Happiness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
by Harvard Business Review
View on GoodreadsHappiness is something you can define, measure and deliberately build at work, according to much of this short Harvard Business Review collection. That said, some pieces warn that the enthusiasm has been overdone, from treating contentment as mandatory to measuring it too much. Contributors include Daniel Gilbert, Annie McKee, Gretchen Spreitzer and Teresa Amabile.
Core ideas
- Three strands: The essays move from what human happiness is, to the research on measuring it, to the management practices that build it at work.
- Conditions for fulfillment: A meaningful vision of the future, a sense of purpose and good relationships are what let you find fulfillment in your work.
- Small wins and thriving: Motivation grows out of small wins, and thriving at work comes from combining vitality with learning.
Published2017
Pages162
ISBN9781633693210
ReadNov 2023
