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HappyWays Podcast | Happiness at Work | The art of loving your job, for employees and managers alike

The HappyWays podcast shares down-to-earth advice on crafting a better workday for yourself and the people at your workplace. Hosted by Jon Kjaer Nielsen, a veteran speaker and published author on happiness at work, this podcast will give you the insights to be happier at work. In the shows you'll hear findings from science as well as inspiring stories from individuals in organizations that have taken steps to create a happier and more successful workday. The podcast is relevant to anyone looking to improve on the quality of their workday by taking small steps that work. Managers, leaders and human resource professionals who want an alternative to the "usual suspects" of business books will also find the podcast useful and with specific actionable advice. Jon Kjaer Nielsen holds a Master of Science degree from the Technical University of Denmark, has a background in Human Resources and has been an independent consultant and speaker since 2006.
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HW 028: On the incompetetence of bosses, and others 0
Oct 28, 2016

Jon goes back to sharing facinating findings from science on this episode. This time it all recolves around incompentece.

 

In this show you'll learn the priciple of Hanlons Razor, saying simply:

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity,"

Next up is the Dunning-Kruger effect, which helps explain why people act incompent and never learn. Both principles will then be applied to you worklife, and to the behaviour of your boss and others.

 

Mentioned on the show:

Author Shrikumar Rao: http://theraoinstitute.com/

Steve Jobs on the most important findings in life:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR--5Gv8kXA

Will Smith dishing out the keys to life:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Z0l-E8Qxk

 

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

HW 027: Hacking Productivity for Happiness part 3 0
Oct 20, 2016

This is part 3 in a series on personal productivity. For an expanding article with tips and show notes, go to http://happyways.com/productivity

 

Building on part 1 and 3, Jon shared insight from brain science that shows that your ability to make descicions is rater limited. It's called Excecutive Ressource, and you really should safeguard it better.

Later, Jon looks at how working in intense sprints can be the key to reaching ambitious goals, as opposed to slogging away at a marathon.

Finally, Jon reads chapter 14 - The Thirty-Day Challenge - from his upcoming book with 100 Ways to Happiness at Work.

 

For an excelent and short TED video on this idea, see this video:

https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

HW 026: Picking the best job, part II: Pick your boss 0
Oct 12, 2016

This is part 2 of giving an answer to the question of what your should look for when getting a new job, and in this episode Jon explores the importance of who your boss is.

A boss has a massive impact on the quality of your life, both at work at outside, and so you should really pay attention when you are interviewing workplaces to find your future place to work.

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon, perhaps for an upcomming Q&A?

Email him at: jon@happyways.com

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