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In this episode of The Art of Charm, we sit down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh, authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they unpack a new framework for transforming your conversations—not with better scripts, but with sharper intention. Drawing from psychology, coaching, and decades of research, we explore the six listening motivations, why “active listening” falls short, and how to avoid the silent killers of connection—like half-listening, politeness, and certainty. Whether you're leading a team, navigating tough conversations, or simply tired of being misunderstood, this episode is a masterclass in making people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. What to Listen For [00:00:00] Introduction [00:03:08] What is Radical Listening and how does it go beyond active listening? [00:06:49] Six listening intentions—and how they change everything [00:09:55] How to set the stage for hard conversations with appreciation, not authority [00:17:34] Why quick, genuine care matters more than long, empty check-ins [00:25:17] The myth of being a “great listener” and what most high performers miss [00:34:33] Why watching yourself on video can instantly improve your listening [00:38:12] What does “listening for” versus “listening to” actually mean? [00:45:33] The real cost of half-listening—and why it breaks trust [00:51:26] How to interject without interrupting—and why it's actually radical empathy Episode Takeaways: You're not being ignored because you're unimportant—people are stuck in half-attention. Flip the script by modeling radical listening. Start with intention. Every conversation is a choice—validate, influence, learn, support. Know what you're there to do. Interruptions aren't rude if they're respectful. Interject to amplify, not hijack. In your leadership, it's not what you say—it's how you show you care. A 60-second check-in can change someone's entire day. Half-listening is worse than not listening at all. Either be fully present—or ask to talk later.The best listeners aren't born—they're trained. Develop your awareness like a skill, not a trait. A Word From Our Sponsors Tired of awkward handshakes and collecting business cards without building real connections? Dive into our Free Social Capital Networking Masterclass. Learn practical strategies to make your interactions meaningful and boost your confidence in any social situation. Sign up for free at theartofcharm.com/sc and elevate your networking from awkward to awesome. Don't miss out on a network of opportunities! Unleash the power of covert networking to infiltrate high-value circles and build a 7-figure network in just 90 days. Ready to start? Check out our CIA-proven guide to networking like a spy! Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince—where high-end essentials meet unbeatable prices. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Shopify makes it easy to start, scale, and succeed—whether you're launching a side hustle or building the next big brand. Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Skip the waiting game and get more qualified applicants with Indeed. Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. Curious about your influence level?  Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Resources from this Episode Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection CoachOnAMotorcycle.com (Christian's site) IntentionalHappiness.com (Robert's site) Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode explores how "radical listening" transforms leadership by focusing on intentional connection rather than performative techniques. Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener explain that radical listening requires internal quieting, purposeful attention, and genuine curiosity to overcome modern workplace distractions.   TAKEAWAYS Radical listening is an intentional act of connection that goes beyond traditional "active listening" techniques to build trust and influence. The Radical Listening Framework centers on positive intention, combining internal skills (quieting, noticing) with external skills (inquiring, acknowledging). Creating a listening culture requires self-awareness about when you feel heard and practicing appreciation-based listening without the intent to fix or solve.   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 

In this insightful episode of SuperPsyched, psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay sits down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, co-author of the book 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.' They explore the crucial skill of listening, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and the cultural differences in communication styles. They also discuss the science of happiness, self-care, and practical skills to become better listeners while sharing fascinating stories from Dr. Biswas-Diener's global research, including his time in Greenland. This engaging conversation offers valuable takeaways for leaders, parents, coaches, and anyone keen on improving their listening skills and forming deeper connections.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 The Importance of Listening01:04 Introducing Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener02:53 The Genesis of Radical Listening05:05 Defining Radical Listening06:53 Cultural Perspectives on Listening09:55 The Business Case for Listening13:52 Listening in Relationships18:01 The Greenland Experience27:19 A Village Encounter: Bird Catching Stories27:51 The Art of Radical Listening28:24 Developing Listening Skills33:32 Interruption: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly36:24 The Power of Acceptance in Listening40:40 Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Listening46:20 The Importance of Loving Confrontation49:32 The Miracle Question: Self-Care and HappinessHelpful Links:Dr. Robert Biswas-DienerRadical Listening: The Art of True Connection Book

SUMMARY:In this episode, Kimberly hosts Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian von Neuwerberg, co-authors of 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.' They explore the significance of listening in building resilient relationships, navigating conflicts, and fostering empathy. The discussion delves into the motivations behind listening, the importance of being present, and the challenges of half-listening. The authors share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for enhancing listening skills, emphasizing the need for intentionality and connection in communication. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the concept of radical listening, emphasizing its importance in building connections and fostering understanding in a divided world. They discuss the various skills involved in effective listening, such as acceptance, intention, and self-care, and how these can transform interpersonal relationships. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of navigating trauma and the significance of acknowledging others' experiences. Ultimately, the speakers advocate for listening as a powerful act of love that can bridge divides and enhance communicationEPSIODE SPONSORS: MOMENTOUS OFFER: Head to livemomentous.com and use code KIMBERLY for 35% off your first subscription. That's code KIMBERLY at livemomentous.com for 35% off your first subscription.USE LINK: livemomentous.com Code: KIMBERLY for 35% off your first subscription. FATTY15OFFER: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KIMBERLY and using code KIMBERLY at checkout.USE LINK: fatty15.com/KIMBERLYChapters00:00 Introduction to Radical Listening02:12 The Importance of Listening in Diverse Cultures05:05 The Birth of Radical Listening07:45 Listening vs. Speaking: The Balance of Communication10:23 Intentional Listening: The Key to Connection14:27 Overcoming Barriers to Presence in Listening17:18 Navigating Conversations: Setting Boundaries19:19 The Dangers of Half Listening23:19 Asking Probing Questions for Deeper Connection28:16 Understanding Underlying Issues in Communication30:20 Levels of Acknowledgement32:22 Building Connections Through Radical Listening34:32 The Challenge of Acceptance36:46 Navigating Trauma and Listening38:27 The Importance of Intention in Listening40:41 Self-Care for Effective Listening42:58 Understanding Listening Skills43:44 The Ripple Effect of Radical Listening47:40 Starting Your Journey in Radical Listening51:20 Listening as an Act of LoveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 546, an interview with the authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener.   Most conversations barely scratch the surface, because true connection isn't just about hearing words, it's about listening with purpose and presence.   In this episode, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener introduce the concept of Radical Listening: an intentional, culturally aware approach to making others feel seen, heard, and valued. Drawing from their research and coaching experiences, they explain why our intentions behind listening matter just as much as the act itself and how distractions, politeness, and even the need to be right can undermine true connection. They share practical strategies leaders can use to build stronger teams, navigate conflict, and create space for deeper conversations, even across cultural differences.   Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh (PhD) is a leading academic and executive coach with an international reputation. He is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ireland) and Principal Fellow at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne (Australia). Christian delivers consultancy, training, and executive coaching globally, regularly presenting in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East. He is passionate about motorcycling, writing, and coaching.   Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times bestseller, 2014) and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, the World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the “50 most influential executive coaches in the world.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, and enjoys drawing and rock climbing.   Get Radical Listening here: https://rb.gy/z5x7wt   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The hidden barriers to listening 2) Why we should interrupt more 3) The secret to handling disagreements better Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1052 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.• Book: Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, with Christian van Nieuwerburgh• Website: IntentionalHappiness.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker• Book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they share powerful insights on how to deepen our conversations and relationships through the transformative practice of radical listening. Robert and Christian explore their framework for truly listening, which includes the practices of noticing, quieting, accepting, acknowledging, questioning, and interjecting. This conversation is a masterclass in co-creating meaning and cultivating empathy in our interactions. They also provide guidance through the science and art of connection—something the world deeply needs right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage with psychologists Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener to explore the concept of radical listening. We discuss why effective listening is challenging in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world and identify cultural and emotional barriers that hinder genuine communication. We'll also highlight how radical listening can transform personal and professional relationships by making others feel seen, valued, and heard through active curiosity and empathy. This episode serves as a call to action for listeners to cultivate deeper connections through intentional and empathetic listening practices. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. Introduction to Radical Listening Christopher sets the stage by introducing his esteemed guests, Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. He poses them a critical question: why do so many people struggle with listening effectively? This question serves as the foundation for a deep dive into the nuances of listening and its impact on human connection. Dr. van Nieuwerburgh begins by highlighting a paradox: despite being born with the ability to hear, many individuals fail to listen well. He attributes this to several factors: our current fast-paced modern lifestyles, technological distractions, and each person's internal emotional barriers. Dr. Biswas-Diener adds that cultural dynamics play a significant role in shaping our listening habits. In Western societies, individualism often leads to conversations becoming competitions for airtime. People frequently listen with the intent to respond rather than to understand, resulting in superficial interactions. This "waiting to talk" mentality is a significant barrier to genuine listening. The Importance of Curiosity Chistopher shares his personal journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of personal development in improving listening skills. He recalls a coach who taught him that what many people call listening is often just waiting for their turn to speak. This insight underscores the need for a shift in mindset. Dr. van Nieuwerburgh agrees and adds that a key aspect of radical listening is approaching conversations with curiosity. When individuals genuinely seek to understand others, they create a space for deeper connection. This involves asking them open-ended questions, avoiding assumptions, and practicing patience and letting the other person finish their thoughts without interruption. Cultural Influences on Listening The conversation shifts to the impact of technology and social media on listening habits. Christopher points out that many platforms prioritize self-promotion and broadcasting over genuine interaction. This environment fosters a culture of "me first," where individuals are more concerned with sharing their own experiences than engaging with others. Christopher also reflects on the teachings of Stephen Covey, who emphasized the importance of seeking first to understand before being understood. He contrasts this with the current trend of self-centered communication, where individuals prioritize their own narratives over listening to others. Dr. Biswas-Diener acknowledges this shift and highlights the need for a rebranding of listening practices to emphasize connection rather than mere comprehension. To hear more from Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh & Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and how Listening can be a superpower in everyday life, download and listen to this episode. Bio ​Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh is a distinguished executive coach, academic, and consultant, renowned for his contributions to coaching and positive psychology. He currently serves as Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positi...

In this episode of Coaching Conversations, I sit down with TLC 2025 Keynote presenters Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener to explore the power of radical listening. We discuss how an intentional, empathetic approach to listening can strengthen both personal and coaching relationships. Christian and Robert share key strategies—such as acknowledgment, intentionality, and thoughtful interjection—that help speakers feel truly seen, valued, and heard. We also examine the importance of creating an environment that fosters deep listening. Ultimately, this conversation highlights how radical listening not only enhances communication but also builds stronger connections and contributes to a more compassionate world.Radical Listening Modelhttps://www.instructionalcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RL-Model.pdfDr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh's website:coachonamotorcycle.comDr. Robert Biswas-Diener's website:http://www.robertdiener.com/Author of Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching PracticeThank you for being a part of our community. Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.Learn more about our International Institutes here:https://shorturl.at/QXrQj

How can coaches' use of radical listening generate teachers' reflection and increase a sense of teachers' empowerment? Examine some of the obstacles to and strategies for radical listening from the work of Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian Van Nieuwerburgh authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. As coaches, when we resist the urge to jump in with comparisons, advice, or quick fixes—and instead, lean into radical listening—we communicate trust, respect, and belief in the teacher's capacity. Listen to the Podcast, "Mastering Coaching and Leadership | Robert Biswas-Diener | Craig Dowden, PhD" here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!  

