYMI, please tune into my interview with @brianbuffini:
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2 years
The brilliant Ellen Langer from Harvard describing some of the studies from her book The Mindful Body
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2 years
The brilliant Dr. Ellen Langer from Harvard has a new book coming out tomorrow called The Mindful Body. I quote her in often in my talks and I got started in her lab. She's a legitimate genius.
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2 years
I’m so excited to be speaking at the California Conference for Women. This year’s 2-day #CalWomen has amazing speakers including Misty Copeland, Naomi Osaka and more. Hope to see you there! Use code CASPEAK23 for early bird pricing through 2/17:
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Shawn Achor
3 years
My friend @NeilPasricha has a new book out this week called Our Book of Awesome where he crowd-sourced moments of joy to help us access it faster in tough times. Check it out:. Link:
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In a world that is often overwhelming, it’s time to return to the simple things, the AWESOME things, all around us...if only we take a moment to see them: -Carrying the ice cube tray from the sink to...
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3 years
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth! Check out #GettingOutoftheRough where I joined @JDayGolf to discuss why maintaining relationships and familiarity is essential after a loved one's #lungcancer diagnosis. All episodes out now! #LCAM #ad
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3 years
#Lungcancer research advancements, like #biomarker testing, can make all the difference in a loved one's treatment. On #GettingOutoftheRough, @JDayGolf and I examined the importance of mental health during treatment. #ad #WorldCancerResearchDay
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3 years
In life's challenging moments, connection is.essential. Join me for #GettingOutoftheRough,.as @JDayGolf and I explore the impact of.social connection, familiarity, and importance.of #biomarker testing after a loved one's.#lungcancer diagnosis. #NSCLC #ad.
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3 years
It's important to focus on emotional well-being.after a #lungcancer diagnosis. I'm excited to be.joining @JDayGolf on #GettingOutoftheRough.to explore steps loved ones can take to help.find comfort in the familiar during their.treatment journey. #ad.
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4 years
So many of my favorite positive thinkers at one event! Join us 10/29 @byjennlim @AdamMGrant @angeladuckw
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4 years
I’m joining my unicorn sister Amy Blankson for a fun discussion on digital wellness and her book The Future of Happiness. Feel free to join us!
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4 years
Congratulations to my sister @Amy Blankson, aka #amytheunicorn, on the launch of her most recent book, The Digital Wellness Playbook: A Guide for Thriving in the Remote Work Era. Timely and useful!
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4 years
Interview with @erickarpinski for his new book Put Happiness to Work
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7 Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance.
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5 years
“Each department designed positive changes tailored to their subculture spanning from gratitude exercises, increased praise and recognition from managers, and team-based conscious acts of kindness.” @HarvardBiz @MichelleGielan #optimisticleadership
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5 years
“So how can we obtain a more positive mindset and enjoy the flow-on benefits of better motivation and productivity? ”
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5 years
"It’s precisely in the midst of a setback or challenging time, that leaders should be actively encouraging positivity because it will help teams weather the storm.” @HarvardBiz @MichelleGielan #positiveleadership #optimisticleaders
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5 years
Do you know what leading with optimism looks like? Read more in our @HarvardBiz article published last week @HarvardBiz @MichelleGielan #positiveleadership #PositivePsychology #happinessatwork #scienceofhappiness
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5 years
Given all the challenges in our world, how and when should leaders start talking about the positive? . Here’s our answer based on a multi-year study,: #positiveleadership #emotionalwellness #positivepsychology. @HarvardBusiness .
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5 years
It's not too late to join in the #kindnessbingo fun, download your free gameboard from @sourcebookkids, play at home, and share with us on social:
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5 years
This is thought-provoking read from the @GreaterGoodSC; the semantics of "happiness" is always interesting ground at the intersection of many disciplines:
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