Martin Seligman

Today we welcome Gabriella Kellerman, the chief innovation officer at BetterUp and the head of BetterUp Labs. She is also a Harvard-trained physician with expertise in behavioral and organizational change, digital health, well-being, and AI. As a thought leader, Gabriella has been published in The Atlantic, Scientific American Mind, JAMA, and the Harvard Business Review. Her first book is Tomorrowmind, which she co-authored with Professor Martin Seligman.In this episode, I talked to Gabriella Kellerman about prospection and future-proofing the workplace in the 21st century. According to Gabriella, the world is always changing. She argues that we can plan for uncertainty by cultivating creative leadership, building rapid rapport, and learning resilience. We also touch on the topics of imagination, kindness, and positive behavioral science.Website: gabriellarosenkellerman.comTwitter: @grkellerman Topics01:44 Collaborating with Martin Seligman03:54 What is prospection? 08:00 Creativity: ways of being divergent10:36 Creativity hygiene14:05 Creative strength spotting16:42 The safety to matter and to innovate23:59 Positive behavioral science27:21 Key drivers of resilience30:48 Instill resilience in the workplace34:38 Gabriella’s background and expertise38:37 Building rapid rapport43:05 Positivity resonance46:24 Accepting and coping with change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Martin Seligman, founding father of positive psychology, discusses enabling individuals and communities to flourish. He shares advice on improving employee well-being and communication techniques for stronger relationships. They explore early influences, challenges in introducing positive psychology, and surprising successes in schools, the military, and corporations. They discuss the concept of mattering, measuring resiliency, and the importance of purpose and meaning in leadership. They also touch on the potential role of AI in therapy and coaching, including the creation of Ask Martin, a virtual therapist. Lastly, they explore the use of AI as therapists and coaches and the concept of positive leadership through altruism and serving others.

Dr. Martin Seligman, a prominent psychologist and pioneer of positive psychology, explores the transformative power of storytelling in our lives. He introduces a reframing tool based on the 'three P's' of pessimism to help listeners cultivate a more optimistic mindset. Seligman discusses how recognizing our pessimistic biases can lead to resilience and explains the concept of 'Learned Optimism.' By emphasizing the importance of personal accountability and viewing setbacks as temporary, he inspires us to reshape our narratives for a more positive outlook.

Guests Caroline Adams Miller, Martin Seligman, Angela Duckworth, and Phil Stutz share wisdom on embracing pain and living fully. They discuss facing challenges, working hard, and tapping into heroic potential by embracing discomfort and uncertainty for personal growth.

In a captivating discussion, Martin Seligman, a pioneer in positive psychology and author of 'Learned Optimism', shares his insights on overcoming the 'monkey mind'—that restless turmoil within us. He emphasizes navigating from pessimism to optimism, revealing techniques for cultivating hope and resilience. Seligman explores the neuroscience behind learned helplessness and the significance of mindfulness in modern life. The conversation also delves into the importance of a proactive mindset in shaping a brighter future amidst present challenges.