Summaries of books by Shawn Achor:
The Happiness Advantage
The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work
Shawn Achor
The book presents seven principles based on positive psychology that demonstrate how a positive mindset can lead to greater success and performance in the workplace. It provides strategies and real-world examples to help individuals rewire their brains for positivity, which in turn boosts productivity, creativity, and resilience.
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Before Happiness
The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change
Shawn Achor
The book presents five foundational concepts that pave the way for a positive mindset, which is essential for achieving success and spreading happiness. It offers strategies for increasing optimism, changing one's reality by adjusting perception, and creating a positive ripple effect in one's environment to sustain long-term positive change.
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Big Potential
How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being
Shawn Achor
The book challenges the individualistic approach to success, advocating for a more collaborative mindset that amplifies the potential of those around us. It presents research and strategies on how connecting with others and helping them succeed can lead to greater personal achievement, happiness, and well-being.
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