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh talk about their new book, "Radical Listening," that offers new ways of hearing others for more fulfilling conversations and deeper, more authentic connections. Then, Park City locals Griffin Briley, Josh Itoi and Sam Kirschner explain the exciting and grueling sport of SkiMo.

Join us in this special episode as we dive into the transformative power of listening with the authors of the brand new book - Radical Listening. In this episode of Coaching in Education, I will be in conversation with Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener exploring how deep, intentional listening can reshape school culture, strengthen leadership, and elevate coaching conversations. With lots of practical insights and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build more inclusive and connected educational communities. Listen In Now.

What is radical listening, and why is it important in our relationships? Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is the co-author of the soon-to-be published book, Radical Listening, The Art of True Connection. He's a researcher, author, and consultant. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named him one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.In this episode:How Radical Listening moves beyond traditional active listening techniquesWhat people trying to accomplish when they listenHow the 6 Core skills of Radical Listening enable us to better communicate with othersHow Internal and External listening skills complement each otherHow we can effectively overcome those barriers to better approach our conversationsConnect with RobertLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-biswas-diener-a860289   Website https://robertdiener.com/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener, authors of the book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. The discussion explores the concept of radical listening, distinguishing it from active listening and emphasizing the importance of creating genuine connections through intent, curiosity, and acknowledgment. Christian and Robert share personal anecdotes and practical applications of their listening framework, both in professional settings and personal relationships. They also address the impact of cultural differences on listening practices and provide tips for parents to improve communication with their children. The conversation culminates in an insightful look at the barriers to effective listening and strategies to overcome them. Whether to help you with your teams at work or loved ones at home, this is a must-listen! Sound Bites "Your intention will guide your attention." "I started questioning active listening when I started thinking about how much I summarize when I'm with my friends, which is to say I never do it!" "If I just go in thinking, ‘What can I learn from the conversation?' that is going to completely direct what I'm paying attention to." "Acknowledgement can't just be, ‘I have goodwill towards you.' It actually has to be demonstrated." "So one day I thought, ‘Look, I've been shouting, I've grounded the kid, I've taken away his computer, I've done everything… maybe I just need to understand what's going on.'" "Not a small portion of my friends, colleagues, and family members were surprised to hear that I was writing a book on listening" Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Start of Interview 02:17 What Does Radical Listening NOT Mean? 04:54 Distinguishing Radical Listening from Active Listening 07:14 When Were You Recently in Listening Mode? 11:30 Handling Difficult Conversations with a Team Member 16:12 Difficult Conversation with a Relative With Different Political Views 20:22 Acknowledging and Interjecting in Conversations 28:22 Cultural Considerations in Radical Listening 28:53 Understanding Cultural Scripts in Conversations 33:21 The Importance of Respectful Listening 35:51 Personal Challenges in Listening 37:31 Applying Listening Skills in Parenting 42:06 End Of Interview 42:30 Andy Comments After The Interview 47:42 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Christian at CoachOnAMotorcycle.com. Also, learn more about Robert at RobertDiener.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 371 with Amanda Ripley about her book High Conflict. Episode 195 with Celeste Headlee about her book on communication. Episode 108 with Doug Stone about his book on receiving feedback. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Listening, Communication, Active Listening, Leadership, Relationships, Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Skills, Project Management The following music was used for this episode: Music: Brooklyn Nights by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Dr. Chad explores the concept of happiness, distinguishing between fleeting, superficial happiness and deep, lasting joy. He references ideas like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Aristotle's hedonic and eudaimonic happiness. He highlights Robert Biswas-Diener's perspective that these two types of happiness are interconnected. Turns out, self-validation is crucial in measuring one's happiness. Unlock your mental and emotional wellbeing with Emma. Emma is your emotional and mental wellbeing available to everyone. You'll wonder where she's been all your life. Want to give us some love but don't know how? Leave us a review and subscribe on Apple iTunes or Subscribe on Spotify!

When you hear the word provoke what do you think of? What about the word provocative? For many (including myself)This idea, of provocation, often holds a negative connotation.Look it up in the dictionary and you'll even see one definition that reads:Purposefully stirring up a fight.But as you can imagine there's a very different form of provocation. One that when harnessed can:stimulate curiosity, open us to new perspectives and outside-the-box ideas, and one that ultimately invites  us to see our work, relationships, and the world we live in with fresh eyes. It's a thrill to have Dr. Robert Biswas-Deiner on the show today as we explore this alternative form of provocation and fresh thought-provoking ideas inspired by his latest book: Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice.In today's episode:Robert's story about how he came to be doing the work he is engaged in today as a coach, trainer, researcher, and author. Including making a very tough decision to drop out of graduate school. The details surrounding an invitation Robert received to be The Provocateur for an international coaching conference.How he defines Positive Provocation and what key elements support doing it well, both at work and in life.What he calls the 90 degree view - a sweet spot for inviting people into curiosity, and rethinking conventional ideas.Intriguing stories from coaching sessions, that offer insight into what he's learned about the art of challenging people effectively.How to stay open to being positively provoked, including the importance of cultivating intellectual humility.How research on the psychology of hospitality ties into being a positive provocateur.If you found today's conversation interesting, I would encourage you to check out Robert's new book, Positive Provocation where you can learn more about this approach, and see how he puts it into practice.Did you find today's conversation inspiring? Here are other episodes we think you'll love:Practicing the Art of Principled Rebellion | Dr. Todd KashdanGentle Power: Shifting the Way We Define True Strength | Dr. Elisabet LahtiMore about Robert:Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (cited more than 1,000 times each). Dr. Biswas-Diener has authored eight books, including the New York Times Best Seller, The Upside of Your Dark Side. For more about Robert please visit robertdiener.com, and if you're a coach looking for more details on Robert's coach trainings and classes check out positiveacorn.comEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Thanks for listening!Support the Show.

Have you ever been interested in the field of positive psychology and coaching? Tune into this engaging episode for a captivating journey on the subject with Robert Biswas-Diener, a globally recognized thought leader and researcher. Listen in as Robert shares his extraordinary path, one paved by a childhood shaped by his parents who were top psychologists, to becoming a pioneer in coaching research and practice. His insights challenge us to reconsider our assumptions and approach leadership and life with a renewed perspective. This episode explores the transformative power of coaching and the intricate dance between empathy, questioning, and personal growth. As we unravel the elements of effective coaching, Robert and I dissect the nuanced art of asking great questions. Learn how to cultivate patience and reflection in decision-making, harness the power of a coaching mindset, and empower the people you care about most at work and at home to find their own solutions. Discover why embracing uncertainty and fostering intellectual humility are the hallmarks of exceptional coaching and leadership. If you're grappling with imposter syndrome, this discussion offers unconventional insights, including strategies to forge a positive self-view while also recognizing the value and necessity of self-doubt.  Wrapping up this enlightening episode, we delve into the ethical landscape of coaching within organizations, highlighting the vital role of confidentiality. The conversation also presents strengths-based and resilience-building strategies, providing a roadmap for fostering well-being and performance.  Whether you're a seasoned coach, a burgeoning or experienced leader, or simply passionate about personal development, this episode promises to leave you with profound insights and actionable knowledge to elevate your coaching skills and enrich your leadership journey.  What You'll Learn - Provocative reflections on the ‘conventional wisdom' of coaching - The role of intellectual humility in coaching and leadership - The art of asking the right questions - The balance of empathy in coaching - Strategies to combat imposter syndrome - Navigating the ethical landscape of coaching within organizations - Why you hold the key to building personal resilience Podcast Timestamps (00:00) - Positive Psychology and Coaching Insights (09:10) - Elevating our Coaching Practices (16:36) – Effective Coaching and Asking the Right Questions (30:08) - Navigating Misconceptions About Empathy and Happiness (41:24) - Strengths-Based Interventions (45:12) - Ethical Considerations in Coaching (51:16) – The Future of Positive Psychology Topics Mentioned: Coaching, Leadership, Personal Growth, Positive Psychology, Intellectual Humility, Empathy, Resilience, Effective Coaching, Coaching Practice, Coaching Mindset, Ethical Coaching, Strengths-Based Interventions, Reflection, Professional Development More of Robert: Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a well-being researcher and is highly sought-after as a keynote speaker and trainer. He has published over 70 academic articles and chapters on happiness and other positive topics. His research interests include wellbeing, hospitality, leadership, social support, culture, and education. He is also the author of 8 books including the New York Times Bestseller, The Upside of Your Dark Side (2014), and, most recently, Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice. Dr. Biswas-Diener is widely acknowledged as one of the world's foremost authorities on positive psychology coaching. He is an ICF-certified coach and has trained professionals in his techniques in 24 countries. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-biswas-diener-a860289/ More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

In this conversation with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener we explore how we evaluate and evolve our coaching, the art of positive provocation, challenging coaching culture, owning our sovereignty in our coaching styles and the role of self-reflection and supervision. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and is known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (cited more than 1,000 times each). Dr. Biswas-Diener has authored seven books, including his most recent published in 2023, Positive Provocation. Visit coachesrising.com to see our acclaimed online coach trainings and other offerings.

Är du en bättre bilförare om fem år? Författaren Robert Biswas-Diener berättar att de flesta brukar svara ett självklart ja på den frågan, eftersom det innebär fem år till av erfarenheter bakom ratten. I verkligheten blir de flesta av oss något sämre bilförare med tiden. Ålder och slentrianmessigt körande påverkar utvecklingen negativt. För att verkligen utvecklas krävs medveten träning, reflektion över erfarenheter och feedback på prestation, beteende osv. Jämförelse mellan bilkörning och ledarskap är slående. De flesta tar för givet att de blir bättre som ledare, bara genom att fortsätta leda… Men det som behövs för verklig utveckling är träning, reflektion och feedback! I avsnittet berättar vi om hur vi arbetar för att träna och utveckla ledarskap med hjälp av programmet Ledarskapsarenan, ett personligt utvecklingsprogram för dig som vill fortsätta att utvecklas!

