Making Positive Psychology Work

Sue Langley, is a speaker, master trainer, global business consultant and leading advisor, and founder and CEO of the Langley Group of Companies. Sue has taught thousands of business leaders how to create positive work-places.

Sue Langley's website: http://suelangley.com/

In this discussion, you will learn about creativity and innovation and how they benefit us as individuals, but also how organizations can foster creativity and innovation beyond just having "a culture of creativity."You will hear Sue's thoughts on how leaders and organizations can develop the right climate for creativity and innovation to flourish.

Sue shares a lot of valuable information on her approach with leaders and organizations. You will learn the vocabulary she uses, and how she convinces organizations to be open to the science and research of positive psychology. Sue also shares a recent example of an organization that wasn't ready for these practices.

• [1:43] - Having a culture of creativity in an organization isn't enough to foster innovation and creativity.
• [2:31] - Sue describes two types of creativity and innovation.
• [3:25] - The benefits of creativity.
• [4:25] - Sue shares what research says about creativity.
• [6:26] - How leaders and organizations can develop the right climate for creativity to flourish.
• [10:29] - Sue talks about how she convinces leaders and organizations to be open to the science and research of positive psychology.
• [11:31] - How to implement these changes into an organization.
• [13:07] - The vocabulary used with organizations when introducing positive psychology and wellbeing.
• [13:43] - The relationship between positive psychology and profitability.
• [14:34] - When positive psychology practices aren't the best fit for an organization.
• [15:59] - Sue talks about individuals and organizations with too much creativity.
• [17:30] - The lightning round with Sue Langley.

Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life - Barbara Fredrickson - http://a.co/bnlkrv1

Primer in Positive Psychology - Christopher Peterson -http://a.co/2vFFu3Q

Genetics of Psychological Well-Being: The Role of Heritability and Genes in Positive Psychology - Michael Pluess - http://a.co/gsEWpcv

European Conference on Positive Psychology - http://enpp.eu

Positive Psychology Program - http://positivepsychologyprogram.com

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.

Also, 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 finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free! Special thanks to Sue for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Until next time, take care!

Sue Langley, is a speaker, master trainer, global business consultant and leading advisor, and founder and CEO of the Langley Group of Companies. Sue has taught thousands of business leaders how to create positive work-places.

Sue Langley’s website: http://suelangley.com/

In this discussion, you will learn about creativity and innovation and how they benefit us as individuals, but also how organizations can foster creativity and innovation beyond just having “a culture of creativity.”You will hear Sue’s thoughts on how leaders and organizations can develop the right climate for creativity and innovation to flourish.

Sue shares a lot of valuable information on her approach with leaders and organizations. You will learn the vocabulary she uses, and how she convinces organizations to be open to the science and research of positive psychology. Sue also shares a recent example of an organization that wasn’t ready for these practices.

• [1:43] - Having a culture of creativity in an organization isn’t enough to foster innovation and creativity.
• [2:31] - Sue describes two types of creativity and innovation.
• [3:25] - The benefits of creativity.
• [4:25] - Sue shares what research says about creativity.
• [6:26] - How leaders and organizations can develop the right climate for creativity to flourish.
• [10:29] - Sue talks about how she convinces leaders and organizations to be open to the science and research of positive psychology.
• [11:31] - How to implement these changes into an organization.
• [13:07] - The vocabulary used with organizations when introducing positive psychology and wellbeing.
• [13:43] - The relationship between positive psychology and profitability.
• [14:34] - When positive psychology practices aren’t the best fit for an organization.
• [15:59] - Sue talks about individuals and organizations with too much creativity.
• [17:30] - The lightning round with Sue Langley.

Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life - Barbara Fredrickson - http://a.co/bnlkrv1

Primer in Positive Psychology - Christopher Peterson -http://a.co/2vFFu3Q

Genetics of Psychological Well-Being: The Role of Heritability and Genes in Positive Psychology - Michael Pluess - http://a.co/gsEWpcv

European Conference on Positive Psychology - http://enpp.eu

Positive Psychology Program - http://positivepsychologyprogram.com

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.

Also, 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 finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Sue for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Until next time, take care!

Felicia Huppert is the founding director of the Well-Being Institute at Cambridge University and a leading researcher on the science of well-being and promotion of human flourishing.

