Happiness Business School Blog
Because Happiness was never schooled.
A synonym for the word "potential" is capacity, possibility. In order to have the ability to deal with everyday challenges, we must use the resources at our disposal, such as our mind, adaptability, physical strength and endurance, specific knowledge and skills, and so on.
Do we realize...
In a world that glorifies the relentless race for productivity, the watch's constant ticking seems to echo an inescapable challenge: to do more, faster. Life has turned into a hamster wheel, where slowing down to take a break feels like an act of rebellion. This frantic dance of multitasking and...
We could begin this free essay by stating, in a purely speculative exercise, that in the near, distant, or extremely distant future technology will be one of the factors that will save humanity. Just as, putting the focus now on the past, throughout history, technology has evolved us as...
Communication plays a fundamental role in the way a connection is established with myself and with others, and is vital to man's evolution as a human being and citizen.
In the context where the communicator/speaker delivers a message, it can be quite useful for the communication to be...
In a time of unprecedented levels of stress, and emotional overwhelm, we often find ourselves juggling work, home, family life, care for ourselves as well as others which lead us to a life of worry, on autopilot, and eventually without meaning. For that reason, it’s critical for individuals...
Time and Money. The two variables that make up the most difficult equation to solve since the moment the concept of "paid work" was created. Those who hire, tend to focus on paying less. Those who work, on getting more. Only 50 years have passed since the beginning of the standardization of the...
The global movement of looking at our spaces as a direct influence of harmony in all areas of our lives was created by the Japanese guru, Marie Kondo, and is growing every day. Learning to live only surrounded by things, people and routines that bring us joy is the challenge proposed to live...
Keeping emotions out of decisions is a disaster for decision making according to published studies (Lenner, 2015). The role that emotions play in the brain are different from what most scientists have assumed for decades. Even the most mundane rational decisions depend on emotional data.
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It was 4pm and the sun was reflecting intensely on the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Planet Earth. I had 0,70€ in my pocket, a backpack with some belongings, food for two or three days, a bottle of water and the intention of moving to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point...
Motivating teams is probably one of the hardest tasks any Manager has to deal with.
Motivation is never constant and, in this sense, it is necessary to constantly assess the motivations of employees.
According to Herzberg the motivating factors are:
- Intrinsic - It is determined by internally...
1:1 meetings (one-on-one meetings) are a powerful tool for managers to connect with their direct reports. These meetings happen on a regular basis and their purpose is to keep employees engaged, informed, and motivated. These meetings were not created for a status update but instead, for...
The question is: How do we approach the age gap when it comes to happiness at work? With currently 4 generations in the workplace, this is a challenge that most leaders face.
Mal Fletcher, author and business leadership expert says that ‘building a better future will depend on our ability to...