We interview Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness, about his extensive research in these areas and his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. We explore the concept of psychological richness and its practical implications for improving our quality of life, the distinction between happiness and optimal happiness, and why self-reflection and engaging in difficult things is so important for improving our well-being. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He has authored seven books, including the 2007 PROSE Award winner "The Courage Quotient," "Happiness," and the New York Times bestseller "The Upside of Your Dark Side," with Dr. Todd Kashdan, one of our first guests on Flourish FM. His most recent book is "Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice," published in 2023. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (each cited more than 1,000 times).   Learn more and subscribe at flourishfmpodcast.com/robertbiswasdiener Robert's website: robertdiener.com   Follow us: YouTube @flourishfmcast Instagram @flourishfmpodcast TikTok @flourishfmpodcast Twitter @flourishfmcast Facebook @flourishfmcast LinkedIn @flourishfmpodcast   Time stamps: 01:49 - Optimal Happiness and Psychological Richness 03:09 - Defining Well-being and Happiness 04:42 - The Importance of Hedonic and Eudaimonic Aspects of Well-being 06:33 - Key Ingredients for Quality of Life 09:39 - Global Studies on Happiness 12:19 - Cultural Differences in Well-being 14:09 - Psychological Richness Across Cultures 16:17 - The Role of Distress Tolerance in Psychological Richness 18:18 - Clarifying Psychological Richness 20:44 - Emotional Agility and Psychological Richness 23:15 - The Balance of Positive and Negative Emotions 24:06 - The Role of Negative Emotions in a Full Life 25:25 - The Concept of Optimal Happiness 27:25 - Seeking Psychological Richness 28:54 - The Role of Negative Emotions in Psychological Richness 30:30 - Emotional Agility in Coaching 35:56 - Connecting Emotional Agility to Psychological Richness 36:59 - Transition to Discussing Positive Provocation 37:14 - Reflective Practice in Coaching 39:59 - Overview of Positive Provocation 40:40 - The Method of Reflective Practice in Coaching 45:01 - The Goal of Positive Provocation 00:45:26 - Psychological Richness as a Process 00:46:25 - The Importance of Reflective Practice 00:50:26 - Optimal Happiness in Achievement-Oriented Domains 00:53:14 - The Balance Between Satisfaction and Striving for More 00:53:54 - The Flourishing Question

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In this podcast, Alex Pascal the CEO of Coaching.com interviews Robert Biswas-Diener, an authority on positive psychology and coaching. They discuss the difference between good and great coaches, emphasizing the importance of embracing uncertainty and acknowledging biases. Robert Biswas-Diener, a researcher, coach, and traveler, shares his unique journey into coaching during this engaging podcast. Robert's passion for understanding happiness led him to study diverse cultures and their perspectives on well-being, from living with the Amish to working with Maasai tribal people in East Africa and Inuit hunters in Greenland. He sought a more tangible connection to create change and became intrigued by coaching.His day-to-day life is a blend of multiple side hustles, with research being a prominent one. Robert has a deep appreciation for science's unique role in understanding human nature and shares a thirst for asking questions, much like coaches. Currently, he's delving into the psychology of hospitality, exploring the concept of welcoming and how it's valued across cultures.Robert's interest in uncovering gaps in psychological research led him to his current study on hospitality, a topic surprisingly underrepresented in psychology. His outsider perspective drives him to fill these gaps rather than merely pointing them out.The conversation also circles back to Robert's book, "Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice." where he provides coaches with valuable questions to consider for their clients and encourages them to challenge their assumptions. The book's catchy title reflects its purpose in helping coaches enrich their practices and engage in thought-provoking conversations with clients.Robert's journey showcases his commitment to understanding people, asking meaningful questions, and creating a positive impact, making this podcast a fascinating exploration of his multifaceted approach to life and work.

Dr. Tithi Bhatnagar is a Psychologist by training, a Well-being and Happiness Researcher and Teacher by profession, and a certified Positive Psychology Coach by Practice (trained with Dr. Robert Biswas- Diener, USA). Her doctoral research was in Subjective Well-Being (SWB) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.Her professional experience is a mix of industry, freelance consulting, academics, training, and advisory roles. She has served in various capacities in her previous roles, for example, working with Executive Board Members and Founders, serving on an Industry Research Board as a Social Scientist, leading a University School of Humanities and Social Sciences, as Deputy Director of the Centre for Leadership and Change (CLC) and In-Charge of Capacity Building at her current University. She currently works as an Associate Professor at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), O.P. Jindal Global University. She is an Adjunct Faculty at the National Institute of Advanced Studies Consciousness Studies Program, Bangalore. She has trained around 10000+ teachers, students, Govt. Officials, and executives on topics like Understanding Stress, Stress Management, Performance Enhancement, Subjective Well-Being, Multiple Intelligence, Work-Life Balance, Effective Decision Making, Training Evaluation, The Science and Arts of Coaching, and Motivation at the Workplace, and Parenting. She has been a resource person for various Faculty Development Programs, especially in Research Methods. Her research interests include Subjective Well-Being, Positive Psychology, Wisdom, Psychometrics, and Leadership. A Gold and Silver Medallist for her Master's and Bachelor respectively and an ICF Certified Coach in- training, she is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the International Society of Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS). She has presented research papers at several national and international conferences of repute and has published nationally and internationally. She has been awarded various scholarships.

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Mann-Demenz-Glas zerbrochen- Trauer leben-auftauchen 17:54 Meine Dame des Herzens, Broken Heard Syndrom, Vernunft wenig geholfen, tiefer Keller-Licht sehen-ein Jahr 20:03 Auftauchen - befreit lächeln – professionelles Lachen - Unterschied Lachen als Schutz oder aus dem Herzen 20:30 mein Lachen war auch ein Jahr weg - LY entdeckt 21:36 Hilfe für Sabine: Therapie, Sport, Enkelkinder - Coronazeit spielte ihr zu 22:50 Malen als Therapie 23:50 Geschichten - innere Bilder - Trägerstoffe von Emotionen, Robert Biswas-Diener 24:38 LYÜ: mit inneren Bildern – Vorstellungen - Emotionen 24:56 Geschichte: Grünes Seidenkleid in #26 Eigenlob stimmt - Trau dich“ 25:18 zwei Geschichten weiße Tischdecke / 25:41 Geschichte-1, Scham und Verbindung / 27:44 Geschichte-2, Schachteldenken / Finde heraus warum jemand etwas tut 30:06 Auto-Geschichten / Ärger reduzieren 31:17 Stichworte: Schuld / Ur-Vertrauen / Selbst-Vertrauen (Mann kennengelernt) 34:11 Schuld-raus aus Opferrolle 34:48 Schöner Scheitern / Eigensinn / Grinsekatzen / Freiheit 38:09 Plus vom Älter werden, Hut Geschichte 38:38 Tanz-Event Frauen 45 – 80 Jahre, wild, frei, Raum nehmen 42:02 Einfach Spaß haben, spielerische Lebendigkeit 42:23 LYÜ: Über uns selber lachen; 43:15 Lachcreme; 44:05 Lachpille; 45:04 Problem-Lachen; 46:05 Fehler-Lachen; 46:48 Das ist die Welt 47:30 runde Selbstliebe, Versöhnungsprozess, innere Heiterkeit – mehr als Humor 50:04 Zeit des Optimierungswahns, Selbst-Akzeptanz; Frieden; Vergleichen 51:15 Maßstab von Glück, Ataraxie=Seelenruhe; Epikur 52:26 LYÜ: Ich hab' mich lieb; 54:02 Wieder alles richtig gemacht!; Sprache für Lob finden 55:00 Der innere Kritiker, Selbstversöhnung 58:02 LYÜ: Der Innerer Kritiker 01:01:12 LYÜ: Ich muss – Ich sollte – Ich bin!; Siegerpose-JA! 01:02:05 glückliches Leben – geglücktes Leben; Martin Seligman; Selbstbestimmung 01:04:45 Essenz weitergeben, Zuversicht 01:05:32 Übung Prise Zuversicht; Gute Dinge Streuer 01:07:21 albern sein, nicht bitter ernst 01:08:02 Mutmachsatz; Silbergroschen-Geschichte 01:11:45 gerne Fragen: Träume-Ziele, Vorbilder, Puzzle-Leben, Koffer-weiße Tüte-Geschichte, Kurz-Coaching 01:12:02 Was bedeutet für dich persönlich Lachen, Witz und Humor? 01:13.08 Botschaft von Sabine, Schlüssel zum gelassenen Leben, Silvia auch Schlüsselhalterin-gute Arbeit 01:14:45 Meine Botschaft 01:15:26 zusammen Lachen 01:15:52 Danke, Verabschiedung 01:16:20 Autro #interview #antidepressiva #lachenistdiebestemedizin #lachenistgesund #lachen #lachyogaübungen #silviaroessler #lachentrotzundalledem #lebedeinlachen #lebenliebenlachen #buchtipp #selbstwirksamkeit #achtsamkeit #selbstbewusstsein #perspektivenwechsel #kommunikation #körpersprache #glück #glücklichsein #impulsgeber #inspiration #mutmachen #zuversicht #hoffnung #innererkritiker #eigenlobstimmt #perfektunperfekt #Robert Biswas-Diener #gelassenheit #optimierungswahn #akzeptanz #versöhnungsprozess #ataraxie #martinSeligman

In episode #82 of the Arrive at Happy Show, Tia Graham interviews Robert Biswas-Diener, a well-being and positive psychology researcher, speaker, and trainer. During this interview they discuss:  The importance of coaching in the workplace The benefits of prioritizing well-being  The concept of slow time  The significance of giving oneself permission to focus on happiness and balance Biswas-Diener shares valuable insights and advice for leaders and individuals who want to improve their well-being and create a positive work environment.  Click here for the show notes:  https://www.arriveathappy.com/aah-blog/the-power-of-slow-time-with-robert-biswas-diener

Dr. Biswas-Diener is among the pioneers of positive psychology coaching. He conducts research on wellbeing, friendship, hospitality, emotion, leadership and other positive topics. His studies have resulted in more than 70 academic publications and he leverages this knowledge to inform his coaching. Robert consults and conducts trainings with organizations as diverse as Kaiser Permanente, Deloitte, Standard Chartered Bank, and Australia Department of Defense. He trains coaches at Positive Acorn, where he is known for challenging common assumptions about coaching philosophy and practice. Robert is the author of Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and Positive Provocation, among other books.

Take JUST ONE STEP Forward Today    In our last +1, we spent some time with one of my heroes, Admiral William H. McRaven as we soaked our souls in wisdom from his newest book: The Hero Code.   As you may recall, McRaven's Hero Code has ten core virtues: Courage. Humility. Sacrifice. Integrity. Compassion. Perseverance. Duty. Hope. Humor. Forgiveness.   Today I want to talk about the #1 virtue: COURAGE.   Let's talk about one of THE most powerful ways to operationalize that virtue.   Here's how Admiral McRaven puts it: “None of us are immune from life's pain and disappointment. But if you doubt for even a second that you have the courage necessary to confront the evil in the world or that weakness that resides deep inside all of us—you're wrong. ...   We all have our lines in the sand, those fears that keep us from being courageous. But all you have to do to overcome those fears, those obstacles, those challenges in your life is to take one step forward. Just one. Take one step forward and get on the helicopter. Take one step forward and fight injustice. Take one step forward and challenge the bullies. Take one step forward and face your inner demons. And if you take that one step forward you will find the courage you seek, the courage necessary to overcome your fears and be the hero you long to be.”   As we've discussed many times, the word courage comes from the same root as heart. Just as the heart pumps blood to your arms and legs and vital organs, courage is the virtue that vitalizes all the other virtues.   The best way to cultivate our courage?    Science agrees with McRaven's approach.    As we discuss in our Notes on The Courage Quotient by Robert Biswas-Diener, we need to be willing to act in the presence of fear.    And, as we discuss in various places we need to APPROACH our challenges rather than AVOID them.   And…   As McRaven puts it: “all you have to do to overcome those fears, those obstacles, those challenges in your life is to take one step forward.”   Now…   One of the (many!) reasons I love creating these +1s and the Notes is that I get to go back through my favorite passages and, as I type each word out, really *feel* the intention and the nuance of the author's wisdom.    As I typed that passage out, I was struck by the way McRaven emphasized “Just one.”   “We all have our lines in the sand, those fears that keep us from being courageous. But all you have to do to overcome those fears, those obstacles, those challenges in your life is to take one step forward. Just one.”   When we face the inevitable obstacles and challenges of life and feel the inevitable fears that arise in those situations, all we need to do is take JUST ONE step forward.   JUST ONE step forward in that moment when you tend to freeze or to freak out.  JUST ONE step forward—approaching your challenges rather than avoiding them.  JUST ONE step forward—saying “Bring it on!” rather than “Make it go away!”   That is the essence of courage.    A willingness to act in the presence of fear, to APPROACH rather than avoid our challenges—not once in a while or when you feel like it but more and more consistently all day every day ESPECIALLY when you don't feel like it—knowing that your infinite, HEROIC potential exists just on the other side of your comfort zone as you cultivate the strength for two and give us all you've got.   Let's take JUST ONE step forward today, my beloved Hero.   Just one step forward.   TOGETHER. (!!!)   Today.   +1. +1. +1.

