Shawn Achor is the winner of over a dozen distinguished teaching awards at Harvard University, where he delivered lectures on positive psychology in the most popular class at Harvard. Shawn has become one of the world's leading expert on the connection between happiness and success. His research on happiness made the cover of Harvard Business Review, his TED talk is one of the most popular all time with over 4 million views, and his lecture airing on PBS has been seen by millions. Shawn teaches for the Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School, and collaborates on research with Yale and Columbia University.
In 2007, Shawn founded Good Think to share his research with the world. Subsequently, Shawn has lectured or researched in 51 countries, speaking to CEOs in China, school children in South Africa, doctors in Dubai, and farmers in Zimbabwe. He has spoken to the Royal Family in Abu Dhabi, doctors at St. Jude Children's Hospital, and worked with the U.S. Department of Health to promote happiness. In 2012, Shawn helped lead the Everyday Matters campaign with the National MS Society and Genzyme to show how happiness remains a choice for those struggling with a chronic illness.
Shawn graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and earned a Masters degree from Harvard Divinity School in Christian and Buddhist ethics. For seven years, Shawn also served as an Officer of Harvard, living in Harvard Yard and counseling students through the stresses of their first year. Though he now travels extensively for his work, Shawn continues to conduct original psychology research on happiness and organizational achievement in collaboration with Yale University and the Institute for Applied Positive Research.
¶"In this remarkable book, one of the leading thinkers in the field
of positive psychology digs deep into the science to find practical
techniques for unleashing your genius for happiness. So forget
about cheap gimmicks and gooey affirmations. Instead, listen to
Shawn Achor -- and prepare to take notes!"
-Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive, To Sell is Human, and A Whole New
Mind "Shawn Achor, one of our greatest positive psychologists for
the workplace, has done it again. With his characteristic blend of
academic rigor and twinkle in the eye, Achor will change your view
of happiness, of reality -- and of yourself."
-Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of QUIET: The Power
of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking "Before Happiness
is the book that positive psychology fans have been waiting to
read. Shawn Achor, the leading light in bringing the science of
happiness to work, offers his signature blend of eye-opening
research insights, entertaining stories, and infectious enthusiasm.
This fresh, uplifting book is filled with ideas for improving our
organizations and our lives."
-Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of Give and
Take "Shawn Achor is a positive genius who is capable of taking
complex academic research and making it come to life in companies
and schools across the globe."
-Tony Hsieh, bestselling author of Delivering Happiness and CEO of
Zappos.com, Inc. In Before Happiness, Shawn Achor provides simple,
scientifically sound strategies built around three key factors most
of us undervalue: where we choose to put our attention, how much
social support we build into our lives, and whether we view stress
as a challenge rather than a threat.
-Tony Schwartz, bestselling author of The Power of Full Engagement
and Be Excellent at Anything "Read this book before you buy any
other self-improvement title. For anyone who wants to find more
meaning, achievement, and joy in life, this is the single best
place to start."
-Tom Rath, bestselling author of StrengthsFinder 2.0 and Eat Move
Sleep "Achor infuses Before Happiness with empirical evidence,
anecdotes and studies showing that even a simple adjustment in
thinking impacts our outlook and how we're perceived...The book
offers insights and ideas for adjusting your angle of vision so you
open the door to happiness and success."
-Success Magazine
"A must read"
-The Washington Times
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