Felicia Huppert's website: http://www.wellbeing.group.cam.ac.uk/who-we-are/founder/

In this interview, you will hear Felicia share her definition and understanding of "wellbeing", which is "our ability to feel good and function well."She also talks about what she considers to be the foundation of everything we do, mindfulness. It's that combination of mindfulness and skills that allows us to navigate life effectively.

Felicia developed the .b (Dot B) program for adolescents to stop and reflect. Studies show the effects on well-being exist three months later. Felicia also discusses the role of self-compassion in our well-being. People who are more self-compassionate are more motivated to change their behaviors in ways they want. Felicia shares her thoughts on the importance of mindfulness training within organizations and how to go through that process.

You'll Learn:

● [1:32] - Felicia describes her interpretation of "well-being". ● [2:32] - The 10 features of well-being or flourishing. ● [3:41] - Felicia talks flourishing in life "most of the time". ● [4:22] - The foundation of everything we do is mindfulness. ● [5:35] -Felicia developed the .b (Dot B) program for adolescents. ● [8:43] - The role of self-compassion in our well-being. ● [11:05] - Controlling emotions is one of the most powerful effects of mindfulness training. ● [12:07] - Mindfulness training within organizations. ● [14:41] - Felicia talks about the importance of shifting the population curve and making the whole population more resilient. ● [17:03] - The Lightning Round with Felicia Huppert

Your Resources:

10 Keys to Happier Living (Vanessa King) - https://amzn.com/1472233425The Health Gap (Michael Marmot) - https://amzn.com/1632860783European Conference on Positive Psychology - http://enpp.euPositive Psychology Program - http://positivepsychologyprogram.com

Thanks for listening!

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.

Also, 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 finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free! Special thanks to Felicia for joining me this week.

Until next time, take care!

Felicia Huppert is the founding director of the Well-Being Institute at Cambridge University and a leading researcher on the science of well-being and promotion of human flourishing.

Felicia Huppert’s website: http://www.wellbeing.group.cam.ac.uk/who-we-are/founder/

In this interview, you will hear Felicia share her definition and understanding of “wellbeing”, which is “our ability to feel good and function well.”She also talks about what she considers to be the foundation of everything we do, mindfulness. It’s that combination of mindfulness and skills that allows us to navigate life effectively.

Felicia developed the .b (Dot B) program for adolescents to stop and reflect. Studies show the effects on well-being exist three months later. Felicia also discusses the role of self-compassion in our well-being. People who are more self-compassionate are more motivated to change their behaviors in ways they want. Felicia shares her thoughts on the importance of mindfulness training within organizations and how to go through that process.

You’ll Learn:

● [1:32] - Felicia describes her interpretation of “well-being”.
● [2:32] - The 10 features of well-being or flourishing.
● [3:41] - Felicia talks flourishing in life “most of the time”.
● [4:22] - The foundation of everything we do is mindfulness.
● [5:35] -Felicia developed the .b (Dot B) program for adolescents.
● [8:43] - The role of self-compassion in our well-being.
● [11:05] - Controlling emotions is one of the most powerful effects of mindfulness training.
● [12:07] - Mindfulness training within organizations.
● [14:41] - Felicia talks about the importance of shifting the population curve and making the whole population more resilient.
● [17:03] - The Lightning Round with Felicia Huppert

Your Resources:

10 Keys to Happier Living (Vanessa King) - https://amzn.com/1472233425
The Health Gap (Michael Marmot) - https://amzn.com/1632860783
European Conference on Positive Psychology - http://enpp.eu
Positive Psychology Program - http://positivepsychologyprogram.com

Thanks for listening!

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.

Also, 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 finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Felicia for joining me this week.

Until next time, take care!

Louis Alloro is the co-founder and director of the Certificate in Positive Psychology program. He consults on culture change initiatives all over the world.

Louis Alloro's website: https://certificateinpositivepsychology.com/capp-faculty/louis-alloro/

In this interview, you will hear Louis describe the Certificate in Positive Psychology program. He talks about the technical content of this six-month program. He also shares how the program helps participants "walk the walk" with the concepts that are covered. This includes how the program prepares participants in how to handle some of the challenges in helping organization implement positive psychology practices.

