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- Learn to reconnect your brain and heart to find happiness and engagement at work and in life In The Happiness Index: Why Today's Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success, cofounder and CEO of The Happiness Index Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our engagement and happiness at work.
- About the Author: Matt Phelan is the Co-founder and CEO of The Happiness Index.
- 224 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Personal Success
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Book Synopsis
Learn to reconnect your brain and heart to find happiness and engagement at work and in life
In The Happiness Index: Why Today's Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success, cofounder and CEO of The Happiness Index Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our engagement and happiness at work. Grounded in an evidence-based and neuroscientific approach, the book skips the memes and inspirational quotes in favor of data and insights based on real-time information from real people.
In the book, you'll learn that "engagement" is what our brains need, and "happiness" is what our hearts need. You'll discover what we need to thrive and succeed in work and life, as well as:
- A step-by-step approach to learning from real-world data about happiness
- Practical lessons applicable to any organization that will help both individuals and groups succeed
- Case studies from recognizable firms around the world and interviews with executives to help bring the data to life
A simultaneously inspirational and hands-on treatment of a subject of singular importance to everyone in the working world, The Happiness Index will benefit executives, managers, and other business leaders, as well as founders, business owners, and anyone else interested in helping the people around them flourish.
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An inspiring, data-driven, and neuroscience-based discussion of employee engagement and happiness
The Happiness Index: Why Today's Employee Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success is a fascinating, data-driven exploration of the factors that determine employee engagement and happiness at work. Evidence-based and neuroscience-focused, the book examines data collected from over 2 million people in more than 100 countries.
Author Matt Phelan eschews a superficial approach in favor of a deep dive into the hard data that can show you how to create the right environment for employees to be happy, engaged, and fulfilled in their jobs. He delivers a step-by-step approach for organizations seeking to improve their ability to find, attract, and retain talent by creating an environment that engages their minds and fulfills their hearts. You'll also find insightful case studies and executive interviews that bring the extensive data to life.
An exciting and practical treatment of a timely subject, The Happiness Index will inspire a new generation of managers, executives, founders, owners, human resources professionals, and other business leaders. It is filled with practical lessons applicable to any firm interested in helping their people--and their company--succeed.
About the Author
Matt Phelan is the Co-founder and CEO of The Happiness Index. He's an expert on the future of work and how data can help us improve the world of work. Matthew also hosts the Happiness and Humans podcast, authored Freedom to be Happy: The Business Case for Happiness, and founded The Happiness and Humans Community.
