Unlock Happiness at Work

The Big Think+ Book Club is excited to welcome positivity psychologist, lecturer and author Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar for a conversation on how to unlock happiness at work. Tal is the author of Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience and Purpose in Hard Times as well as an internationally renowned teacher in the fields of happiness and leadership. After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.

Tal will advise on key practices to implement in the workplace in order to:

• Minimize employee burnout and optimize employee engagement
• Reduce stress and promote happiness in the workplace
• Practice and promote servant leadership and be of service to others

Author bio

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. He then taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University. A prolific writer, Tal’s books have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages. Tal Ben-Shahar consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting and mindfulness. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies and the Happier School programs.