You'll Learn:

• [1:44] - Louis talks about the different types of professionals that are drawn to the Certificate in Positive Psychology program and he describes what this program offers.
• [3:50] - The Certificate in Positive Psychology program is organized around the Perma-V model and Louis describes what this entails, in regards to technical content.
• [5:44] - This program covers a lot in six months and Louis shares with us the pace and workflow of the program.
• [6:48] - Louis talks about helping participants "walk the walk" and putting this technical content into practice.
• [8:13] - "When happiness is our pursuit, sometimes that causes a deficit in happiness in some people."
• [10:13] - Louis talks about the growing trend of stress and burnout in practitioners.
• [13:07] - Louis addresses resistance of positive psychology practices within organizations, especially at the executive level.
• [17:05] - Louis describes how "polarity thinking" helps bring light to interdependent values and how the program teaches how to manage the polarities.
• [20:12] - The Lightning Round with Louis Alloro

Your Resources:

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari - https://amzn.com/0062316095

Certificate in Positive Psychology - http://certificateinpositivepsychology.com

Thanks for listening!

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.

Also, 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 finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free!

Special thanks to Ilona for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Louis Alloro is the co-founder and director of the Certificate in Positive Psychology program. He consults on culture change initiatives all over the world.

Louis Alloro’s website: https://certificateinpositivepsychology.com/capp-faculty/louis-alloro/

In this interview, you will hear Louis describe the Certificate in Positive Psychology program.  He talks about the technical content of this six-month program.  He also shares how the program helps participants “walk the walk” with the concepts that are covered.  This includes how the program prepares participants in how to handle some of the challenges in helping organization implement positive psychology practices.

You’ll Learn:

• [1:44] - Louis talks about the different types of professionals that are drawn to the Certificate in Positive Psychology program and he describes what this program offers.
• [3:50] - The Certificate in Positive Psychology program is organized around the Perma-V model and Louis describes what this entails, in regards to technical content.
• [5:44] - This program covers a lot in six months and Louis shares with us the pace and workflow of the program.
• [6:48] - Louis talks about helping participants “walk the walk” and putting this technical content into practice.
• [8:13] - “When happiness is our pursuit, sometimes that causes a deficit in happiness in some people.”
• [10:13] - Louis talks about the growing trend of stress and burnout in practitioners.
• [13:07] - Louis addresses resistance of positive psychology practices within organizations, especially at the executive level.  
• [17:05] - Louis describes how “polarity thinking” helps bring light to interdependent values and how the program teaches how to manage the polarities.
• [20:12] - The Lightning Round with Louis Alloro

Your Resources:

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari - https://amzn.com/0062316095

Certificate in Positive Psychology - http://certificateinpositivepsychology.com

Thanks for listening!

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.  

Also, 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 finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free!

Special thanks to Ilona for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Maureen McKenna,is a partner at Innovation Works and author of "Pink Steel-Toed Shoes," a story about her experience as the first female manager in manufacturing at Xerox.

She talks with us about her speech at the Canadian Conference about Positive Psychology, on creating a healthy organizational climate, and increasing return on energy.

Maureen's Blog: https://momentsbymoment.com/

• [1:50] What she hopes people took away from her speech at the Canadian Conference
• [2:40] How to focus on return on energy in the workplace
• [4:40] Learning from the past, moving forward, and her "Fresh Air" framework
• [6:40] She tells an anecdote that is an example of self-awareness in the workplace
• [8:15] How we choose to respond to "Vertical Leadership"
• [9:10] How to help people to change their mindset and have a safe place for micropractices
• [12:20] How to challenge each other's thought processes without negative connotations
• [14:00] The Lightning Round with Maureen McKenna!

Innovation Works Website: http://www.innovationworks.ca/

"Appreciative Living" - Jacqueline Bascobert Kelm

"Reinventing Organizations" - Frederick Laloux

Canadian Positive Psychology Association

3rd Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology

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.

Also, 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 finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free!

Special thanks to Maureen for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Maureen McKenna,is a partner at Innovation Works and author of "Pink Steel-Toed Shoes," a story about her experience as the first female manager in manufacturing at Xerox.

She talks with us about her speech at the Canadian Conference about Positive Psychology, on creating a healthy organizational climate, and increasing return on energy.

