About Alexander Kjerulf

Alexander is the founder of Woohoo inc and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness at work. He is a speaker, consultant and author, presenting and conducting workshops on happiness at work at businesses and conferences all over the world. His clients include companies like Hilton, Microsoft, LEGO, IKEA, Shell, HP and IBM.


Alexander on stage, doing his thing

His clients especially appreciate his unlimited energy, his dedication to happiness at work and his ability to keep his message simple and practical and fun.

Alex has a masters degree in computer science from The University of Southern Denmark, and was a co-founder of the Danish IT company Enterprise Systems.

Alex is the author of 3 books including the international bestseller Happy Hour is 9 to 5 – How to Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work. The book has been extremely well received all over the world and is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Vietnamese and Chinese.

And in case your wondering, his last name (Kjerulf) is pronounced a little like care-oolf.


Audience at one of Alex’ speeches to Scandinavia’s largest telecommunications company.

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  1. No Parking Said,

    July 23, 2006 @ 1:30 pm

    Happiness at work

    Ever feel stressed? Too many things going on at work, and too little time to do it? You’re not alone. It’s easy to lose track of what’s important: your own well-being and happiness.I recently discovered <a href="http://positi …

  2. John Said,

    August 12, 2006 @ 5:51 am

    EX-geek? What’s that all about? Once a geek, always a geek.

  3. Yaneth Baburka Said,

    January 15, 2007 @ 10:29 pm

    Alex,

    Love your ideas.

    I have a quick question in picture #4 are your in The Bahamas aboard a ferry on your way to Treasure Island?

    Please don’t forget to let me know where I can purchase your book. I live in Bayside,(Queens) New York.

    Thank you for the attention pay to this matter.

    Yaneth Baburka

  4. Alexander Said,

    January 15, 2007 @ 10:52 pm

    Yaneth: Yes that is exactly where the picture was taken. I was in the Bahamas for a conference and (of course) combined it with some vacation time.

    Have you been there yourself?

  5. Allen Said,

    April 11, 2007 @ 1:31 pm

    How is your speaking work going? I find your website and what you are doing insipirational!

  6. Yaneth Baburka Said,

    June 19, 2007 @ 4:09 pm

    Good Alex,

    Hope all well by you. I am asking again if it will be possible to purchase your book and be shipped to Hamburg, Germany?

    Please advise.

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Yaneth Baburka

  7. Rune Sjølie Said,

    July 27, 2007 @ 11:08 pm

    Hei Alex. Sender en hilsen fra Skandinavia og Norge:-). Tar sjansen paa at du forstaar det jeg skriver. Interessant site du har – og et viktig budskap! Kan vi regne med en oversettelse til et skandinavisk språk?
    Wish you good luck! Hilsen Rune Sjølie, Norge

  8. Anton Said,

    August 10, 2007 @ 9:41 am

    Is there a way to have a one on one interview with Alexander for the Radio. Is there a way we can get in touch by telephone?
    Anton Foek
    Amsterdam
    landline:31 20 623 1274
    cellphone: 31 6 154 38 185
    antonjsf@aol.com

  9. Jessica Schanberg Said,

    September 4, 2007 @ 4:16 am

    Alex,

    I think , like others have mentioned that the title should be tailored to the specific market/country. I like a shorter title, so it doesn’t seem like a soulless textbook… Congrats on having your book reach a wider audience!

    Jessica
    aka
    Pixel Peony

  10. saurabh Said,

    October 10, 2007 @ 2:52 pm

    hi Alex,

    I am also a computer engineer and glad to know that you are too. Working in an IT company i can hardly think 9 to 5 as happy hours! I am very much impressed by an initiative take by you to help us to turn those stressed hours into happy hours.

    Regards,

    Saurabh Patil

  11. Brian Said,

    November 27, 2007 @ 8:54 pm

    Happiness at work

    “If it sounds too good to be true – it probably is”.

    Looking at your 10 seeeriously cool places to work one question comes to mind. How do you get to work in a place like that? I know Google has a thousand mile long line of people trying to get in with an extensive interview process second to none. Your chances of getting into a place like this are pretty close to non existent unless you have a few PhDs along with many years of experience under your belt.

    I believe that a large majority of folks know what they would like to do for work but unfortunately a lot of those things are what everyone wants to do and again there is almost impossible access to those jobs. Especially with the “friends and family network” in full swing these days with regards to filling any potential vacancies that miraculously come along. Trust me I have been looking for over a year trying to figure out how to get into something that will make me happy.

    You need the education along with the extensive practical experience to even be considered at places like that. Otherwise you don’t have a prayer of even having your resume / CV looked at. If you are wanting to change careers in order to do something that will make you happy you can most certainly put forth the effort to accomplish all of that but you are talking about many years of perseverance to get it. Meanwhile you will settle for the status quo and unhappiness you are currently stuck in. Great if you’re in your mid twenties but if you are forty with children and an established lifestyle for your family then you are talking about a whole different creature.