Saya membahas buku The Upside of Your Dark Side karya Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener. Buku ini membahas kalau positif itu tidak selalu baik. Masyarakat saat ini fokus mengejar kebahagiaan. Kita terlalu mengagung-agungkan kebahagiaan di atas segalanya. Padahal, emosi negatif juga punya banyak manfaat. Rasa cemas misalnya membuat kita menjadi lebih awas dan peka terhadap bahaya. Rasa marah ternyata bisa membuat kita menjadi orang yang kreatif. Uniknya lagi, semakin kita mengejar kebahagiaan maka kebahagiaan itu semakin sulit digapai.

“We may not all be likely to climb into a burning vehicle to save an accident victim, but each of us has the potential to face down our own psychological demons, overcome them, and get on with the business of living.” - Robert Biswas-Diener.

What do you need to know about positive psychology and coaching to make the kinds of transformations that will change your life?  In this episode, CaPP founder and CEO, Valorie Burton, talks to Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, one of the foremost experts on coaching and positive psychology. 

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What are you grateful for today?  What's the first thing that comes to mind that you are thankful for? This is always a good place to start our meditation practice. On Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, we celebrate the gift of Courage, for which I am truly grateful. If it weren't for the courage of leaders like Dr. King, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and a host of unnamed others, so many of the freedoms and benefits and pleasures we enjoy today would not be available to us. Did you know that “Fear not!” is the most repeated command in the Bible?  366 to be exact; one for every day of the year plus leap year!  This should be encouraging.  Literally! So what is Courage?  What does it look like and how do we attain it? Let me start by saying, courage is not the lack of fear.  It is the willingness to act in the face of fear; an acknowledgment of the fear and then, “fearing not”, so to speak. Philosopher, Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of the company Heroic, and the creator of Optimize says, “Of all our basic virtues, courage is the one that helps us to live exactly the way we want and provides the psychological fuel we need to create, take risks, help others, and face hard times.”  Put another way, Socrates said that a person is courageous “whose spirit retains in pleasure and in pain, the commands of reason about what he ought or ought not to fear.” Courage comes from the Latin word for “Heart”.  And just like the heart pumps blood to your organs throughout your body, Courage pumps energy to your other Virtues of Well-Being. If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you've probably made the decision to step out of your comfort zone to become the best version of yourself.  It takes courage to make the decision to set out on a new and risky adventure.  Like Indiana Jones, you don't know what dangers await…be it quicksand, rockslides, poisonous snakes and precarious twists of the road…all the scary unknowns you will have to face on your journey of Personal Transformation, figuratively speaking of course.  But you have decided in advance to face those unknowns with courage.  Right? According to the “Indiana Jones of psychology”, Robert Biswas Diener, author of the book The Courage Quotient, the definition of Courage contains two primary internal elements: It is “The willingness to act, and the ability to control fear.” He says, “When you can successfully curb your fears, and boost your ability to take action, you are better able to live a full and virtuous life.  You are more likely to face challenges with grace, connect with and inspire others, and be a force for good.” If you are like me, and struggle with fear of one kind or another, I want to help you see that you have more courage than you realize. We need to look back in our past and remember that, like the cowardly lion in The Wizard of Oz, we have demonstrated courage in some of our darkest moments. So…it's important to remember all the moments in life when you faced your fears and overcame your situation with courage.  You can do this in your quiet time as you meditate.  Take some time today to remember and picture yourself doing this. Another thing you can do to cultivate Courage is to create a courageous “role” for yourself; a persona of a person whose courage you admire. Todd Herman, in his book The Alter Ego Effect, dressed kids up in Batman or Dora the Explorer outfits, and observed that it dramatically boosted their courage.  They were more gritty and persistent in going after their goals. Another interesting study, conducted by Ellen Langor in her Harvard lab, called “The Psychology of Possibility”, dressed ordinary adults up like Air Force pilots and tested their eyesight.  She discovered that just by dressing the part dramatically improved their vision.  That is wild!  There is amazing power in the imagination and role-playing. Revisiting The Courage Quotient, remember, Courage contains two primary internal elements: It is the “The willingness to act, and the ability to control fear.” Willingness to act begins by developing a New Narrative; an inner dialog of Affirmations we learn and remember by repetition.  So the next time you feel fear begin to overshadow you and keep you from taking a next step towards being your best self, you can try saying things to yourself like, “I face my fears with courage.  Anything is possible.  What if it all works out?  What if goes right?  Fear is an illusion of the mind.  I set myself free from the fearful stories in my mind.  I have access to all solutions and answers.  There is nothing to fear.” MEDITATION Questions to ask ourselves: “What is one area of my life where I know that fear is holding me back and keeping me from accomplishing something I really want to do?” “What can I do to boost or pump up my willingness to act?  And, ‘What tools can I use to successfully curb my fears?'” “When was a time I courageously faced my fears in order to get accomplish something I wanted?”  “How can I see all those times in my past when I have demonstrated courage in the presence of fear?”   Quote for the Day: “It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” ~ William Ernest Henley – Invictus   RESOURCES Brian Johnson – Optimize The Courage Quotient by Robert Biswas Diener The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman

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With Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener | Positive Psychologist | Author | Instructor | BIO: Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (cited more than 1,000 times each). Dr. Biswas-Diener has authored seven books, including The Courage Quotient, the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness, and the New York Times Best Seller, The Upside of Your Dark Side. Highlights: Does money buy happiness?What is happiness?Is it possible to be happy all the time?What role (if any) do negative emotions play in happiness?What did Dr. Diener learn from studying the poor in India?What is the relationship between income and happiness?Will more money make me happy? LINKS: Robert's website: CLICK HERE Robert's Positive Psychology Coaching Training: "Training Professionals in the Science of Positive Psychology" CLICK HERE Robert's book "Happiness: Unlocking Mysteries Psychological Wealth: CLICK HERE

In this episode of RHR, I talk with Robert Biswas-Diener about the importance of experiencing psychological, emotional, and physical discomfort in order to develop a better sense of self-awareness, emotional agility, growth, and happiness. The post RHR: Developing a Positive Relationship with Negative Emotions, with Robert Biswas-Diener appeared first on Chris Kresser.

哈佛幸福课教授泰勒.本-沙哈尔博士 (Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar) 和财富与幸福究专家罗伯特·比斯瓦斯-迪纳博士 (Dr.Robert Biswas-Diener)进行了一场关于“Money & Happiness”的精彩对话。我为此做了中文解析讲座，梳理了大咖对话中的精华，帮助你解密财富与幸福的关系！

哈佛幸福课教授泰勒.本-沙哈尔博士 (Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar) 和财富与幸福究专家罗伯特·比斯瓦斯-迪纳博士 (Dr.Robert Biswas-Diener)进行了一场关于“Money & Happiness”的精彩对话。我为此做了中文解析讲座，梳理了大咖对话中的精华，帮助你解密财富与幸福的关系！

今天，哈佛幸福课教授泰勒.本-沙哈尔博士 (Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar) 和财富与幸福究专家罗伯特·比斯瓦斯-迪纳博士 (Dr.Robert Biswas-Diener)就这些问题进行了一场精彩对话。这场对话是英文的，我将在北京时间8月7号周六晚上8:30pm为听众朋友们用中文解析。腾讯会议号546 852 1032，期待与你分享大咖对话精华，为你解密财富与幸福的关系！

今天，哈佛幸福课教授泰勒.本-沙哈尔博士 (Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar) 和财富与幸福究专家罗伯特·比斯瓦斯-迪纳博士 (Dr.Robert Biswas-Diener)就这些问题进行了一场精彩对话。这场对话是英文的，我将在北京时间8月7号周六晚上8:30pm为听众朋友们用中文解析。腾讯会议号546 852 1032，期待与你分享大咖对话精华，为你解密财富与幸福的关系！

In this week's episode, we honor and savor the research of Dr. Ed Deiner and discover what his 40 years of happiness research can teach us. Connect with Robert Biswas Diener: https://nobascholar.com/ [free_product_purchase id="114482"] You'll Learn: [02:34] - Robert explains how Ed Diener came to be known as Dr. Happiness and what made him such a highly respected researcher. [04:21] - Robert outlines Ed's theoretical approach to happiness. [06:33] - Robert shares some of Ed's conclusions about happiness based on his 40 years of research. [09:19] - Robert explains what Ed learned about how happiness can be measured and what this means practically for us as researchers and practitioners. [13:52] - Robert shares Ed's concerns about the happiness pie and how we can help people to think more intelligently about what shapes their wellbeing. [18:24] - Robert explains how our happiness set point range works and why our happiness ebbs and flows over time. [22:40] - Robert explains how happiness policy can be enacted by governments. [24:55] - Robert challenges us to consider if we are happy enough. [26:53] - Robert shares Ed's favorite happiness practices. [29:25] - Robert shares some of Ed's favorite questions about happiness. [31:46] - The lightning round with Robert. Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Robert!

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Season 3 Book 10: The Upside of Your Dark Side by Todd Kashdan Book Review - Whole Self Drives Success and Fulfillment Happiness experts have long told us to tune out our negative emotions and focus instead on mindfulness, positivity, and optimism. Researchers Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos, disagree. Positive emotions alone are not enough. Anger makes us creative, selfishness makes us brave, and guilt is a powerful motivator. The real key to success lies in emotional agility. Drawing upon extensive scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples, The Upside of Your Dark Side will be embraced by business leaders, parents, and everyone else who's ready to put their entire psychological tool kit to work. Whole Self Drives Success and Fulfillment "The Upside of Your Dark Side" by Todd Kashdan - Book Review Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 3 Book 10 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/38XAuml GET IT. READ :) #shadow #darkside FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfwalker/message

durée : 00:52:51 - Grand bien vous fasse ! - par : Ali Rebeihi - N’ayez pas peur de vos sentiments négatifs ! C’est la proposition iconoclaste de deux psychologues américains Todd Kashdan et Robert Biswas-Diener qui nous invitent dans leur dernier livre à cultiver certaines émotions jugées désagréables.

