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What does it mean to lead a happy company in the face of uncertainty? And for that matter, whose happiness should we be most concerned with? It’s time to change the narrative on the value of leading a happy company. In this episode. we revisit our fan-favorite conversation with Edwin Edebiri, MBA, about the value of CEOs taking on the role of “Chief Happiness Officer” (CHO).
Edwin is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and coach who has dedicated much of his career to promoting happiness worldwide. He is the founder of the Happy Neighborhood Project and the I am Happy Project, which has over 70,000 members, across 64 cities in 19 countries.
Edwin’s work as the “Chief Happiness Officer” has made a significant impact on communities worldwide. By prioritizing happiness and well-being, he has helped people lead more fulfilling lives and inspired others to do the same. Edwin has been featured in a PBS documentary about happiness, and in 2014, his work on promoting happiness was recognized by the United Nations. He also serves on the board of various profit and non for profit organizations. (Read more about Edwin by clicking the links in “Resources,” below)
We discuss Edwin’s expansive view of where “happiness” comes from, how he became a “Chief Happiness Officer,” and why he believes that promoting happiness in a business should expand beyond the traditional focus on employees to embrace a wide range of stakeholders, including top-level executives.
When you think about a happy company, don’t just narrow it to making your employees happy. Including all stakeholders is how you build a foundation for a truly happy company. — Edwin Edebiri
This week on Growth Igniters® Radio:
- Edwin’s views on the nature of happiness
- How Edwin developed the concept of how CEOs can also become “Chief Happiness Officers”
- The power of committing to happiness, especially in tough times
- Three immediately useful ideas for fostering happiness in yourself and your company
Resources for This Episode
- Read more about The Happy Neighborhood Project
- Connect with Edwin Edebiri on LinkedIn
- Watch Edwin’s TEDx talk, “Happiness As A Default PositionHappiness as a Default Position“
- Listen to our conversation with Natsuyo Lipschutz, who introduced us to Edwin: “The Secret of Leading to Connect across Cultures“
- Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about Pam’s insights on game-changing leadership in her new keynote “How Growth Igniters® Lead for Tomorrow, Starting Today”
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