    I’d like to hear any practical ideas you might have.

    Kindest Regards,

    Brian

  12. brajesh mishra Said,

    December 11, 2007 @ 2:09 pm

    hi Mr.Alex,
    i just attend your speech at IMA indore.it was a wonderful experience…..!!!
    the mission that u r marching for must be recognise worldwide….!

  13. Bridge Said,

    January 10, 2008 @ 8:53 am

    Hi Alex,

    I came across your book in my search for inspiring workplaces, which is something i am greatly interested in as part of my work in sustainability. I am delighted to have come across such a light-hearted and inspiring website such as yours, which is giving voice to something i whole-heartedly believe in. It pains me to think that there are so many people out there, millions upon millions, who just trudge to their job without any joy or passion. I am working towards making buildings, and more recently, companies more sustainable, and am beginning to think more and more that to achieve sustainability within our practices and lifestyles, we must first and foremost be happy. I will continue reading the rest of your book with relish, will do the worksheets and start integrating your very common-sensical and encouraging approach into what i do.

    Thank you!

  14. E Said,

    March 19, 2008 @ 8:01 pm

    Alex

    Wish you would come to the US and show us that Europeans are much more productive with the fewer hours that they work.

    Respecting workers and their needs is what is best for business.

  15. Blogroll, roll out! part 1 « Suckiest the blog Said,

    April 4, 2008 @ 9:59 am

    [...] Alexander Kjerulf is the Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) and his blog goes by the same name. You can find enough info about the writer from the links, notable things are that he has already written a book on happiness at work and done consulting on the same issue for a long while on a few continents. He is an authority de-facto on the still so young, but ever so relevant field of happiness at work. [...]

  16. Courtenay Said,

    April 14, 2008 @ 3:37 pm

    Hello,

    Can you tell me where this quote came from?

    Good leaders create devoted followers, but great leaders create more leaders.

    Courtenay

  17. Take the happy road to success | Ugh!!'s Greymatter Honeypot Said,

    April 20, 2008 @ 8:05 pm

    [...] article by Alexander Kjerulf about why being happy at work matters for businesses. He has a very engaging writing style, [...]

  18. David Leonhardt Said,

    May 12, 2008 @ 8:00 pm

    Hi Alex.

    Would you be interested in joining a community blogroll for happiness websites. Once it is set up, there is no work on your part; I’ll do all the work.

    You can read more details here:
    http://self-help.thehappyguy.com/2008/05/12/blogs-on-happiness-and-positive-thinking/

    Thanks.

  19. saysaja Said,

    May 15, 2008 @ 1:39 pm

    Hi Mr Kjerulf, I’m sorry to put your article in my blog without your permision. I have written the source anyway. But i’ve already deleted the post.
    I’ll keep reading your blog… Thanks.

  20. 4 new ideas for becoming more effective at work » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Said,

    August 14, 2008 @ 5:37 pm

    [...] Alexander Kjerulf self-published his book, Happy Hour is 9 to 5, because he thought the typical publishing cycle was too long. “I’m an impatient sort of guy,” he says. The book sells well on his blog, and he feels certain he did the right thing, for him. [...]

  21. diablo Said,

    September 3, 2008 @ 7:20 am

    Mr Alexander,
    I came across your article “Top 5 Reason the Customer is Always Riight is wrong” by accident. I was just looking for something,anything to help me get thru a job I’ve begin to absolutly hate! Believe it or not I work for Continental Airlines, and as you know one of the people you quote in your article is our old CEO!!! How do we miss him? Please lets count the ways!!!! This company is NOT the same company,now the customer is ALWAYS right as long as they use one line “The agent was rude” that statement in a complaint gets agents wrote up,threatened.suspended you name it! There is no support from management as ALL they care about is numbers,which is what number they are on the stats for the months. I have worked here 20 years and been thru good,bad times Sept 11th and more and NEVER did I think the company would go back to the old 1970 ways of conducting business! We are miserable and have no support,many of us pray for Gordon to come back so we don’t have to put up with customers cursing us out,throwing things,spitting and supervisors doing NOTHING because they are scared of upper management getting complaint letters! Continentals ellites are the worst. They have found many ways to scam and get things they don’t deserve,but since their viewed as our most important customers nothing is done. Quit you say? With 20 years of my back breaking work gone by and 10 more needed to retire how can I? Instead I try to tough it out,do my time go home and shut up!! praying that some how Giod sends us another Gordon who cared more about people-his employees instead of numbers. Thank you for your time

  22. The Human Capital Vendor Space: Rants, Rulings and Ramblings by J. William Tincup, Starr Tincup | » The Alexander Kjerulf Blog Story Said,

    December 23, 2008 @ 6:31 pm

    [...] Alexander Kjerulf, Chief Happiness Officer [...]

