The Global Leadership Podcast Ep 173: Arthur C. Brooks on How to be Happier
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May 13, 2025 
Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author known for his insights on leadership and happiness, shares intriguing takes on the science behind joy. He discusses meta-cognition techniques to enhance personal happiness. Listeners learn about mastering emotions to lead effectively and the arrival fallacy, where achieving goals may not guarantee lasting happiness. Brooks also connects with young adults, emphasizing the importance of navigating life's complexities rather than merely facing challenges. Prepare to take notes on happiness!
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Arthur C. Brooks' Reinvention Story
- Arthur C. Brooks went from being a classical French horn player to a Harvard professor studying happiness.
- His journey involved reinvention through prayer and discernment, leading to a mission combining science and faith.
Happiness Is Partly Genetic
- Happiness is partly genetic; about half of how we feel in the morning is inherited.
- Studying happiness helped Brooks change habits and teach others to become happier.
Manage Emotions with Metacognition
- Emotions are data signaling threats or opportunities, not good or bad feelings.
- Managing emotions through metacognition allows conscious decisions instead of being controlled by feelings.