Today's guest is Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel.He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (cited more than 1,000 times each). Dr. Biswas-Diener has authored seven books, including The Courage Quotient, the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness, and the New York Times Best Seller, The Upside of Your Dark Side.Listen as we discuss:The importance of dealing with sadness without trying to soften the realityAccepting that guilt is functional without exaggerating it into something maliciousHow writing his book taught him to allow his kids to feel frustrated sometimesBuying safety for our kids often costs them opportunity as wellWe are allergic to discomfort.His experiences living in a remote village in India and hunting in GreenlandThe common threads of what make people happy regardless of cultureDigging into your happy memories to generate happiness on demand (so cool)Ramadan fasting, simulating poverty, and its effect on gratitudeThe joy of the anticipation often outweighs the anticipated experienceLiking vs. WantingRelationships pay off more than money toward happinessThe man who calculated exactly how much money he needs to be happy, and did itInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatConnect with Robert Biswas-Diener on Twitter @biswasdiener and his website, robertdiener.com.Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy.

In this episode I talk to Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. Robert is known as the Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology. He  is a psychologist, researcher, trainer, and author. He is particularly interested in positive topics such as wellbeing, social support, and courage. Even though there are person-to-person differences in courage, Robert believes that it is a trainable skill. He has conducted workshops with Queensland Police, Australia Department of Defense, and Standard Chartered Bank, among many others. He also trains coaches in how to assess risk and be appropriately vulnerable. In this episode I explore with Robert three main topics, namely, Courage as a combination of skill and mindset. How People can thrive when they develop the ability to face fear and take strategic and sensible risks. Mindfulness in action and more. Find out more about Robert: www.intentionalhappiness.com www.positiveacorn.com

Robert Biswas-Diener is known as the “Indiana Jones of positive psychology.” As per his bio, “his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya and Israel.” And, important note: “He is afraid of quicksand and snakes.” :) Robert is also the son of one of the leading positive psychology researchers: Ed Diener. We covered a book they wrote together called Happiness. This is basically the ONLY book on science of courage. It's fantastic. Big Ideas we explore include defining the numerator and denominator of our Courage Quotient (hint: Increase your "willingness to act" and "ability to control fear"), courage's two flavors (general + personal), courage blindness (and how to heal it), the power of playing our roles well (choose a courageous one!), being willing to fail and playing to win.

Robert Biswas-Diener is known as the “Indiana Jones of positive psychology.” As per his bio, “his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya and Israel.” And, important note: “He is afraid of quicksand and snakes.” :) Robert is also the son of one of the leading positive psychology researchers: Ed Diener. We covered a book they wrote together called Happiness. This is basically the ONLY book on science of courage. It's fantastic. Big Ideas we explore include defining the numerator and denominator of our Courage Quotient (hint: Increase your "willingness to act" and "ability to control fear"), courage's two flavors (general + personal), courage blindness (and how to heal it), the power of playing our roles well (choose a courageous one!), being willing to fail and playing to win.

The world is reeling from a number of intense events and, in these times of uncertainty, stress, and pain, it can seem gratuitous to talk about positive psychology. However, by recognizing the positive things that are happening in the face of great hardship, we can cultivate more resilience and joy. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Robert Biswas-Diener about why now is the right time to embrace positive psychology and how doing so can improve your well-being. The post RHR: Using Positive Psychology to Build Resilience, with Robert Biswas-Diener appeared first on Chris Kresser.

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Mod ansågs redan av de gamla grekerna för över 2000 år sedan vara den absolut viktigaste komponenten för att leva livet fullt ut. Men hur kan vi alla bli modigare? Ny forskning från bla Robert Biswas-Diener och Cynthia Pury ger oss några nycklar och lärdomar från världens modigaste personer. Hör berättelsen om den kinesiska nioåringen som blev nationalhjälte 2008 genom att ikläda sig rollen som korridor-vakt. En kort summering av vad forskningen visar:Mod är inte krångligare än att det är kombinationen av hög villighet att agera och förmågan att minska känslan av rädsla.Mod är en värdefull tillgång, som vi alla bör sträva efter att utveckla.Vi kan lära oss att bli modigare, om vi ser mod som en muskel som gradvis går att utveckla.Vi kan alla visa mod genom att ta oss an våra personliga rädslor för mod handlar inte enbart om farliga situationer och att riskera livet för andra.Genom att påminna oss om vilka roller vi har i livet, och att dessa rollerna kräver olika typer av mod, kan vi när det väl hettar till vara bättre förberedda på att göra det rätta och modiga.Om du gillar avsnittet vore jag jättetacksam om du vill prenumerera OCH ge ett omdöme på iTunes. Det hjälper till att sprida podden till fler. Jag har medvetet tagit beslutet att inte sälja din uppmärksamhet och tid till annonsörer för att hålla podden reklamfri, så istället vore jag superglad om du vill tipsa alla dina vänner om podden (direkt eller via social media). När vi tillsammans strävar mot vår fulla potential kommer världen bli en lite bättre plats! Om du har frågor som du vill att jag tar upp eller vill ha hjälp att nå nästa nivå når du mig, Christian Malmström på christian@ironcoach.se eller via ironcoach.se eller lavaleadership.com.

Continuing our little series on the science of courage, how about some more wisdom from Robert Biswas-Diener?   In The Courage Quotient, he tells us: “Herein lies the intervention related to failure: accept it. We modern people have fallen in love with the idea that we are in control of our lives, and this worldview gives rise to an impulse to resist failure, to fight against the very notion of it. But just like the modern trend to defy age, the battle against failure is a lost cause. Failure is inevitable. We all experience it, in forms large and small. It is in your past and it is in your future. People with a high courage quotient understand that failure is a risk much of the time and unavoidable some of the time. Rather than trying to tiptoe around failure, they simply accept it as part of the process of success.”   That’s from a chapter called “Be Willing to Fail.”   It’s packed with powerful, practical wisdom.   Like this: “Failure is a fantastic learning opportunity. Think of every time you have made a mistake and said to yourself, ‘Well, I will never do that again!’ A single instance of failure can serve as a powerful lifelong course correction. Failure also helps us regroup mentally and improve our skills and strategy so that later attempts at goals might be more successful. Where your courage quotient is concerned, here is the tricky part: you do not have to accept that failure feels good, just that it is inevitable and often beneficial. Accepting failure is not synonymous with actively pursuing failure or enjoying failure when it crashes down upon you. The trick is to acknowledge both the positive and the negative aspects of failure. You can tell yourself, ‘This does not feel good and I am very disappointed with myself,’ on the one hand, even as on the other you reassure yourself by saying, ‘This is also a growth opportunity for me. I will learn from this temporary experience and move on.’”   And this: “Where the courage quotient is concerned it is instructive to realize that not everyone reacts to failure, or even the prospect of failure, in the same way. Some people—as I have mentioned and as we have all seen—allow failure to overshadow their lives, restricting their decisions and leaving them embarrassed, timid, or withdrawn. Other people appear to take failure in stride and are able to move beyond it after experiencing its temporary psychological sting. Thomas Edison famously said, recalling countless problematic attempts to create a working light bulb, ‘I failed my way to success.’ Winston Churchill too might be among the resilient. He once said, ‘Success consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm.’ Apparently the ability to reframe failure as part of a larger process— learning, say—is instrumental in being able to cope with it.”   And, well, that’s Today’s +1.   Want to Optimize your Courage Quotient?   Be willing to fail.   And, reframe your past failures as fantastic learning opportunities.   Then get out there and give us all the Wisdom + Self-Mastery + Courage + Love you got.   TODAY.

Continuing our little series on the science of courage, how about some more wisdom from Robert Biswas-Diener?   In The Courage Quotient, he tells us: “Herein lies the intervention related to failure: accept it. We modern people have fallen in love with the idea that we are in control of our lives, and this worldview gives rise to an impulse to resist failure, to fight against the very notion of it. But just like the modern trend to defy age, the battle against failure is a lost cause. Failure is inevitable. We all experience it, in forms large and small. It is in your past and it is in your future. People with a high courage quotient understand that failure is a risk much of the time and unavoidable some of the time. Rather than trying to tiptoe around failure, they simply accept it as part of the process of success.”   That’s from a chapter called “Be Willing to Fail.”   It’s packed with powerful, practical wisdom.   Like this: “Failure is a fantastic learning opportunity. Think of every time you have made a mistake and said to yourself, ‘Well, I will never do that again!’ A single instance of failure can serve as a powerful lifelong course correction. Failure also helps us regroup mentally and improve our skills and strategy so that later attempts at goals might be more successful. Where your courage quotient is concerned, here is the tricky part: you do not have to accept that failure feels good, just that it is inevitable and often beneficial. Accepting failure is not synonymous with actively pursuing failure or enjoying failure when it crashes down upon you. The trick is to acknowledge both the positive and the negative aspects of failure. You can tell yourself, ‘This does not feel good and I am very disappointed with myself,’ on the one hand, even as on the other you reassure yourself by saying, ‘This is also a growth opportunity for me. I will learn from this temporary experience and move on.’”   And this: “Where the courage quotient is concerned it is instructive to realize that not everyone reacts to failure, or even the prospect of failure, in the same way. Some people—as I have mentioned and as we have all seen—allow failure to overshadow their lives, restricting their decisions and leaving them embarrassed, timid, or withdrawn. Other people appear to take failure in stride and are able to move beyond it after experiencing its temporary psychological sting. Thomas Edison famously said, recalling countless problematic attempts to create a working light bulb, ‘I failed my way to success.’ Winston Churchill too might be among the resilient. He once said, ‘Success consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm.’ Apparently the ability to reframe failure as part of a larger process— learning, say—is instrumental in being able to cope with it.”   And, well, that’s Today’s +1.   Want to Optimize your Courage Quotient?   Be willing to fail.   And, reframe your past failures as fantastic learning opportunities.   Then get out there and give us all the Wisdom + Self-Mastery + Courage + Love you got.   TODAY.

It turns out, somewhat to my surprise, that the body isn’t just a nifty thing that carries around your head. There’s more to it than that. When I want to understand the power of emotions in a way that someone who lives in his head might understand, the person I go to is Dr Robert Biswas-Diener. Robert’s a psychologist, a researcher, and a coach, and he focuses on positive topics, such as happiness, courage, and social support. He’s also the author of a number of wonderful ooks, includes The Upside of your Dark Side and The Courage Quotient.  In our conversation we dig into why the “happy” emotions feel a bit same-ish, and why the “sad” ones feel different; how being disconnected from your feelings makes you less smart; a simple way to settle down when you’re feeling upset; and an essential, timeless insight for managing through difficult times. You can meet Robert at PositiveAcorn.com. This show is brought to you by The Advice Trap, Michael Bungay Stanier’s latest book. You can access a wide range of tools to help #TameYourAdviceMonster at www.TheAdviceTrap.com If you’d like to spend more time with Michael and people he admires, sign up for The Year of Living Brilliantly. 52 teachers over 52 weeks, each teaching one brilliant insight. Absolutely free.

