Category Archives: Philosophy
Warning: Deep thoughts ahead.
Science: Happiness at work is good for employees AND the bottom line
There has never been a stronger focus on happiness at work in organizations all over the world than there is right now.
And this is no wonder: Happy workplaces are more profitable and innovative, attract the best employees and have lower absenteeism and employee turnover rates. Simply put, … Continue Reading ››
The meaning of life is happiness – just not your own
11 government policies that promote happiness at work to give a country a competitive advantage
Discussing public policy in Dubai
Given that happy companies have significant competitive advantages, governments have a strong interest in enacting public policies that promote happiness at work in their country. But what exactly could a government do to achieve this? At the World Government Summit in Dubai earlier this … Continue Reading ››Shouldn’t your country have a happiness minister?
The UAE's minister for happiness opens the conference.
I am back from Dubai where I spent 3 days at the World Government Summit along with 4,000 other delegates. One theme running through the entire event was how government policies can further the happiness of citizens. I was invited … Continue Reading ››Selling by giving
I was asked by Paul Thornton to contribute to a booklet he's writing called How to Succeed in Today's Business World. Paul wanted to know the best piece of business advice I've ever received.
This is what I submitted:
One day, quite by accident, I found an article on the internet … Continue Reading ››
Quote
You can know the name of a bird in all the languages of the world, but when you're finished, you'll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird... So let's look at the bird and see what it's doing -- that's what counts. I learned very early the difference between knowing the … Continue Reading ››
Dangerous ideas
What is your dangerous idea?
The brilliant minds of The Edge community have been pondering that question and have come up with no less than 117 essays.
Here are a few of my favourites:
Carolyn Porco: The greatest story ever told.
At the heart of every scientific inquiry is a deep spiritual quest - to grasp, to know, … Continue Reading ››
Quote
So, I'm saying, "This I believe: I believe there is no God." Having taken that step, it informs every moment of my life. I'm not greedy. I have love, blue skies, rainbows and Hallmark cards, and that has to be enough. It has to be enough, but it's everything in the world and everything in the … Continue Reading ››
Quote
Love, forgiveness, people often view as part of religion. But this is a mistake. These are true humanity, had at birth by all, while religion comes much later and is part of culture. They are different. Religious faith, utilized properly, strengthens these human values. Those who claim to be religious, but are without these values, … Continue Reading ››