In this special 100th episode of The Arrive at Happy Show, host Tia Graham reflects on her first 99 episodes and shares her insights on happiness, leadership, and well-being. She discusses the importance of caring for others, the challenges of being human, the need for measuring happiness in organizations, and the abundance of resources available for leaders to increase happiness. Tia also emphasizes the importance of human connection, the need for more time with friends and family, and the responsibility of both individuals and organizations to prioritize happiness. She concludes by encouraging listeners to prioritize their own happiness and providing inspiration and tools to increase well-being in organizations.

Topics Discussed

• Reflections on the first 99 episodes

• The importance of caring for others

• The challenges and beauty of being human

• The struggle of balancing business goals and well-being

• The abundance of resources for increasing happiness

• The need for measuring happiness and well-being in organizations

• Spreading the science of happiness and well-being

• Optimism about the future of work

• The need for more human connection

• The importance of reading and learning

• The responsibility of organizations and individuals to prioritize happiness

• The journey to be calmer and have more inner peace

• The importance of leaders prioritizing their own happiness

Key Takeaways

• Caring for others is essential in leadership positions.

• Being human is both challenging and beautiful, with ups and downs.

• Balancing business goals and well-being is a struggle for leaders.

• There are abundant resources available for increasing happiness in organizations.

• Regularly measuring happiness and well-being is crucial for organizational success.

• The science of happiness and well-being needs to be spread more widely.

• Optimism about the future of work and the prioritization of well-being.

• Human connection is vital for happiness and should be prioritized.

• Reading and learning contribute to happiness and well-being.

• Prioritizing happiness is a dual responsibility for individuals and organizations.

• Cultivating calm and inner peace is necessary for a happier world.

• Leaders must prioritize their own happiness for the well-being of their teams and organizations.

Keywords

happiness, leadership, well-being, reflection, caring, challenges, resources, measurement, science, optimism, human connection, reading, learning, responsibility, calm, inner peace, prioritization

In this episode, Tia interviews Ebony Travis Tichenor, the Director of Global Wellbeing and Human Resources Employee Policies at Boston Scientific. Ebony shares insights on finding purpose and meaning in one’s career, strategies for supporting the emotional and mental health of employees, and the importance of living authentically happy.

Topics discussed

• Finding purpose and meaning in one’s career

• Reflecting on personal values and passions

• Setting personal and professional goals

• Exploring new opportunities to find purpose

• Strategies for supporting mental health in the workplace

• The role of leaders in creating a culture of happiness

• Aligning life with personal values and aspirations

• Taking care of psychological well-being through thoughts and behaviors

• Creating a work environment that prioritizes well-being and happiness

• Mental health champions and training initiatives

• Cultivating gratitude and positive relationships

• Embracing authenticity in interactions with others

Key takeaways

• Reflect on personal values and passions to find purpose and meaning in your career.

• Set clear and achievable personal and professional goals to foster a sense of direction and accomplishment.

• Be willing to explore new opportunities and get uncomfortable to find purpose and spark passion in your work.

• Create a work environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being through initiatives, resources, and training.

• Foster positive relationships and surround yourself with people who support and uplift you.

• Practice gratitude and cultivate a habit of acknowledging and appreciating the aspects of your life that bring you joy.

Keywords:

career, purpose, meaning, goals, mental health, well-being, authenticity, gratitude, relationships, leadership, happiness, personal values, passion, training, resources

In this episode, Dr. Sandro Formica discusses the importance of self-science and self-leadership in achieving personal and organizational success. He introduces his self-science methodology, which consists of nine building blocks that help individuals unlock their true potential. Dr. Formica also highlights the benefits of job crafting and the role it plays in increasing employee productivity and engagement. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize recognition and appreciation in their organizations.

Topics discussed

• The importance of self-science and self-leadership

• Dr. Formica’s nine building blocks of self-science

• The role of needs and values in self-mastery

• Job crafting as an effective intervention for increasing productivity and engagement

• The need for recognition and appreciation in organizations

Key takeaways

• Self-science is a practical approach to understanding and developing self-awareness and self-mastery.