Maureen's Blog: https://momentsbymoment.com/

• [1:50] What she hopes people took away from her speech at the Canadian Conference
• [2:40] How to focus on return on energy in the workplace
• [4:40] Learning from the past, moving forward, and her "Fresh Air" framework
• [6:40] She tells an anecdote that is an example of self-awareness in the workplace
• [8:15] How we choose to respond to "Vertical Leadership"
• [9:10] How to help people to change their mindset and have a safe place for micropractices
• [12:20] How to challenge each other's thought processes without negative connotations
• [14:00] The Lightning Round with Maureen McKenna!

Innovation Works Website: http://www.innovationworks.ca/

"Appreciative Living" - Jacqueline Bascobert Kelm

"Reinventing Organizations" - Frederick Laloux

Canadian Positive Psychology Association

3rd Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology

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.   

Also, 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 finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free!

Special thanks to Maureen for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Ilona Boniwell is the program leader for the first Master's Degree in Applied Positive Psychology in Europe at Angila Ruskin University. She is also the CEO of Positran.

In this interview, you will hear Ilona share her insights on making Positive Psychology real and tangible, and practical for people to integrate into their lives. She also talks about the role of Positive Psychology in the workplace, including how it can be integrated through play, the current state of these practices in Europe, and the terminology she avoids when proposing these changes to organizations.

Ilona Boniwell's website: https://lifelabs.psychologies.co.uk/users/579-dr-ilona-boniwell

You'll Learn:

● [2:00] - Ilona talks about her goal of making Positive Psychology "real and tangible." ● [3:17] - Making strengths real by taking them from a questionnaire and knowing what to do with them. ● [4:52] - Ilona describes The Happiness Dashboard. ● [7:35] - Ilona talks about using the available tools to build our skills and maintain changes. ● [9:04] - The importance of play and it's role in corporate workplaces. ● [10:55] - Ilona talks about how organizations in Europe are embracing Positive Psychology practices. ● [12:20] - Ilona talks about how she frames this discussion to get organizations on board with these practices. ● [13:40] - Is there a time when positive psychology is not the right solution? ● [15:28] - The Lightning Round with Ilona Boniwell!

Your Resources:

"Positive Psychology in a Nutshell: The Science of Happiness" - Ilona Boniwell

"Oxford Handbook of Happiness"

"Building a Better Business Using the Lego Serious Play Method" - Per Kristiansen, Robert Rasmussen

"Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul" - Stuart Brown, Christopher Vaughn

The European Conference on Positive Psychology

The Positive Psychology Program

Thanks for listening!

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.

Also, 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 finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free!

Special thanks to Ilona for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Ilona Boniwell is the program leader for the first Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology in Europe at Angila Ruskin University. She is also the CEO of Positran.

In this interview, you will hear Ilona share her insights on making Positive Psychology real and tangible, and practical for people to integrate into their lives. She also talks about the role of Positive Psychology in the workplace, including how it can be integrated through play, the current state of these practices in Europe, and the terminology she avoids when proposing these changes to organizations.

Ilona Boniwell’s website: https://lifelabs.psychologies.co.uk/users/579-dr-ilona-boniwell

You’ll Learn:

● [2:00] - Ilona talks about her goal of making Positive Psychology “real and tangible.”
● [3:17] - Making strengths real by taking them from a questionnaire and knowing what to do with them.
● [4:52] - Ilona describes The Happiness Dashboard.
● [7:35] - Ilona talks about using the available tools to build our skills and maintain changes.
● [9:04] - The importance of play and it’s role in corporate workplaces.
● [10:55] - Ilona talks about how organizations in Europe are embracing Positive Psychology practices.
● [12:20] - Ilona talks about how she frames this discussion to get organizations on board with these practices.
● [13:40] - Is there a time when positive psychology is not the right solution?
● [15:28] - The Lightning Round with Ilona Boniwell!

Your Resources:

“Positive Psychology in a Nutshell: The Science of Happiness” - Ilona Boniwell 

“Oxford Handbook of Happiness”

“Building a Better Business Using the Lego Serious Play Method” - Per Kristiansen, Robert Rasmussen

“Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul” - Stuart Brown, Christopher Vaughn

The European Conference on Positive Psychology

The Positive Psychology Program

Thanks for listening!

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.

Also, 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 finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free!

Special thanks to Ilona for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!