Tal Ben-Shahar || The Science of Happiness

Today it’s great to have Tal Ben Shahar on the podcast. Tal is a Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history. Today, he consults and lectures around the world to executives in multinational corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Tal is the founder of Happiness Studies Academy, an online program that provides the knowledge and the tools to generate happiness for individuals and school communities.

Topics

Tal’s former career as a squash player
How Tal ended up teaching happiness at Harvard
Tal’s definition of happiness
How deep learning affects our relationships
How happiness impacts creativity
Tal discusses various types of well-being
How different cultures define happiness
Is it possible to “achieve” happiness?
How Tal’s approach to happiness can lift up disadvantaged populations
Why depression levels are skyrocketing
The impact of social media on happiness
Empathy vs. compassion

About the guest

Tal Ben-Shahar

Podcast Guest

Tal Ben-Shahar is an Israeli-American teacher and writer in the fields of positive psychology and leadership. He taught two of the largest courses in Harvard University's history and is the author of international bestsellers including Happier and Being Happy, and co-founded the Happiness Studies Academy.

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Tal Ben-Shahar || The Science of Happiness

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