Robert Biswas-Diener, is a leading researcher on culture, wellbeing, positive psychology coaching and author of several wonderful books including the The Upside of Your Dark Side.  With recent political changes in the United States and the UK leaving many feeling fearful and apprehensive about the future, Robert shares his insights on how to become comfortable with these uncomfortable feelings.  He suggests rather than trying to whitewash them, by accepting them, and seeing them as signals that something isn’t right, you can then decide on a constructive response to what’s unfolding.  You can also apply this in workplaces when looming mergers or restructures stir up similar feelings of uncertainty and fear. Connect with Robert Biswas-Diener Robert’s Website - RobertDiener.com PositiveAcorn.com IntentionalHappiness.com You’ll Learn: [01:37] - Robert talks about how emotions are like signals giving us a mental thumbs-up or thumbs-down about the quality of our life.   [05:35] - If you are fearful, it’s telling you that something you care about may be under threat, and you may need to protect it.    [07:54] - Robert explains when you can be comfortably uncomfortable with your negative emotions, instead of feeling overwhelmed, you can act constructively. [11:05] - Robert explains one important step in tolerating these emotions, is to specifically label the emotion to help understand what message it may be telling you. [13:54] – When people are experiencing incredible change in workplaces and feeling very negative, Robert talks about how leaders can build capacity in their employees. [16:20] - Robert says sometimes leaders need to challenge apprehension and other times it’s ok to validate concerns. [17:49] - Robert believes happiness and wellbeing doesn’t have to be a mandate at work.   [20:30] –To be a whole person you need to experience and draw on the full range of positive and negative emotions. [21:35] - Robert explains why “you never want cheerful optimists in the control tower, directing flight traffic.” [22:18] - The Lightning Round with Robert Biswas-Diener Your Resources: The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your “Good” Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment - Robert Biswas-Diener & Todd Kashdan View all of Robert Biswas-Diener’s books on Amazon Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success - Adam Grant Love at Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection - Deborah Blum Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.   Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Robert for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

In today's episode, Courtney and Aubrey discuss the broad area of happiness, narrowed down specifically to concepts of happiness in the United States. Happiness is unpacked related to the country's history with "the pursuit of happiness",  as well as how the word is related to our mental and physical health, economics, our comparison to other countries and a few personal anecdotal experiences. Please leave a review & subscribe! Contact us @structuresofself on IG :) Resources: Harvard Business Review Article:https://hbr.org/2012/01/the-history-of-happiness UN's Human Development Report:http://www.hdr.undp.org/ Human Happiness Report:https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2019/ Living Longer & Happier Through Kindness Podcast What Makes A Good Life TedTalk with Robert Waldinger:https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare The How Of Happiness by Sonya Lyubomirsky Yale's Online Course on Well-Being:https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being Elements of a Sociological Contribution to Happiness Studies by David Bartram https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/10/07/americans-obsessed-with-their-own-happiness-overlook-the-key-ingredient-to-a-good-life/ https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/heres-the-data-to-back-up-your-intuition-america-really-is-getting-less-happy.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/not-everyone-wants-to-be-happy/ https://fortune.com/2017/03/20/america-world-happiness-report/ Samuel, Lawrence R.. Happiness in America : A Cultural History, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central, Diener, Ed, and Robert Biswas-Diener. Happiness : Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2008. https://www.fastcompany.com/40544341/america-desperate-for-happiness-is-getting-less-and-less-happy The myths of Happiness: What should make you happy, but Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t make you happy, but Does by Sonja Lyubomirsky Bright-Sided: How Positive Thinking is Undermining America by Barbara Ehrenreich https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/heres-the-data-to-back-up-your-intuition-america-really-is-getting-less-happy.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/structuresofself/support

This week, Lisa and Misty finish reviewing the 2017 Audible bestseller The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment, by Todd Kashdan, Ph. D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos. This book was listed in New York Magazine’s Best Psychology Books from 2014.It’s also been referenced on CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Oprah Magazine. Lisa walks us through each chapter during this two-part Upside of Your Dark Side book review: Chapter 1: The False Nose of Happiness Chapter 2: The Rise of the Comfortable Class Chapter 3: What’s So Good About Feeling Bad? Chapter 4: How Positive Emotion Can Lead to Your Downfall Chapter 5: Beyond the Obsession with Mindfulness Chapter 6: The Teddy Effect Chapter 7: The Whole Enchilada If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here! You can also learn more about Todd Kashdan and Rob Biswas-Diener.  And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! 

This week, Lisa and Misty review the 2017 Audible bestseller The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment, by Todd Kashdan, Ph. D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos. This book was listed in New York Magazine’s Best Psychology Books from 2014.It’s also been referenced on CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Oprah Magazine. Lisa walks us through each chapter during this two-part Upside of Your Dark Side book review: Chapter 1: The False Nose of Happiness Chapter 2: The Rise of the Comfortable Class Chapter 3: What’s So Good About Feeling Bad? Chapter 4: How Positive Emotion Can Lead to Your Downfall Chapter 5: Beyond the Obsession with Mindfulness Chapter 6: The Teddy Effect Chapter 7: The Whole Enchilada If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here! You can also learn more about Todd Kashdan and Rob Biswas-Diener.  And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! 

Welcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-7:30 p.m. PT, 10-10:30 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.Please support my show (and increase your confidence and become more productive) by buying my new "science-help" book, Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.

LIVE LIFE HAPPY- UNCONVENTIONAL BOOK CLUB with Andrea Seydel Sign up to my Weekly Book Club Highlight Newsletter: https://www.andreaseydel.com Get any FREE full audiobook of your choice here: https://amzn.to/2UXzDfx Written Book Club Show Notes: https://www.andreaseydel.com LIVE LIFE HAPPY AUDIO: https://apple.co/2LItU8b LIVE LIFE HAPPY TV: http://tiny.cc/LLHTV TODAY’S BOOK HIGHLIGHT: THE UPSIDE OF YOUR DARK SIDE: Be Your Whole Self- Not Just Your "Good" Self In the Book The upside of Your Dark Side, Todd Kashdan, Ph. D and Robert Biswas-Diener, offer a BOLD stance Saying the modern quest for happiness through mindfulness, positivity, and optimism is FLAWED.Positive emotions can take us far, but it turns out that we need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. ALL EMOTIONS IMPORTANT!! For example Anger can make us creative. Selfishness can make us brave. And Guild is a highly effective motivator.The KEY lies in emotional, social and mental AGILITY-the ability to access our full range of emotions and behaviours- NOT JUST THE GOOD ONES- In order to respond more effectively to situations. ARE YOU READY TO MOVE FROM FALSE HAPPINESS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL WITH THIS REALITY CHECK? For a full book highlight and worksheet go to Book Club at: https://www.andreaseydel.com Buy this book here: https://amzn.to/2UKYgMi SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, REVIEW & SHARE: (Spread Happiness) If you like my channel and my book highlights, like and share us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/livelifehappy_as https://www.facebook.com/LiveLifeHappyCommunity If you love books and knowledge, subscribe to the channel for more upcoming book summaries. Look into our channel for previous book summaries. Comment on what you think about the book and the video. Any feedback and honest reviews can really help grow the show!! EXCITING BOOK SUGGESTIONS: What book are you dying to read and simply don’t have the time to read it but really would love the content coached to you. Let me know and I will do my very best to highlight your suggestion!!

As technology continues to change how we live, are we any better off? Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener researches happiness across the globe and finds that people in industrialized nations are happier now than ever before. In this episode, he and host Bill Coppel – Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing – discuss the opportunity financial advisors have to help clients discover what's truly important to them. As a leading expert in the field of positive psychology, Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener knows the importance of measuring psychological wealth. When it comes to the old adage about money buying happiness, Robert offers money can buy only a “little bit of happiness.” The true currency of happiness resides in experiences and strong relationships. By working with clients to understand all the factors of their overall psychological wealth, advisors can help clients make financial decisions that benefit their individual happiness. In this episode, you'll hear: What it means to have psychological wealth Why experiences enrich our lives over time The effect of material wealth on happiness   Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is known as the Indiana Jones of positive psychology, having traveled the world to research happiness across a diverse socioeconomic and geographic spectrum. He trains professionals from a variety of industries in positive psychology techniques and is a leading expert in measuring happiness. Robert has written numerous books, including Upside of Your Dark Side, and Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. For more from Robert: Books: Upside of Your Dark Side, Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth   Disclosure: This content is provided for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by non-affiliated guest speakers are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of First Clearing or its affiliates. First Clearing and its affiliates do not endorse any guest speakers or their companies, and therefore give no assurances as to the quality of their products and services. This channel is not monitored by First Clearing. For more information on our podcasts visit firstclearing.com. First Clearing is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo and Company. Copyright 2018 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. First Clearing provides correspondent services to broker-dealers and does not provide services to the general public. 1018-01453.  

What's the secret to living a longer, healthier, more fulfilled life? It's all within your power. In this episode of Growing Bolder, we check in with a 100-year-old opera singer; a man who transformed his life from being an overweight 40-something attorney to one of the 25 fittest guys in the world and the so-called Indiana Jones of positive psychology who reveals how science can make you braver.

In this episode Eric interviews Robert Biswas-Diener from the Noba Project in Portland, OR. No singular paragraph can describe Robert's eclecticism. Serving as the Editor of the Noba Project is one example of a family tradition of 'giving back,' but listen to the story of the difficulty of 'giving away' introductory psychology. Researching happiness around the world led him to world-class opportunities, including two TED talks and a great topic for a third TED talk. And don't forget about the tattoo.

It makes sense that traditional, textbook psychology uses inventories, questionnaires, scales, and statistics to diagnosis people with mental disorders, right? But can you measure flourishing in some way?  The answer is a resounding yes! Kari shares the eight-question Flourishing Scale, which Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener created, and what actions you can take to lead a happier, more flourishing lifestyle. Runner of the Week, Tracy Slayton, shares how she bounced back stronger after breaking both ankles—yes, you read that right!—five days before she would have run a well-trained-for 100K and how she recovered through focusing on her mental health. Don't Miss This! The next Flourishing Skills groups will start in September, which is right around the corner whether you like it or not. Take some “you time” after the kids go back to school by not missing out on this opportunity to learn skills to create a flourishing life by working in a small group of like-minded individuals. Email kari@therunninglifestyle.com to learn more. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a Running Lifestyle HERE. Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of The Running Lifestyle Show team. Please go HERE for this episode's show notes. Please tweet me your biggest takeaways at @KariGormley!

Sounds crazy, but our negative emotions are actually good for our mental health and our creativity when utilized properly in situations.  Looking at this week's book called "The Upside of Your Dark Side" by Todd Kashdan, Ph.D and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos., we find that there is actually such thing as being too positive and happy. This week's book:  https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Your-Dark-Side-Fulfillment/dp/B00N9HTGWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532219649&sr=8-1&keywords=dark+side+upside Intro/outro music:  https://soundcloud.com/danjfowler/dj-fowler-neo Next week's book:  https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Yourself-Critic-Anxiety/dp/1250161703 Subscribe and read next week's book with Alex!  We look at how social anxiety affects many artists, whether it's performing or meeting other artists to collaborate with.  Check out "How to Be Yourself:  Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety."  Learn how to prevent social awkwardness that many of us creatives experience, and just be yourself.  And get fyred up!  

