About Alexander Kjerulf

Alexander Kjerulf Alex is the world’s leading expert on happiness at work. He has long known that happiness at work is the most important factor that contributes to good careers, happy lives and business success.

He is a speaker, consultant and author, presenting and conducting workshops on happiness at work at businesses and conferences all over the world. His previous clients include companies like Hilton, DaimlerChrysler and IBM.

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 Enterprise Systems – a truly happy IT company.

Alex is the author of 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. David Maister called it “very, very good” and “extremely well written.” But the praise that Alex appreciates the most came from Anna Farmery, who said that “reading the book makes me happy and gives me faith that we can create great workplaces.”

Alex also writes about happiness at work on this blog, which is read by thousands of people every day.

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

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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 …
John Said,

August 12, 2006 @ 5:51 am

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

April 11, 2007 @ 1:31 pm

How is your speaking work going? I find your website and what you are doing insipirational!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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….!
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!
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.
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April 4, 2008 @ 9:59 am

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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
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April 20, 2008 @ 8:05 pm

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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.
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.
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August 14, 2008 @ 5:37 pm

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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
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KIM Said,

January 9, 2009 @ 2:43 am

Please send Mr.Kjerulf in for support with Rhee reform !
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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
Anders Kjærulff Said,

April 17, 2009 @ 6:10 am

Hi there
you just have the right thought.

Anders
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