• The nine building blocks of self-science include needs, values, talents and skills, beliefs, emotional intelligence, imagination, purpose, and life planning.

• Job crafting allows individuals to shape and mold their job design to align with their needs, values, and purpose, resulting in increased motivation and engagement.

• Recognition and appreciation are essential needs that should be met in organizations to foster positive intervention and employee satisfaction.

Keywords

self-science, self-leadership, needs, values, talents, skills, beliefs, emotional intelligence, imagination, purpose, life planning, job crafting, recognition, appreciation, positive intervention, productivity, engagement

In this podcast episode, Tia discusses the intense emotion of overwhelm that many working professionals experience. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing overwhelm in both yourself and your team, and provides practical strategies for finding balance and stability. By taking care of yourself physically, choosing optimism and positivity, actively listening to your team, infusing lightness and fun into work, helping with delegation and elimination, being vulnerable and authentic, and sharing stress management tools, you can guide your team from a state of overwhelm to action and collaboration.

• The prevalence of overwhelm in today’s world
• The impact of overwhelm on individuals and teams
• Strategies for finding balance and stability amidst overwhelm
• The role of leaders in guiding their teams through overwhelm
• The importance of self-care and well-being
• The power of optimism and positivity
• Active listening and understanding your team’s challenges
• Infusing lightness, humor, and fun into the workplace
• Delegation and elimination of tasks
• Being vulnerable and authentic as a leader
• Sharing stress management tools

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In this episode, Tia Graham interviews Victor Simmons, Vice President of HR and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Ace Hotels. They discuss how to create a positive work environment and attract great talent. Victor emphasizes the importance of being a servant leader, building relationships, and providing solutions as an HR professional. He also highlights the need for transparency, accountability, and programming to ensure that employees feel seen and valued. Additionally, they explore strategies for attracting great talent, including having an inviting career site, expanding recruitment funnels, and involving a panel in the hiring process. Victor also stresses the significance of HR professionals having a seat at the decision-making table to advocate for employees and align business goals with people practices.

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In this podcast, Tia shares a perspective on planning for the next year. She emphasizes the importance of considering people’s well-being and making work contribute to their happiness. The three key ingredients for planning are: people, purpose, and profit. Tia suggests focusing on creating happiness in the workplace, defining and celebrating the organization’s purpose, and involving everyone in the planning process to drive innovation and success.

• Happy employees are more successful, so it is crucial to prioritize their well-being.
• Planning for people involves coaching, autonomy, a kind and caring culture, growth opportunities, bonding, DE&I initiatives, physical and mental health support, work-life balance, celebration, and community involvement.
• Purposeful work is a significant motivator, so organizations should consider how they contribute to making society better.
• Planning for purpose includes embracing and communicating the organization’s purpose, celebrating it, and incorporating it into day-to-day operations.
• Profit is achieved by involving all division heads, treating everyone as equals, and getting input and suggestions from all team members.
• Planning for profit involves taking the entire team out of the office to stimulate creativity and innovation, utilizing everyone’s strengths, and aiming for ambitious goals.

• “When people are happy while they’re working, at all levels, they’re going to be more successful and there’s so much research that supports it.”
• “Progress in meaningful and purposeful work is the number one motivator.”
• “Everyone has an equal seat at the table when planning for next year, everyone has a say.”
• “Plan on celebrating your purpose. Plan for communicating it. All the time, all the time.”

This week on the Arrive at Happy Show, Tia Graham sits down with Stephanie Ahoni, the Director of Meetings and Events for Loews Hotels in Los Angeles. With a rich leadership background from organizations like Blavity, the London Marriott, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Stephanie shares her profound insights on:

• The evolving landscape of work and its implications for leaders.
• Recognizing and addressing the personal challenges team members face outside the workplace.
• The art of forging genuine relationships within teams.
• Striking the right balance between achieving results and ensuring wellness.
• The significance of personal growth and the tools that facilitate it.
• The power of celebrating every win and cherishing positive moments.
• Embracing self-compassion, mindfulness, and self-care to remain a joyful leader.
• The transformative impact of active listening and taking decisive action in large organizations.

