

Ep 285: Cultivating Practices to Become More Joyful Leaders
4 snips May 7, 2025
Explore the surprising definition of joy as distinct from happiness. Discover how gratitude and connection can enhance resilience in leadership. The conversation weaves together neuroscience and theology, offering practical strategies for fostering joy even in tough times. Additionally, listeners can sign up for a free webinar focused on question-asking and learn about valuable resources like newsletters and coaching to further develop their leadership skills.
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Joy Is Not Happiness
- Joy is distinct from happiness and not based on circumstances or feelings.
- Understanding what joy truly is helps leaders seek it beyond fleeting moods or events.
Gratitude Fuels Joy and Resilience
- Gratitude rewires the brain and fuels joy as its natural state.
- Joy emerges as the default when we engage in regular gratitude practices over time.
Three-Part Philosophy for Joy
- Talk to God about everything and do nothing out of fear.
- Love others deeply to cultivate gratitude, joy, and resilience in life.