Are you trying to figure out “what’s next” professionally or personally? Do you want to find greater satisfaction in your career without sacrificing your personal life? Susan Peppercorn shares some valuable insights on career transition with her coaching service, Positive Workplace Partners. What’s unique about Susan is that her coaching and workshops are based on the principles of Positive Psychology, a research-driven branch of social science that studies how the resilient, creative and fulfilling aspects of behavior can be used to your advantage. It is important to provide training for organizations for them to reach higher levels of employee engagement and productivity. Prior to becoming a coach, Susan spent 20 years in business development and marketing in high technology and higher education. She completed a Certification in Positive Psychology Coaching with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener as well as a Certification in Positive Psychology from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, both highly respected leaders in Positive Psychology. As a member of the International Positive Psychology Association and the International Coach Federation, Susan now inspires countless people at a crossroads in their careers. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join Heartrepreneur® Radio community today: heartrepreneur.com Heartrepreneur® Radio Facebook Terri Levine Twitter Terri Levine Instagram Heartrepreneur® Radio Pinterest Terri Levine YouTube Terri Levin LinkedIn

Welcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-7:30 p.m. PT, 10-10:30 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.Please support my show (and increase your confidence and become more productive) by buying my new "science-help" book, Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.

For thousands of years, philosophers and writers have debated the nature of courage. What is it? Are some people born more courageous than others? Can you learn to be courageous? My guest today set out to answer these questions by looking at courage through a scientific lens. His name is Robert Biswas-Diener. He’s a psychologist and the author of "The Courage Quotient: How Science Can Make You Braver." Today on the show, Robert explains how he defined courage for the purpose of his research and how he went about studying and quantifying this quality. He then explains how courage manifests itself differently in cultures of dignity, honor, and face. We then discuss the genetics of courage and how people can learn to be more courageous. Robert than gives brass tacks advice on what you can do to manage fear and increase your propensity to action, including carrying lucky charms, thinking about yourself less, and avoiding self-handicapping.  Get the show notes at aom.is/couragequotient.

Welcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-7:30 p.m. PT, 10-10:30 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.Please order my book, the science-based and funny "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck." Orders of new copies help support my writing and all the work I do to put out this show and are much-appreciated! 

Lisa welcomes podcast listeners with some good news. BlindAlive’s blog will soon be showing up in the emails of those subscribed to our newsletter. If you haven’t yet subscribed, you can do so from the main page. We often receive questions about the best workout for customers with various kinds of limitations. Lisa explains why the Gentle Workout Set is such a good place to start for many people. In a Bookit segment, we review The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self - Not Just Your "Good" Self - Drives Success and Fulfillment Written by: Todd Kashdan , Robert Biswas-Diener. This book is available in audio and electronic formats, and through a variety of websites. You can comment on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our informative chat list.

This week Cut The Crap Podcast features the book, "The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self - Not Just Your "Good" Self - Drives Success and Fulfillment" by Todd Kashdan. Happiness experts have long told us to tune out our negative emotions and focus instead on mindfulness, positivity, and optimism. Researchers Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener disagree. Positive emotions alone are not enough. Anger makes us creative, selfishness makes us brave, and guilt is a powerful motivator. The real key to success lies in emotional agility. The Upside of Your Dark Side will be embraced by business leaders, parents, and everyone else who's ready to put their entire psychological tool kit to work. I took 5 Golden Nuggets away from this book! ---------- Go to CutTheCrapPodcast.com and signup to receive a summary from each episode that will highlight all of the golden nuggets shared in the podcast. ----------- Follow Ryan on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and SnapChat.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chodzimy do psychologa, gdy mamy kryzys, bądź problem przerastający nasze możliwości ogarnięcia sytuacji. Często okazuje się, że to co przeżywamy, jest naturalnym elementem rozwoju człowieka i nie mamy na to wpływu. Każdy człowiek przechodzi trzy kryzysy rozwojowe. Na Stacji Zmiana oswaja nas z nimi dr Dorota Kalka, psycholog, pracownik naukowy Uniwersytetu SWPS. Skąd się biorą zgorzkniałe osoby i jak można ustrzec się przed zgorzknieniem? Mity na temat kryzysu wieku średniego, jak przechodzą go kobiety, a jak mężczyźni? Gdy dotykają nas zmiany, stajemy na rozdrożu i mamy wiele pytań. Z tego powodu zapytaliśmy psychologa o to jakie przechodzimy etapy w życiu. Po rozmowie uświadomiliśmy sobie, że każdy z nas chciałby czasem zadać psychologowi sporo pytań, a idziemy porozmawiać o tym, dopiero, kiedy już nie dajemy sobie rady ze swoimi problemami. Słuchacze, którzy chcą pogłębić swoją wiedzę na tematy poruszane w podcaście, powinni sięgnąć do polecanych przez Dorotę Kalkę źródeł. Warto sięgnąć po czasopismo “Charaktery” link http://charaktery.eu/ W dostępny sposób napisana została książka “W poszukiwaniu złotego środka. Rozmowy o rozwoju człowieka” autorstwa Anny Brzezińskiej i Joanny Janiszewskiej-Rain. Wydawnictwo Znak: http://www.znak.com.pl/kartoteka,ksiazka,474,W-poszukiwaniu-zlotego-srodka Dla pogłębienia, z bardziej naukowym podejściem, warto sięgnąć po “Psychologię przełomu życia” autorstwa Piotra Olesia, Lublin 2000 r. http://www.kul.com.pl/index.php?products=product&prod_id=1748 Książka, którą Dorota Kalka określa jako ważną dla siebie to “Wybierz szczęście” Sonja Lyubomirsky Warszawa 2007: http://www.empik.com/wybierz-szczescie-naukowe-metody-budowania-zycia-jakiego-pragniesz-lyubomirsky-sonja,prod60403040,ksiazka-p i kolejna warta polecenia pozycja to “Szczęście. Odkrywanie bogactwa psychicznego” Ed Diener, Robert Biswas - Diener, Sopot 2010: http://sklep.smakslowa.pl/szczescie.html Strona Uniwersytetu Humanistycznospołecznego SWPS: https://www.swps.pl/ Książka na temat rozwoju ciała, psychiki i duchowości kobiet, to “Księga życia kobiety” (Wydawnictwo GWP): http://www.gwp.pl/ksiega-zycia-kobiety-cialo-psychika-duchowosc.html

In deze aflevering mijn gesprek met Soness Stevens. Soness werkt met opkomende thought leaders die weten dat ze hun boodschap op een groter podium moeten presenteren, live op een podium en online. Spreken bij TED, keynotes, seminars, webinars of videos, je weet dat moet opstaan om jouw beweging te leiden.   Soness heeft gesproken bij TED Worldwide, TEDx, en in de Apple Theater. Je kunt haar zien bij wekelijkse TV shows op NHK & FOX Japan. Haar klanten zijn TED Senior Fellows, TEDx speakers. Ze helpt sprekers met wereldwijde speaking tours & ondernemers die hun inkomen met $15,000/ maand verhogen na het geven van één goede presentatie! Dit is een aflevering uit de voormalige Number One Coachbiz show die niet verloren mocht gaan. De aflevering is in het Engels. Veel plezier met het mooie gesprek met Soness Episode 88 Show Notes Je kunt met haar verbinden via Twitter @soness Soness Stevens Head Speaker Coach bij TEDxKyoto op Linkedin  Facebook Ze heeft zels een bio op IMDb als actrice.   Opvallende uitspraken die ik mooi vind in het interview: The Super Power of being visible brain holds on to painful experiences For each one negative experience you need nine positive experiences to even it out Speaking is a journey, you start today Success means enjoying where I am at the moment Write down my intentions for today There is a lot of power, but not enough empowering of introverts Sometimes it is not about the one who speaks the most loudly but about the one who speaks with the most conviction Genoemde mensen: Robert Biswas-Diener – TEDx talk Your happiest days are behind you Natalie Sisson the Suitcase Entrepreneur Gar Reynolds of Presentation Zen Jenna Soard of You Can Brand Kimra Luna Freecom Hacker Dr. Agnes Frankel the Med Rebel Susan Cain – TED talk Power of introverts Vergeet niet te abonneren op de Erno Hannink Show via iTunes, Stitcher of SoundCloud. Kun je mij een groot plezier doen zodat meer ondernemers deze podcast kunnen vinden? Geef deze podcast jouw eerlijke beoordeling en recensie. Dit helpt mij enorm om deze podcast te verspreiden. Dank je wel hiervoor. Stuur me een korte e-mail om mij te laten weten dat je dit gedaan hebt en ik stuur je een verrassing. Je kunt mij bereiken op podcast@ernohannink.nl Ik hoor graag van jou. Wil je weten hoe jij ook meer klanten krijgt met online? Hoe je met internet sneller jouw grootse doel bereikt? Vraag dan nu de Online Zichtbaar Analyse aan. Bedoeld voor ondernemers die in de B2B omgeving werken met grootse plannen. In een korte analyse snel zicht op wat je online wilt verbeteren voor meer resultaat.

Robert Biswas-Diener, is a leading researcher on culture, wellbeing, positive psychology coaching and author of several wonderful books including the The Upside of Your Dark Side.  With recent political changes in the United States and the UK leaving many feeling fearful and apprehensive about the future, Robert shares his insights on how to become comfortable with these uncomfortable feelings.  He suggests rather than trying to whitewash them, by accepting them, and seeing them as signals that something isn’t right, you can then decide on a constructive response to what’s unfolding.  You can also apply this in workplaces when looming mergers or restructures stir up similar feelings of uncertainty and fear. Connect with Robert Biswas-Diener Robert’s Website - RobertDiener.com PositiveAcorn.com IntentionalHappiness.com You’ll Learn: [01:37] - Robert talks about how emotions are like signals giving us a mental thumbs-up or thumbs-down about the quality of our life.   [05:35] - If you are fearful, it’s telling you that something you care about may be under threat, and you may need to protect it.    [07:54] - Robert explains when you can be comfortably uncomfortable with your negative emotions, instead of feeling overwhelmed, you can act constructively. [11:05] - Robert explains one important step in tolerating these emotions, is to specifically label the emotion to help understand what message it may be telling you. [13:54] – When people are experiencing incredible change in workplaces and feeling very negative, Robert talks about how leaders can build capacity in their employees. [16:20] - Robert says sometimes leaders need to challenge apprehension and other times it’s ok to validate concerns. [17:49] - Robert believes happiness and wellbeing doesn’t have to be a mandate at work.   [20:30] –To be a whole person you need to experience and draw on the full range of positive and negative emotions. [21:35] - Robert explains why “you never want cheerful optimists in the control tower, directing flight traffic.” [22:18] - The Lightning Round with Robert Biswas-Diener Your Resources: The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your “Good” Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment - Robert Biswas-Diener & Todd Kashdan View all of Robert Biswas-Diener’s books on Amazon Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success - Adam Grant Love at Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection - Deborah Blum Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.   Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Robert for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Welcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-7:30 p.m. PT, 10-10:30 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.Please order my book, the science-based and funny "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck" -- only $11ish at Amazon. Orders of new copies help support my writing and all the work I do to put out this show and are much-appreciated! 

