How to be Happy: 4 Tips from Positive Psychology Researchers TODAY Show, Shawn Achor + Michelle Gielan August 27, 2018 It’s the time of year when the craziness starts back up again — with renewed intensity. Back to school, new projects at work and an inbox that went from relatively quiet to overflowing. As a working…
Why You Should Put a Little More Thought into Your Out-of-Office Message Harvard Business Review, Michelle Gielan August 20, 2018 We all need time to unplug and recharge. Research shows that disconnecting — especially from email — can make us significantly less stressed and more productive. And yet, many of us are often hesitant to take the…
The Secret Reason Why Venture Capital Investments Often Fail Forbes, Amy Blankson May 8, 2018 Failure is not an option. This is the mantra that many entrepreneurs cling to as they fight their way through the bowels of startup hell. And yet, 90% of entrepreneurs wind up doing just that: failing. Sobering statistics like this…
We’re Better Together Live Happy, Michelle Gielan + Shawn Achor January 22, 2018 Connect with others to transform your happiness. Michelle Gielan: Shawn, what led you to write your new book, Big Potential?Shawn Achor: Since writing The Happiness Advantage, I had a huge discovery. I became a father as you know [Note: Shawn and Michelle are married happiness researchers], and…
How to Increase Empathy in the Digital Era Live Happy, Amy Blankson October 22, 2017 These apps and websites make it easy to spread positivity online. In the last five years, cyber-bullying has seen a drastic increase, leaving parents, teachers and communities concerned. Online communication has created a space for people to openly speak their minds,…