  23. KIM Said,

    January 9, 2009 @ 2:43 am

    Please send Mr.Kjerulf in for support with Rhee reform !

  24. See These 10 Coolest Workplaces « Our Weblog Said,

    March 27, 2009 @ 10:55 am

    [...] Read more about Alex… Book Alex to speak or consult… [...]

  25. Teren Said,

    March 27, 2009 @ 2:07 pm

    Hi Alex,

    I just wanna say that your blog and what you do is a true inspiration to me. I’m admire your passion and energy for speaking so much about happiness. I feel that these days in society, everything is all about work and all about money and there’s not enough of happiness talk going on around. I look forward to what you say every week! Thanks! Hope to emulate you one day and hopefully there will be more people like you out there who are helping others become happy!

    Cheers,
    Teren

  26. Anders Kjærulff Said,

    April 17, 2009 @ 6:10 am

    Hi there
    you just have the right thought.

    Anders

  27. Sales 101: Customers are not always right, 5 reasons to sell you on that idea | Sales Laundry Said,

    April 17, 2009 @ 5:14 pm

    [...]  This article was written by Alex Kjerulf on his site PositiveSharing.com.  It is a point of view you don’t hear very often and worth [...]

  28. Top 50 Personal Development Bloggers | Health Money Success Said,

    May 21, 2009 @ 7:48 pm

    [...] Photo source [...]

  29. what geeks don’t want « HOP! Said,

    June 3, 2009 @ 8:57 am

    [...] can relate so much to an article i blog hopped a few seconds ago. how not to lead geeks written by Alex tells a lot about what the most important workforce needs if the management wants to stay in [...]

  30. Feliz no trabalho com sotaque! « Felicidade no Trabalho Said,

    July 11, 2009 @ 10:53 pm

    [...] esse blog, o livro do Alexander Kjerulf, e um monte de outras pessoas e fontes interessantes, vamos te mostrar como felicidade no trabalho [...]

  31. Be Happy at Work « Change Meme Said,

    July 30, 2009 @ 8:22 am

    [...] Apparently it’s easy – in six easy steps according to a new book “Happy Hour is 9 to 5” by Alexander Kjerulf. [...]

  32. happiness at work | ARoundTuit Organizing & Productivity Said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 5:18 pm

    [...] here ever heard of Alexander Kjerulf?  If not, you’ll want to.  He’s made a business out of helping people be happy at [...]

  33. David Said,

    August 30, 2009 @ 1:57 pm

    Just wanna ask that if someone uses your website text for his/her promotion would that be a crime? I have gone through a telemarketing website which simply copied & pated your webiste content for promoting their trainig services.

    Do let me know so that I can refer you to that webiste

    Kind Regards
    David

  34. Work Happy Now! » Blog Archive » Happy at Work Action Day is Here Said,

    October 5, 2009 @ 2:29 am

    [...] to the Alex the Cheif Happiness Officer for getting married to a wonderful woman – Patricia. I wish I could have been there to enjoy [...]

  35. Is your organization happy? Seven ways to get there | BYOB|show Said,

    October 24, 2009 @ 6:50 pm

    [...] does matter, according the happiness (at work) expert Alexander Kjerulf. He says it takes more than prioritizing your tasks, keeping detailed logs of how you spend your [...]

  36. Kristen Said,

    April 22, 2010 @ 4:37 pm

    Happiness at work is important. Share your positive work stories or express your concerns about your negative stories to get feedback from your peers and professionals! Visit http://www.tellurboss.com.

  37. Lara Jane Said,

    April 26, 2010 @ 6:36 am

    A wonderful website – many thanks for taking the time to write and develop it!!

  38. Sylan I Said,

    May 18, 2010 @ 8:48 pm

    Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come, Alex…

  39. Managers VS. Geeks | Point studios – Web design, UX, Web Standards Said,

    January 7, 2011 @ 10:10 pm

    [...] 10 mistakes managers always do to geeks, brought to you by a geek who became a manager, Alexander Kjerulf. [...]

  40. Joshy Joseph Said,

    January 28, 2011 @ 11:25 am

    Hi, Alex

    Thank yoy very for your good words mentioned in the new book, to avoid stress and make more happines for duty time.

  41. Kehityskeskustelut historiaan? « Sinapinsiemen Said,

    February 4, 2011 @ 9:30 pm

    [...] Alexander Kjerulf listaa 9 syytä, miksi nämä keskustelut ovat huono ajatus ja miksi ne pitäisi lopettaa. Tässä muutama niistä: [...]