While we like the idea that we can simply think ourselves into certain beliefs and instincts, the truth of the matter is that our personality is partially determined by our evolutionary history. There might be some things lurking down there that we don’t want to address, but we can’t ignore them either. Professor Tod Kashdan joins me today to jam about, what he calls, the ‘basement of your personality’ and why it matters. If you’re looking for change, maybe it’s time to look in the basement of your personality. Ready? Let’s do this!   Key Takeaways: [2:04] Charlie tells us about Dr. Todd Kashdan’s body of work. [3:52] Todd talks about his work and the field of positive psychology. [5:14] Many people don’t think about how our evolutionary history affects the development of our personality. [6:42] Why do we avoid the evolutionary psychology background underlying character development? [8:17] Charlie talks about Vanessa Van Edwards’ work on subconscious behavioral cues. [9:23] The link between in-group/out-group preferences and our biological responses. [14:02] Todd shares research findings on xenophobia & pregnant women in the 3rd trimester. [15:10] The first benefit of evolutionary psychology is understanding who we are. [16:26] What can we do about the constraints on the body & what the brain can process? [21:26] Cultural differences in cheerfulness, optimism, and positivity – Japan vs. US. [23:57] Would you prefer to be more cheerful most of the time or to be more resilient…? [26:42] How do we deal with the friction of everyday life? [29:25] Creativity is about seeing things from a different perspective than others. [31:58] Todd shares findings from a study that looked at the personality dimensions of about 15,000 entrepreneurs. [34:28] Charlie & Todd discuss the profile of a creative person. [35:53] What are the personality traits of creative people? [39:58] Todd reiterates on the importance of culture. [41:44] Todd shares his insights on what you can do to build up your stress tolerance. [48:33] Todd’s 3 tips, summarized: Choose curiosity over criticality. Persuade people by asking why something is important to them and listen. Be precise in describing your emotional state when you are stressed and upset.   Mentioned in This Episode: http://www.sanebox.com/ Vanessa Van Edwards – Science of People/ The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your "Good" Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment – Book by Robert Biswas-Diener and Todd Kashdan Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life – Book by Todd Kashdan To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others – Book by Daniel Pink Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships. Book by Marshall B. Rosenberg

Amy Alkon's Advice Goddess Radio: "Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!" with the best brains in science.*"Best Of" replay for SuperBowl Sunday.This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-7:30 p.m. PT, 10-10:30 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.Please order my book, the science-based and funny "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck" -- only $11ish at Amazon. Orders of new copies help support my writing and all the work I do to put out this show and are much-appreciated! 

Linda Kaplan Thaler is an advertising luminary and author who is also the cofounder of the Kaplan Thaler Group and chairman of Publicis New York. She has created many iconic advertising campaigns such as Kodak Moments and the Aflac duck. She is a native New Yorker who has co-authored three bestselling books: Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World, The Power of Nice, and The Power of Small. Her newest book is called Grit to Great, which she also co-authored with her business partner Robin Koval. The book takes readers back to the old-fashioned concept of it taking grit to make you successful, rather than relying on your talent, luck, or ability. Linda joins Charlie on the show to talk about that and much more.   Key Takeaways: 02:02 – How Linda met Robin Koval. 03:57 – The idea of having grit and getting the idea to write a book about it. 07:42 – Grit never expires and the idea of retirement. 12:34 – The “lure” of retirement and how retirement should really be doing a job that you love. 16:26 – The self-esteem movement. 20:06 – Grit can be found in anybody no matter the age. 22:58 – Learn to accept failure. 25:32 – “Comfort addiction” and how we are a culture that doesn’t know how to be bored. 28:50 – Which grit builder practice Linda feels is the hardest for her at this stage in her life. 32:02 – The power of habit. 38:50 – The most unanticipated challenge Linda is currently facing. 40:12 – Everybody can get to where they want to go. Grit is the formula that gets you there.     Mentioned in This Episode: Kaplan Thaler Group Publicis New York Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World The Power of Nice The Power of Small Robin Koval Grit to Great Michael Bloomberg Colin Powell Steven Spielberg Michael Jordan Jack Ma, Alibaba Sherry Lansing, Paramount Pictures James Henry, In a Fisherman’s Language James Dyson Neil Postman, We’re Amusing Ourselves to Death Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener, The Upside of Your Dark Side Paula Radcliffe James Patterson Stephen King  

The Upside of your Darkside Insights vom "Indiana Jones" der Psychologen Was sagen neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zum Thema Glück Was macht ein Glücks-Forscher um selbst mehr Lebenszufriedenheit zu bekommen Stell dir vor, du bekommst 12 min. geschenkt in denn du nur Dinge tun sollst die dich glücklich machen...   Website: https://positiveacorn.com/   Beste Gruesse, Wolfgang Herdlicka www.bildung4me.cominfo@bildung4me.com  100 % Gratis     100 % Information     100 % Umsetzbarkeit P.S: Wenn Du auch noch andere Menschen kennst, die das Thema "Glücksforschung" interessieren koennte, dann sende den Link zu dieser Episode an Dein Netzwerk.

Ed Diener is the world’s leading researcher on the science of happiness and his son, Robert Biswas-Diener is known as the “Indiana Jones of psychology” because of his data collection adventures around the world. (Love that. :) In their great book, Happiness, they give us a comprehensive look at what we KNOW creates happiness. In this Note, we’ll have some fun figuring out how we can become psychological billionaires as we master the happiness equation, become loving and caring angels, and take AIM at happiness.

Ed Diener is the world’s leading researcher on the science of happiness and his son, Robert Biswas-Diener is known as the “Indiana Jones of psychology” because of his data collection adventures around the world. (Love that. :) In their great book, Happiness, they give us a comprehensive look at what we KNOW creates happiness. In this Note, we’ll have some fun figuring out how we can become psychological billionaires as we master the happiness equation, become loving and caring angels, and take AIM at happiness.

Amy Alkon's Advice Goddess Radio: "Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!" with the best brains in science.*"Best Of" replay for Memorial Day in the US.This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-8 p.m. PT, 10-11 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.Please order my new book, the science-based and funny "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck" -- only $10.90 at Amazon. Orders help support my writing and all the work I do to put out this show and are much-appreciated! (Also, along with positive reviews in the WSJ and other publications, Library Journal gave the book a starred review: "Verdict: Solid psychology and a wealth of helpful knowledge and rapier wit fill these pages. Highly recommended.")

Amy Alkon's Advice Goddess Radio: "Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!" with the best brains in science.This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your ‘Good’ Self--Drives Success and Fullfillment.”Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-8 p.m. PT, 10-11 p.m. ET, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.My show's sponsor is Audible.com. Get a free audiobook download and support this show financially at no cost to you by signing up for a free 30-day trial at audibletrial.com/amya (It's $14.95 after 30 days, but you can cancel before then and have it cost you nothing.)Please order my new book, the science-based and funny "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck" -- only $9.48 at Amazon. Orders help support my writing and all the work I do to put out this show and are much-appreciated! (Also, along with positive reviews in the WSJ and other publications, Library Journal gave the book a starred review: "Verdict: Solid psychology and a wealth of helpful knowledge and rapier wit fill these pages. Highly recommended.")

This week we talk to Robert Biswas-Diener about the upside of your dark side. Robert Biswas-Diener  is a psychologist, author and instructor at Portland State University. Biswas-Diener's research focuses on income and happiness, culture and happiness, and positive psychology.  Robert has written a number of books including Happiness: Unlocking The mysteries of Psychological Wealth and The Courage Quotient, and his latest book is called The Upside of Your Darkside:Why Being Your Whole Self, Not Just Your "good"Self -Drives Success and Fulfilment which was co-written with Todd Kashdan.  In This Interview Robert and I Discuss... The One You Feed parable. Embracing both sides of our nature. The benefits of anger, guilt and other "negative" emotions. Thinking of emotions as a thermometer. How only having positive emotions is like breaking a thermometer. How we may not get as stuck in negative emotions as we think we do. The benefits of being emotionally agile or flexible. How avoidance and suppression is a bad approach. That suppression is a very blunt tool and you can't selectively suppress certain emotions. How avoidance is "the tectonic issue of our times" Comfort addiction- we have the ability to be more comfortable than any time in history. How comfort is not the same as happiness. Finding the middle ground between comfort and effort. Knowing is not the same as doing. "Avoiding problems also means avoiding finding the solution to them". Emotional Time Travel Errors. Allowing ourselves to experience disappointment. How the ability to tolerate some degree of psychological discomfort is one of the key attributes to successful living. Robert Biswas Diener Links Robert Biswas-Diener Homepage Robert Biswas -Diener Coaching Training Program Robert Biswas Diener on Twitter Robert Biswas-Diener TED Talk Some of our most popular interviews that you might also enjoy: Kino MacGregor Strand of Oaks Mike Scott of the Waterboys Todd Henry- author of Die Empty Randy Scott Hyde See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this weeks radio show you will learn about: Comfort addiction Some advantages of narcissism Some limits of kindness Why you should be your ‘whole’ self

During this weeks radio show you will learn about: Comfort addiction Some advantages of narcissism Some limits of kindness Why you should be your ‘whole’ self

Dr. Biswas-Diener is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology" because his research on happiness has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya and Israel. Dr. Biswas-Diener is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness. He has published dozens of scholarly articles and multiple books on diverse psychological topics. He is best known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology. Dr. Biswas-Diener is the foremost authority on positive psychology coaching and has consulted with a wide range of international organizations on performance management and leadership development. Cheryl Hunter was born and reared in the remote Colorado Rocky Mountains. She is a cowgirl who grew up on a horse ranch, training horses and riding rodeo. Today, Cheryl is a bestselling author, speaker and high-performance expert who specializes in providing Fortune 100 caliber coaching for individuals. Her expertise is in guiding her clients to architect a very specific blueprint for their businesses and their lives that produces dramatic results in a very short window of time. Cheryl was drawn to her work as a result of her own life path; she overcame a traumatic, life-altering experience that ignited a strong desire to contribute to others.

Dr. Biswas-Diener is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology" because his research on happiness has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya and Israel. Dr. Biswas-Diener is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness. He has published dozens of scholarly articles and multiple books on diverse psychological topics. He is best known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology. Dr. Biswas-Diener is the foremost authority on positive psychology coaching and has consulted with a wide range of international organizations on performance management and leadership development. Cheryl Hunter was born and reared in the remote Colorado Rocky Mountains. She is a cowgirl who grew up on a horse ranch, training horses and riding rodeo. Today, Cheryl is a bestselling author, speaker and high-performance expert who specializes in providing Fortune 100 caliber coaching for individuals. Her expertise is in guiding her clients to architect a very specific blueprint for their businesses and their lives that produces dramatic results in a very short window of time. Cheryl was drawn to her work as a result of her own life path; she overcame a traumatic, life-altering experience that ignited a strong desire to contribute to others.

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology" because his research on happiness has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya and Israel. Dr. Biswas-Diener is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness. He has published dozens of scholarly articles and multiple books, most recently The Courage Quotient. He is managing director of Positive Acorn (www.positiveacorn.com) and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the "Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology" because his research on happiness has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya and Israel. Dr. Biswas-Diener is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness. He has published dozens of scholarly articles and multiple books, most recently The Courage Quotient. He is managing director of Positive Acorn (www.positiveacorn.com) and lives in Portland, Oregon.