Author

Achor, Shawn

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Currency

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback, 236 pages

Subject

Leadership/Coaching

Work Performance

Psychology

Abstract

Happiness is not the belief that we don?t need to change; it is the realization that we can.

Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that once we succeed, we?ll be happy; that once we get that great job, win that next promotion, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But the science reveals this formula to be backward: Happiness fuels success, not the other way around.

Research shows that happy employees are more productive, more creative, and better problem solvers than their unhappy peers. And positive people are significantly healthier and less stressed and enjoy deeper social interaction than the less positive people around them.

Drawing on original research?including one of the largest studies of happiness ever conducted?and work in boardrooms and classrooms across forty-two countries, Shawn Achor shows us how to rewire our brains for positivity and optimism to reap the happiness advantage in our lives, our careers, and even our health.

ISBN

9780-307-591548

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF AA 75 ACH 2010

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