Making Positive Psychology Work

Robert Biswas-Diener, as we remember and savor the incredible research and life of his father, Ed Diener, who recently passed away. Over the last 40 years, Ed published hundreds of articles, amassing more than 250,000 citations. Ed’s earliest work focused on defining and establishing measures for happiness, and his satisfaction with life scale is the most widely used measure of wellbeing today. And has been cited 30,000 times. Ed’s w- later work focused on the relation of personality and of income to happiness, the cultural dimensions of happiness, the consequences of happiness, and happiness policies. Ed won the highest prize in psychology, The Distinguished Contribution to Science Award, was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. And was a founder of Perspectives of Psychological Science, and The Journal of Happiness Studies. In this week's episode, we honor and savor the research of Dr. Ed Deiner and discover what his 40 years of happiness research can teach us. Connect with Robert Biswas Diener: http://www.intentionalhappiness.com/ You’ll Learn: [02:34] - Robert explains how Ed Diener came to be known as Dr. Happiness and what made him such a highly respected researcher. [04:21] - Robert outlines Ed’s theoretical approach to happiness. [06:33] - Robert shares some of Ed’s conclusions about happiness based on his 40 years of research. [09:19] - Robert explains what Ed learned about how happiness can be measured and what this means practically for us as researchers and practitioners. [13:52] - Robert shares Ed’s concerns about the happiness pie and how we can help people to think more intelligently about what shapes their wellbeing. [18:24] - Robert explains how our happiness set point range works and why our happiness ebbs and flows over time. [22:40] - Robert explains how happiness policy can be enacted by governments. [24:55] - Robert challenges us to consider if we are happy enough. [26:53] - Robert shares Ed’s favorite happiness practices. [29:25] - Robert shares some of Ed’s favorite questions about happiness. [31:46] - The lightning round with Robert. Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Robert!

Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, a physician-scientist and chief of medicine, discusses his research on compassionomics and its impact on organizations. He explores the difference compassion makes in healthcare, reversing burnout, and creating cultures of compassion. The podcast also touches on the relationship between time and compassion, the potential pitfalls of empathy, and the power of asking and being present. The episode concludes with insights on compassionate leadership and recommendations for further reading.

Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work and former member of President Obama's white house, discusses the business case for companies to prioritize people's well-being, the impact of the global pandemic and Black Lives Matter on workplace happiness, and offers tips for building trust in the workplace.

Personality assessment and motivation innovator, Brian Little, shares insights on how personal projects shape our personality, exploring the roots of personality, the concept of authenticity, and the impact of projects on relationships. He also discusses the transformative power of music and recommends books on personal growth.

In this week's episode, we discover the five evidence-based approaches teams can playfully experiment with as they head back to the office to improve their resilience and wellbeing. Connect with Nic Marks: https://fridaypulse.com/ [free_product_purchase id="112024"] You’ll Learn: [02:47] - Nic explains how we can differentiate happiness and wellbeing in our workplaces [03:58] - Nic outlines the business case for investing in employee wellbeing. [06:45] - Nic outlines the five evidence-based ways we can improve the wellbeing and resilience of teams at work. [08:35] - Nic provides an example of how we can make hybrid working arrangements fairer for teams. [10:52] - Nic shares how leaders can help their teams strike the right balance of learning and challenge without burning people out. [12:29] - Nic explains why encouraging teams to playfully experiment as they work can boost psychological safety, creativity, and innovation. [15:17] - Nic shares how we can optimize meaning and purpose in our teams without creating passion fatigue for workers. [17:25] - Nic shares some suggestions on how teams can set healthy boundaries as they work together. [24:04] - Nic shares insights from the new World Happiness reports on the impact that COVID has had on worker wellbeing. [27:33] - Nic enters the lightning round... Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Nic!

Dr. Paige Williams, co-founder of The Leaders Lab and honorary fellow at the Centre for Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne, discusses how old leadership approaches are no longer effective, the challenges leaders face in navigating uncertainty, the impact of work location on outcomes, and the importance of self-compassion and rest for leaders during the COVID-19 journey.

In this week's episode, we bust the outdated myths about how our brains work and discover what the latest science really suggests about how we can work better with others. Connect with Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/ You’ll Learn: [03:29] - Lisa explains what the latest research suggests about how our brains really work and what they are best for? [06:21] - Lisa shares how our brains are structured like a network, to share the information that makes up the experiences and actions of our lives. [08:16] - Lisa shares why our brains are predicting organs and what this might mean practically for us as we go about our work. [15:12] - Lisa explains how our brains are impacted by each other as we work together. [20:16] - Lisa explains the 5Cs of the human brain and how these help us to create a social reality as we work together. [33:14] - Lisa shares how we can use our brains to more intelligently navigate the socially constructed worlds in which we live. [35:51] - Lisa enters the lightning round... Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook After Phrenology by Michael Anderson Metazoa by Peter Godfrey-Smith Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Lisa!

Dr. Paige Williams speaks with Carol Kauffman, an associate professor, about leadership and building bridges of connection. They discuss overcoming ego, shifting to a more constructive leadership perspective, building bridges with reluctant individuals, the risk of resilient leaders missing compassion, a technique for feedback conversations, coaching upwards, and the power of self-compassion for personal growth.

Dr. Sandra Bloom, an expert in trauma theory and attachment theory, discusses how trauma theory and attachment theory can improve workplace wellbeing. Topics include creating sanctuaries of wellbeing, building psychologically safe cultures, balancing rights and responsibilities, and understanding developmental stages and trauma in the workplace.

Dr. Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and a Chartered Psychologist, discusses the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce. She explains what neurodiversity is and identifies Neurominorities. Dr. Doyle explores labeling neurodiversity and shares insights into creating inclusive workplaces. The podcast also touches on running for mental calm, embracing natural talents, and provides book recommendations for embracing neurodiversity.