Click here for the show notes: https://www.arriveathappy.com/aah-blog/loews-hotels-stephanie-ahoni

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This week on the Arrive at Happy Show, Tia discusses the importance of happiness and well-being in the workplace and personal lives, sharing personal and professional reasons for advocating for happiness at work and highlighting the role of leaders in creating a positive work environment. 

Learn about the 'Arrive at Happy' Growth Process, a three-step process for organizations to prioritize happiness and well-being, leading to higher performance and happier customers.

• Spending a significant amount of time working makes well-being the responsibility of both individuals and organizations.
• Leaders can have a profound impact on the happiness and well-being of their teams and should prioritize creating a positive work environment.
• Many leaders are disengaged and fail to create happy workplaces, leading to negative effects on employees' well-being.
• The 'Arrive at Happy' Growth Process focuses on helping leaders prioritize their own happiness, increase happiness in their teams, and create thriving organizations.
• A focus on well-being and happiness leads to happier customers, increased revenue, market share, and profits.
• The research from esteemed institutions like Oxford, Harvard, and Stanford supports the positive impact of well-being on business results.

• "Our well-being is the responsibility of ourselves and the organization that we work with."

• "Driving results and culture are both important in leadership."

• "Creating happy leaders and high-performing teams leads to happier customers and desired business results."

• "It is possible to have a great place to work where people and organizations are thriving."

Learn more here: https://www.arriveathappy.com/aah-blog/why-organizations-need-the-science-of-happiness

Tia Graham interviews Karen Guggenheim, the CEO of the World Happiness Summit, on the Arrive at Happy Show. In this episode, learn about the transformative 'Elements' well-being program. 

Karen sheds light on how leaders can foster well-being in workplaces through human-centric leadership. She discusses the program's specifics, highlighting live sessions, accountability structures, and its rich resources. 

Karen and Tia also talk about the upcoming 2024 World Happiness Summit in London, emphasizing the importance of purpose in our professional endeavors. 

Karen's insights have evolved from a post-pandemic landscape, guiding leaders to align personal values with work, harnessing the real essence of well-being. She further shares daily rituals to enhance well-being, emphasizing self-reflection, tech boundaries, and physical health. 

A must-listen for those aiming to intertwine happiness, purpose, and work effectively.

Click here for the show notes: https://www.arriveathappy.com/aah-blog/wohasu-karen-guggenheim

This week on the Arrive at Happy Show, Tia Graham recaps an interview with Arthur Brooks and Oprah about their collaboration on the book "Build the Life You Want." In this podcast, you'll learn the main concepts in the book, focusing on well-being, happiness, and personal growth. 

Tia shares key takeaways from the interview and offers valuable insights and reflections for leaders and individuals, including:

• Negative experiences are a part of the human experience and can provide valuable lessons and insights.
• Feeling bad doesn't mean there's something wrong with you; it's simply information that you're human.
• Metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's thought process, is instrumental in personal growth.
• Sharing our pain and vulnerabilities allows for deeper connections and empathy.
• Happiness comes from wanting less and appreciating what you already have.
• Faith and belief in something larger than yourself can contribute to happiness and well-being.
• Mindful use of social media can foster meaningful connections instead of mindless scrolling.
• Recognizing and understanding our emotional profiles can enhance self-awareness and emotional well-being.
• When feeling down, allow yourself to handle your emotions, practice gratitude, and have self-compassion.

• "The unhappiness, the unhappy times have something to reveal to you, something to show you."
• "Something's not wrong with you if you feel bad. It's information, and it means you're a human being."
• "Social media is the junk food of connection."
• "When you're down, feel. Allow yourself to feel all of your emotions… and then have gratitude."