  42. Surf’s up! Let’s go!! | Yes and Space Said,

    February 14, 2011 @ 11:18 am

    [...] Alexander (aka The Chief Happiness Officer) has written here about a work policy that could change the world! It’s simple … when the surf’s up, any staff member can drop what they are doing and go for a surf. [...]

  43. Substralificering – fem tips til at få samarbejdet til at gro « Katrine Dahl Clement Said,

    March 11, 2011 @ 10:32 am

    [...] Det er dejligt for selvværdet at blive rost. Win-win, venner. Ros er godt, siger også vores egen Chief Happiness Officer Alexander Kjerulf og øser ud af sin glæde, og god ros er specifik, har jeg [...]

  44. @testbaudson Said,

    July 6, 2011 @ 10:49 pm

    Happy Hour Is 9 To 5 (Alexander Kjerulf)…

    The concept of happiness at work deeply resonates in me. That’s why I was curious to discover “Happy Hour Is 9 to 5″ by Alexander Kjerulf, who labels himself Chief Happiness Officer. He argues that companies who put employee happiness first will mor…

  45. Rose Said,

    January 19, 2012 @ 6:45 am

    Hello,

    I read your article on resolving work conflict and I will try some to do that. I did notice you mentioned a special article to come specifically on dealing with insecure arrogant bosses or supervisors. That is my conflict, everyone else i work with is amazing, loving and hard working. He puts me down often in both passive and or aggressive if no one else is around. I would love some advice on this. Thank you.

  46. Thomas Freeman Said,

    June 13, 2012 @ 7:44 am

    Mr. Kjerulf looks like such a caring and happy person. Sometimes you can just see when someone has that talent and faith for fellow humans. I am going to search this book because I need help to regain positive thinking and faith in myself.

  47. mehrnaz Said,

    August 15, 2012 @ 1:28 am

    hi mr alex

    iam student and i want to talk w u on yahoo id,would u add me? i want to speak w u about secret!sorrry about my speaking bcse iam iranian!

  48. Can you really be happy at work? - Chatelaine Said,

    October 27, 2012 @ 1:31 am

    [...] up and head into work in the morning. And you may even wonder…can you be happy at work? We asked Alexander Kjerulf, the Denmark-based author of Happy Hour is 9 to 5 and the self-titled Chief Happiness Officer at [...]

  49. 3 Reasons Extrinsic Motivators Don’t Work | What A Vibe! Said,

    November 1, 2012 @ 12:09 pm

    [...] Kjerulf, also know as ‘The Chief Happiness Officer’, has written an excellent blog post in which he summarizes how and why intrinsic motivation is [...]

  50. Lmdiaz » ¿Está en crisis la gestión de la comunicación o es solo por la crisis? Said,

    December 25, 2012 @ 4:41 pm

    [...] encantadas con esta segunda opción, porque tal y como afirma el experto en felicidad en el trabajo Alexander Kjerulf: “Cuando el agua sube suben todos los barcos”. Así que facilitar la felicidad de los [...]

  51. Bio+pics Said,

    January 2, 2013 @ 2:44 pm

    [...] You can find my bio and tons of pics of me here. [...]

  52. La felicidad en el trabajo (9) | Factoria de ideas Said,

    March 11, 2013 @ 3:28 pm

    [...] Segun Alexandre Kjerulf, especialista en felicidad en el trabajo, trabajadores felices trabajan mejor son personas mas creativas, arreglan problemas en vez de quejarse, tienen mas energía  son mas optimistas, están mucho mas motivados, están menos enfermos, aprenden mas rápido  no se preocupan tanto por cometer errores por lo que al final cometen menos errores. La mejor forma de aumentar la productividad es fomentar la felicidad en el trabajo, no existe ningún instrumento, metodología o herramienta que facilite mayor productividad que el producido derivado de un clima de felicidad en el trabajo. [...]

  53. Happy at Work Equals Productive at Work | The Team Building Factory Said,

    March 13, 2013 @ 11:12 am

    [...] Alexander Kjerulf’s “Top 10 Reasons Why Happiness at Work Is the Ultimate Productivity Booster” relates an illustrative anecdote.  The crux of the story is that sometimes when you are not getting things done it is because you actually hate what you are doing. [...]

  54. La felicidad en el trabajo II parte (10) | Factoria de ideas Said,

    March 18, 2013 @ 3:05 pm

    [...] … Alexandre Kjerulf,… trabajadores felices trabajan mejor … [...]

  55. Happiness At Work & Cartooning Collaboration | Work Musing Said,

    April 4, 2013 @ 9:30 pm

    [...] is the founder of Woohoo inc and, according to his website, one of the world’s leading experts on happiness at work. He is a speaker, consultant and [...]

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