In 'Broadcasting Happiness,' Michelle Gielan reveals the transformative power of positivity in both personal and professional realms. Through compelling research and relatable anecdotes, she demonstrates how a positive mindset can elevate your life and those around you. Gielan introduces practical techniques to cultivate happiness, turning everyday interactions into uplifting moments. This book challenges the conventional narrative of negativity, encouraging readers to become 'broadcasters' of joy. Discover how you can influence your environment and foster a culture of happiness that sparks change!
By Michelle Gielan
Published: 2015
"Happiness is not just a state of being but a practice that we can cultivate to influence our lives and the lives of others."
Broadcasting Happiness will "inspire you and change your life." —Parade Magazine We are all broadcasters. As managers, colleagues, parents and friends, we are constantly transmitting information to the people around us, and the messages we choose to broadcast create success or hold us back. What's your broadcast? New research from the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience shows that small shifts in the way we communicate can create big ripple effects on business and educational outcomes, including 31 percent higher productivity, 25 percent better performance ratings, 37 percent higher sales, and 23 percent lower levels of stress. In Broadcasting Happiness, Michelle Gielan, former national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, shows you how changing your broadcast changes your power by sharing jaw-dropping stories and incredible research. Learn Michelle's simple research-based communication habits that have been featured in her PBS program Inspire Happiness and Oprah's 21 Days to Happiness class. Broadcasting Happiness will help you: - Inoculate your brain against stress and negativity by fact-checking challenges - Drive success by leading a conversation or communication with positivity - Rewrite debilitating thought patterns and turn them into fuel for resilience and growth - Deal with negative people in a way that lessens their power - Share bad news more effectively to increase future social capital - Create and sustain a positive culture at work or home by creating contagious optimism - Help the people you care about most move from negative to positive in seconds Broadcasting Happiness showcases how real individuals and organizations have used these techniques to achieve results that include increasing revenues by hundreds of millions of dollars, raising a school district's graduation rate by 45 percent, and shifting family gatherings from toxic to thriving. Changing your broadcast can change your life, your success, and the lives of others around you. Broadcasting Happiness will show you how!
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Michelle Gielan is a bestselling author, speaker, and positive communication researcher known for her innovative approach to happiness and success. She is the author of "Broadcasting Happiness," which explores how to harness the power of positivity to influence others and create a thriving environment. Gielan's unique writing style combines scientific research with practical advice, making her work accessible and applicable to a wide audience. She is a sought-after speaker and has delivered presentations for prestigious organizations, including the White House and Fortune 500 companies.
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