Put Happiness to Work by Eric Karpinski Summary
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Discover how happiness drives workplace success in Eric Karpinski's game-changing guide. Endorsed by Adam Grant and implemented at Intel and Facebook, this science-backed approach has transformed team productivity across Fortune 500 companies. Ready to boost engagement while ditching superficial perks?
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The Science of Happiness: Transforming Workplace Engagement
Imagine a workplace where happiness isn't just a perk but the driving force behind success. This revolutionary idea forms the foundation of Eric Karpinski's approach to workplace psychology. The traditional belief that success leads to happiness has it backward - happiness actually drives success. Despite companies investing billions in engagement initiatives, Gallup reports that employee engagement remains stubbornly around 30%. Why? Because organizations focus on engagement outcomes while employees care about happiness. When managers talk about engagement, employees hear "work harder without more pay," which naturally reduces motivation rather than enhancing it. The solution lies in tapping into employees' intrinsic motivation for happiness - encompassing positive emotions from joy and enthusiasm to pride, connection, and inspiration. This isn't about superficial happiness but rather eudaimonic happiness - the pursuit of meaning, challenges, and growth that creates sustainable fulfillment. Organizations implementing happiness-focused programs have seen remarkable results: 20% engagement increases, 50% sales growth, and transformations from operating losses to profits even during challenging times like layoffs.
Building Authentic Appreciation and Connection
Transforming Stress into Performance
Leveraging Signature Strengths and Mining for Meaning
Embracing Negative Emotions: The Path to Authentic Happiness
The Coaching Approach: Bringing It All Together
Creating a Culture of Sustainable Happiness
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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