archiveChief Happiness Officer Insider

There’s an epidemic of underperformance with change programs in organisations today, and it’s driven by issues with accountability. From broken promises and unrealistic expectations to finger-pointing and cultures of avoidance and blame, accountability issues – and the fear that drives them – are rampant in change programs across business, government,...

A quick look at medicine's history will show how it has been developed and whether this came with a price. In ancient Greece, doctors at the time wanted to see if it was better to sleep or exercise after launch and what consequences each choice would have. To find valuable...

In early 2020 when the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 began spreading rapidly across the globe, many of us were lucky. As shelter-in–place policies began to crop up around the world, organizations sprung into action and quickly moved services online in order to accommodate social distancing amongst the uncertainty.  Restaurants began to...

According to scientists, the key to a successful career is to focus on a field you enjoy. To get closer to your dream job, you have to answer the vital question of who you are. As taff this question is, psychologists, break this down into six simpler questions that help...

Work trips are back, but the travel landscape is still uncertain. Unexpected scenarios and challenges can put a serious and stressful wrench in your plans, but thoughtful preparation can help you travel easily and arrive ready to tackle the tasks at hand. These three considerations for business travel can bring...

Latin America is an interesting place in the world. The civilizations that existed before the arrival of the Spanish and English people were unique. Today I will give you a tour of some of the wonderful cultures and a mental trip to their philosophy. The Olmecs The beginning of this...

London is a powerful combination of history, fashion, attractions, and culture that, with the passage of time, becomes more and more attractive. For decades, it has been chosen as a must destination to visit and not unfairly, since it can satisfy the most demanding visitor. Five days are enough to...

When Frances Townsend talks, people listen — and when the former chair of the Homeland Security Council sounds the alarm about vicious cyberattacks on America, it’s critical to heed her words. As far back as 2010, the top adviser to President George W. Bush was ahead of the pack investigating...

There is no denying that US citizens enjoy many privileges, out of which visa-free traveling secures the top rank. Obtaining US citizenship provides people with the right to travel abroad without showing proof of admissibility. Multiple nations across the globe grant US residents the added benefit of short-term travel. In...

My husband and I run and operate three separate but integrated businesses employing more than 35 people. Our business growth has happened quickly, in the space of about five years.  Across our businesses, the single most powerful thing that we do, to support our growth, is to hold regular one-to-ones...