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It’s that time of year again. Many of us are wishing each other a”Happy Holiday Season.” But why does it need to stop there? What if you could lead a happy company all year long? While it can be challenging, we had an enlightening conversation with a CEO who actually lives into this vision – even in uncharted territory. Find out how more. Listen to our fan-favorite conversation with Edwin Edebiri, MBA, of the globally recognized Happy Neighborhood Project. He shares his story of promoting happiness by transforming from a CEO to a CHO: Chief Happiness Officer, and how he’s changing the narrative on what it means to lead a happy company.
Edwin is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and coach who has dedicated much of his career to promoting happiness worldwide. He is the founder and CHO 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 CHO has significantly impacted communities worldwide. By prioritizing happiness and well-being, he has helped people lead more fulfilling lives and inspired others to do the same. He 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 not-for-profit organizations.
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 and leading a happy company
- How Edwin developed the concept of how CEOs can also become “Chief Happiness Officers”
- The power of committing to promoting happiness, especially in uncertain 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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