A key theme of Approachable Leadership is how we get happiness all wrong, both at work and in life, and how this often sends us off in really unproductive directions (for example, it’s why survey research often fails to deliver the results we think it should). <a href=”https://lifehacker.com/what-research-says-happiness-really-is-1730503184“>This is an excellent rundown on happiness research</a> over at Lifehacker. One of the key takeaways is that happiness is mostly about experiences, relationships, being part of something bigger than ourselves, and making progress in our lives. Happiness is not about getting stuff or winning zero-sum games. Great reminders.
